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By Khaliah Blount, Deontay Cobb and Myeasha Perry The Diagnostic
By Alana Burke Crusaders’ Chronicle
By Jose Vasquez and Fatima Barba The Western Express Rico Razo, District 6 manager for city of Detroit’s department of neighborhoods, wants to build the city’s next generation of leaders and thinkers. Razo recently spoke to students at Western International High School in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood through the Youth of Promise Leadership Program sponsored by community organization SER Metro-Detroit. He told students that mentorship helps the community and building future leaders. “If you can’t show someone the way, then forgive them for being lost,” Razo said. After sevens years with the program, Razo has mentored more than 1,500 students. He said mentoring pushes people and helps them avoid low expectations. Razo grew up in the Livernois/Warren area of Detroit and attended Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University. When asked about why he mentors, Razo said: “It’s always good to come back to your roots and culture. It’s also good to mentor the next generation of leaders.” For more information about the youth program, go to sermetro.org. #NODAYSOFF
By Danilea Lupercio and Marcus Toure The Western Express
By Odalis Pena-Guzman and Andres Gonzalez The Western Express Following last school year’s championship season, Western International High School boys basketball head coach Derrick McDowell is confident in a repeat. The team is full of players with experience and the hunger to repeat, but the players will have to work harder to be prepared mentally and physically for the season, McDowell said. The season begins in mid-November. “I’m really eager and positive about this team.” McDowell said. “It’s important to understand that teams will play their best against us every night, so we have to be ready. On March 28, Western’s Cowboys won the Class-A state title, defeating Saginaw Arthur Hill, 62-59. The team finished the season with a 26-0 record. Star players, and seniors from last year’s season, Kheir Maxwell and Josh McFolley earned scholarships to play for University of Detroit Mercy. Western’s staff and students were proud of the team’s huge success in bringing a trophy home and for their hard work. To celebrate their huge victory, there was ceremony held at the high school in Detroit’s Mexicantown on April 2. McDowell gave a speech at the ceremony, telling the crowd how proud he was of the team. He hopes he’ll be able to give another championship speech this season.
By Synthea Gamez and Horcia Vargas The Western Express
By Miles Johnson The Stentor
Test preps students for college entrance exam By Makayla Rand The Stentor The majority of high school sophomores and juniors all over the U.S. were encouraged to take the PSAT on Oct. 14. The PSAT is meant to allow students to be exposed to the type of material that will be present on the actual SAT, which most colleges look pay close attention to. “It’s a good opportunity for the students to be predisposed to the material,” said Renaissance parent Alonzo Pointdexter. “I had to take the SAT in high school as well and they need all the help that they can get. It’s good to get a little practice before the real deal.” The PSAT has received mixed responses from the students who took it. “The PSAT was extremely easy for the most part,” said junior Kaila Bell. “The math section was confusing because there were graphs and expressions that I have never seen before. Therefore, I didn’t know how to evaluate them. Overall, the PSAT went by smoothly.” While some students think that the PSAT was easy, many think otherwise. “I took the PSAT and ACT tests last year,” said senior LaTena Speeks. “In my opinion, the SAT test is much harder and requires a lot more effort. If I could, I’d make the ACT the required test once more. Since I can’t, the PSAT is good for students because now they know what to look forward to on the actual test and they can be prepared.” Aside from the test’s difficulty, many students understand the need for the PSAT and appreciate the test. “Even though the PSAT was pretty stressful and tiring, it was definitely beneficial,” said junior Raina Allen. I was excited the see the new redesigned PSAT and appreciated the opportunity to receive some practice. I believe I did pretty well and don’t want to change a thing.” Students can expect to receive their results in early December, about six weeks after the test date.
