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Student's Writings
October 2, 2024

"The students were reminded by none other than Kermit the Frog that 'It's not easy being green.' They were then asked to consider what about their lives is 'not easy.' The students' essays on this topic were excellent. Here is an example." Don Riesett, Writing Mentor & Teacher Starting a new community isn't easy. Being a freshman, I'm going through many challenges. I have to be precise with my work which is very time consuming. I can't go to a lot of events with my friends and I feel alone most of the time. Trying to talk to people outside of this community is very difficult. I always see my friends having a wonderful time at their high school, no stress from homework, going to football games, going to the mall etc. Every time I hear my friends talking about their high school experience compared to mine I always think to myself, “dang it's not easy to be me” Here,I am worried about if I’m going to be on the homework list while my friends around me are worried about clubs, school dances, sports etc. While the teachers have been saying I've been doing good with homework, I've had a major setback today and it made me think, I feel so out of place because my friends aren't stressed like me and the people around me at this school are doing a lot better than I am. So I say all of this to say it's not easy. Before...

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Student's Writings
October 2, 2024

"The students were reminded by none other than Kermit the Frog that 'It's not easy being green.' They were then asked to consider what about their lives is 'not easy.' The students' essays on this topic were excellent. Here is an example." Don Riesett, Writing Mentor & Teacher It’s not easy being me. Now I could list probably 10 reasons why it’s not easy to be me. For now I’ll just give you one of the major reasons. I am the first in my family who is planning to go to college and get a degree. My mother went to Mervo and did part-time cosmetology so she could become a cosmetologist by the time she graduated high school. She then worked in salons until she had to quit to take care of me. I would get sick a lot when I was little because of my asthma, and in pre-k I missed 30 days of school because of my asthma. She started working from home and took some of her customers to her hair station in our basement. My father was really smart in school, mainly when it came to math and science. He went to Poly. He wasn’t a fan of school and dropped out in the 10th grade to start working with his older brother. He is now a contractor and does home improvement. He is really good at his job, but wishes he had finished school so he could be making more money than he does now. One of my older cousins, who...

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Student's Writings
October 2, 2024

"The students were reminded by none other than Kermit the Frog that 'It's not easy being green.' They were then asked to consider what about their lives is 'not easy.' The students' essays on this topic were excellent. here is an example." Don Riesett, Writing Mentor & Teacher It’s so hard to be this sexy, attractive, cute human being. Everyone wants a piece of me. Especially older men. They were so infatuated with me that my mother told me to stop wearing shorts, short tight dresses, and crop tops. She even tried to bring down my self-esteem by telling me I’m ugly because I’m incredibly huge. But I started to realize she’s only saying that because I’m the middle child and her oldest girl. And to her, that means that as soon as I hit puberty I became a woman and had to start acting like one. Being the oldest girl from the new generation of immigrants is the most difficult thing. It comes with so much responsibility you are not warned about. If there is a child younger than me in the house, it means I have to be able to take care of them as much as I can, as if I were their mother. It means I have to learn how to cook and clean for my future family but also for the family I am currently a part of. But it also means I have to stay far away from males because, if I hold the hand of a male, I will...

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Student's Writings
February 16, 2024

Asked to weigh-in on this topic, many imaginative pieces were written. DANNY did so by taking us forward to the year 5026 A.D. to a place we humans had apparently already been. Fascinating. Graffiti: Art, Ego or Vandalism                    “Yes, I copy Houston.” radio click This is over three thousand years into the future, in the year 5026 A.D. Humans have invented technology which enables extrasolar travel. This is the first manned mission to another planet outside of the solar system ever. The mission’s name is Project Bifrost.                   “Randall, we might've done it. We have now arrived on Kepler-452b, approximately 800 light years away from earth. We did it, boys. It’s done!”- James Clapping from the Nasa physicists as they successfully succeed in the Bifrost Mission. The astronauts roam the planet and remove their helmets because of its atmospheric similarity to Earth. As the astronauts are collecting rock samples, they begin to explore caves to test samples of the underground water and the mineral content to examine the geological history of the planet… when they discover something gut wrenching. “Oh my god, Randall, is that graffiti?”-James says in horror. “Jesus Christ.”-Randall replies The astronauts scramble back to the communication system to relay the message that they’ve encountered something unseen before. But as they leave the cave, they encounter something far worse. “There are fossil bones embedded in that sediment, James.”-Randall says They dig, chip, and scratch to make sure to carefully extract the remains of whatever animal this is, not too far off from animal bones they’ve seen from life on Earth. “Houston, we have a problem....

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Student's Writings
February 9, 2024

The students, walking through a park, suddenly encounter a door promising a heavenly visit. Some enter to meet loved ones who have passed, or historical figures of fame and even  infamy. But KENDALL, who always manages to see topics from a unique perspective, creates a self-possessed YouTuber who discovers TCS and its treasure-trove of creativity. DOORWAY TO HEAVEN  What’s up YouTubers? It's your boy, Dumpster Fire James. On today’s video we are going to be finding the perfect door for my $500 million dollar mansion. Shoutout to kittymeowmeow100 for the $666 dollar donation. I'll read your comment: “Go to Druid Hill Park and you’ll find the best door in the world.” Isn’t that like in the hood? I don’t want to get robbed or anything. You know what? For my loyal subjects, I'll do it. But it’s a long drive, so send me some gas money, peasants. The Drive There… Hey guys, my tire went flat but I won’t let that bring me down. The repair man is on the way. Ok guys, the tire is fixed, but now my therapist is calling me and telling me she's having visions of me dying. But you know…yolo. I’m 10 minutes away guys. Walking Through the Park… Guys, it’s your boy, and your boy is kind of freaked out. I keep seeing these people hunched over with needles. I didn’t know so many people had diabetes. That’s why I always say, “taking care of me is like taking care of yourself.” And for you kittymeowmeow100, I don’t see any doors.  I really hate liars so you will...

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Student's Writings
February 2, 2024

THE DAWN ON MAN…The students were shown the nine-minute clip that opens the extraordinary film, “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Asked to share their reactions, many found it perplexing and overwhelming, as did QUINN. But she worked her way through it to deliver a thoughtful piece and a provocative ending. THE DAWN OF MAN  The beginning of “2001: A Space Odyssey.” I honestly have never been more lost and unsettled before. It was so loud. All I could hear were the apes and the loud music. The tall black pillar is so strange, and I have no idea what to make of it. One of the apes started destroying the bones and then he came and beat the other ape with it. Somehow that’s supposed to be the Dawn of Mankind? I mean, I kind of understand, but I don’t at the same time. All I can think about is what’s going through the other apes' heads. They probably think Billy (that’s what I’ve named the ape with the bone) is unhinged. I mean seriously, what was wrong with him? In a way, I guess the black pillar is sort of like the “White Box” we wrote about. The tall black pillar drew the apes in, just like the white box in my other story drew me in. For some reason, after the appearance of the pillar, one of the apes starts thinking. He takes the bone and realizes he can use it to his advantage. After all of this time with these dried-up bones laying around, he realizes he can use...

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Student's Writings
November 17, 2023

The students were tasked to consider HALLWAYS. Fatima takes us through some that might even give the horror/fantasy writer Stephen King the chills. My head hurts. I wake up confused. I don't know what happened to me. My vision is blurry, and I'm blinded by these strong white lights. I sit up and notice I'm in a hospital bed. There are so many machines connected to me. I'm confused. I can't remember anything. I sit alone for a few minutes to see if anyone notices I'm up. But no one comes to check on me. It’s lonely in here. I try to speak but the words won't come out. I get scared thinking I lost my voice. I try again and this time I am able to speak. I said, “Hello, is anyone here to help me?” I noticed I could see my breath. I was confused because I'm not cold, so how could I see my breath if it isn’t cold in here? There is a mirror placed right in front of me. I look at myself. I'm pale and I look like I just came from the dead. I get up and open my room door. The hallway is pitch black. I was scared to go out; it looked like the bottom of a long well. I just stuck out my head to see if I could see something. When I stick out my head, a light turns on. I realize the hallways have motion-censored lights. Every time I move under a new light it...