By Taylor Cotton The Stentor
By Bianca Carr The Stentor
By Nnenna Nnaji The Stentor The Lady Phoenix volleyball team topped Cass Tech to win the PSL championship. The Phoenix prepared for the game with a locker room “turn-up,” and they wouldn’t turn-up again until the game was over. They walked into the game determined and ready to play. “Coming in the game we were very serious,” senior captain Chrissy Collins said. “Throughout the game, we stayed mentally tough. We didn’t get down on ourselves when there was a mistake. We kept Cass on their toes. One major reason we won was because of God.” Renaissance has not won a volleyball championship since 2010. “It feels good to be champions, and to know we knocked Cass down and ended their five year record,” sophomore Soléi Thomas said. “It builds our confidence, but it’s just another game for us. We are going to move on and get ready for states and regionals.” Many Renaissance students and staff came out to support the team, and cheered for them whole game. “It was a very great game,” junior Talia Gray said. “We did a good job and everyone came out to support and cheered them on all the way. When we won we all ran on the court to cheer and celebrate with them. We are very proud of our girls.”
By Kenneth Burns and Elijah-juan Pearcy Eye of the Hurricane
By Christopher Turner Bulldog News
By Ricardo Murray and Christopher Turner Bulldog News
By Kyle McBeth Bulldog News
By Kyle McBeth Bulldog News
By Alyson Grigsby CT Visionary
By Krishana Castro, Joi Arnold and Alyson Grigsby CT Visionary Since August, Cass Technical High School is an International Baccalaureate program students interested in obtaining the global education offered. This makes Cass Tech the first high school in Detroit and one of 85 schools within Michigan. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a two-year program created to motivate students in the 11th and 12th grade in a rigorous global program. In grades nine and 10, students are put in preparatory courses to prepare for the program when they’re upperclassmen. A student must apply for the program in November of his or her freshman and sophomore year to be considered a full IB student in the program. There are three core requirements: The Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay and Creative, Action, Service. TOK is a course that encourages students to do a reflection on the knowledge of nature. Extended Essay is required to engage in depth study of questions from a subject as the student does his/her independent research. Creativity, Action, Services is where students do beyond the classroom tasks while learning to combine all three aspects. “Students should expect academic rigor and an engaging learning experience,” said Sherise Hedgepeth, IB coordinator for Cass Tech. “In total we have 75 full diploma students and 200 students taking ala carte class.” There are about six courses studied at Cass Tech. Full diploma students must take classes in six different subjects. IB learners strive for 10 attributes: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. “I think the IB offers a more global perspective for students to be engaged in, because we already had the rigor ... with our AP and advanced curriculums,” said Shar Willis, IB English teacher. “However, this global perspective, that is not just global as far as the world, but as far as the student, we deal with the student in a way that is more comprehensive because we teach the students how to be learners, and not someone who sits in class and gets this stuff.” After completing the two-year program students take an IB exam. Upon successful completion of the program, the students are then awarded an IB Diploma or certificate along with their high school diploma. While the IB diploma is inaccessible to those in their senior year, many senior students partake in the elective IB courses “ala carte” such as photography, orchestra, and color and design.
By Champayne Hicks and Lindrell Mitchell Voice of the Ville The ‘Twin Towers’ Cedrick Lattimore and Chauncey Golston are two members of the East English Village Bulldogs. Lattimore and Golston fully embrace their respective nickname that attributes to their tall stature and extensive body mass. Lattimore weighs 260 pounds and stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, while Golston stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. Lattimore and Golston are more than just teammates at The Ville, as students at the school, they also play the same position, defensive end. They both have been offered a dozen of scholarships from different colleges, but the teammates decided to commit to the same college, Iowa University in Iowa City, Iowa. “This opportunity is what we have worked for our entire lives. Basically, we have been playing for just the love of the game, but now it’s bigger than football! It’s a way to secure our future through education,” Lattimore states. Golston said “it’s an honor to commit to Iowa, a D1 school. I’m also excited to attend such a prestigious university expense free,” Golston states. Lattimore added, “It’s a blessing to be committed to Iowa knowing that I have taken a lot of pressure off my parents financially and educationally.” Both Golston and Lattimore have a four to five year scholarships, depending on their college major and anticipated graduation date. Golston and Lattimore transitioned to EEVPA from their respective middle schools and have perfected their game under the leadership of Coach Rodereck Oden. “They are two of the hardest working players on my team. They both are equally selfless and humble,” Oden said when reflecting on the Twin Towers.