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Student's Writings
November 17, 2023

The students were tasked to consider HALLWAYS. Ruth takes us through some that might even give the horror/fantasy writer Stephen King the chills. I open my eyes. It’s not my room. Why am I not in my room? The room I’m in is the complete opposite of my room. The wallpaper is cream color. There’s nothing but a toilet and a bed. Not a mirror or a shower, how rude. Most importantly, my TV is not here! I decide to get out of this uncomfortable bed and walk towards the door to open it. I assumed it would be locked, but it easily opened. I hesitated a bit before looking out of the door, but I ended up doing so a few moments later. It was a long hallway. No other doors, but mine. Both ends of the hallway were dark and really long. It seemed like there was no end to it. But I mean it’s a hallway, so it must have an end to it. I make my way out of the room and start walking. As I take a few steps, I look back at the door I came from, but it’s gone. There is no door or room, just a wall. That’s really weird, but what other option do I have? I just have to continue walking. After what seemed like I had been walking for an eternity, I heard something behind me. I instantly turn around and I see a ball? The ball was bouncing up and down in my direction and I looked...

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Student's Writings
November 17, 2023

It is said that we all have a DOPPELGANGER—an exact double. Rhys, with the help of his friend, Danny, meets his, only to learn that cloning does have its downsides. *ring ring* (RHYS) “Hello?”(DANNY) “Rhys, I need help with a science experiment.” (RHYS) “Yeah what are you testing?” (DANNY) “I figured out how to clone people.” (RHYS) “Bro why haven’t you called Nobel?” (DANNY) “This has to be a secret. I’m gonna sell it to the military.” (RHYS) “What do you need help with? You sound like you got it figured out.” (DANNY) “The tests that came out aren’t perfect. They showed severe signs of devious behavior.” (RHYS) “What have you done with specimen?” (DANNY) “I killed them and harvested their organs.” (RHYS) “I’ll help you if you give me some of that organ money.” (DANNY) “Deal.” I walked over to Danny’s house. He showed me to the cloning chambers. (DANNY) “So, I should’ve told you, I need to test it on another person before I sell it.” (RHYS) “You want to clone me? I didn’t sign up for this. Is this experiment even ethical?” (DANNY) “Of course, I wouldn’t test you if it wasn’t” I stepped into the cloning chambers and Danny closed the door. He did a countdown to three and everything went black. I woke back up dazed and confused. (DANNY) “Rhys, you good?” (RHYS) “I’m fine. Did the test work?” (DANNY) “Yeah, meet your new friend X-24.” (RHYS) “Oh my god, he’s literally me. Does he speak?” (DANNY) “No. I haven’t taught them that yet. I ran other tests on him and he appears to be normal.” (RHYS) “What are we gonna do with...

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Student's Writings
October 13, 2023

The assignment: COURAGE. Madison reminds us that courage is not just about heroic events but also everyday life challenges. Courage is needed to conquer challenges big and small. When I first came to TCS, I was nervous and fearful of the unknown. I was scared to be in a new environment and exposed to things I wasn’t used to. I needed help to overcome my anxiety and fear of the unknown, and especially to present in Creative Writing class. I don’t know why but just the thought of going up in front of the class made my heart beat 10 times faster. I needed courage and a lot of help from Mr. Tom and Mr. Don. I remember crying the first time I had to present. I didn’t cry when I presented, but a few minutes before my eyes got a little wet. When I got up there my whole body felt hot. My hands were sweaty and my voice was shaky. That first time was a rough one. After that though, it became easier and easier for me to go up and present. Also, when I first did TCS News and had to sit in front of that ipad recording me, I was super nervous. I was scared of messing up or it not turning out good. It was fine though. I tend to make a big deal out of small things. I still get anxiety speaking sometimes, but other times I am very courageous and can’t shut up. It depends on my environment, my mood, and energy that...

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