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Students said they want to try to make the language “cool” again because they believe that ancient Rome and Greece were such an interesting time.
CRISTO REY

In pursuit of ancient knowledge, students are awarded for Latin chops

By Juanita Zuniga | May 25, 2016

Dressed in white togas and laurel crowns, students in Detroit Cristo Rey’s Latin III class performed a Kardashian-mocking skit called “Keeping up with Julian's” that won them second place at the University of Michigan’s second annual Copley Latin Day. But, the trip wasn’t just about who could release their inner Meryl Streep or Johnny Depp the best, the primary purpose of Latin Day is to get students from the Ann Arbor and Detroit areas involved in Latin and Roman civilization. Students “get to experience the language in a different way,” said Nick Bolig, a Detroit Cristo Rey Latin teacher.

DIT students and staff release balloons at the end of a Mar. 9th gathering to honor school social worker Deborah Cahee who died on Mar. 2.
CODY

Cody mourns the loss of beloved school social worker

By Shanika Kelly | May 25, 2016

Students and staff at Cody DIT were heartbroken when they got to school on Mar. 3 and learned of the death of social worker Debra Cahee. English teacher Edith Wine who was very close to called Cahee’s passing a tremendous loss. “It is not just about the role she played as the social worker; it's about the love that she gave, not only to her students, but also to the staff,” Wine said.

Slam poet Abdoulaye Doumbouya performs at the College Decision Day in the Cody gym on May 14. The DIT senior will go to the US Army on July 18.
CODY

Free community college offer a game-changer for some

By Nyla Shields | May 25, 2016

The entire Cody campus gathered in the gym on May 13 for Decision Day, a ceremony honoring seniors as they announced their plans for college. Those plans changed from some seniors after March 22 when Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the Detroit Promise, a program that gives Detroit graduates the opportunity to go to a local community college tuition-free.

After the final stop on their college tour enjoyed some time in Virginia Beach.
RENAISSANCE

Varsity chorus tours HBCUs

By Desmond Johnson | May 25, 2016

After 13 hours and a long bus ride, members from the Renaissance Varsity Chorus arrived at Morgan State University for the first stop of their annual college tour. “This is the first year in four years that we were able to go on tour and I’m really excited by the way it turned out,” said choral music instructor, Patrice DeBose.

CASS TECH

CT students visit Japan

By Victoria Singleton and Cyrin Watson | May 25, 2016

After a 17-hour plan ride, nine Cass Tech students arrived in Japan with former Japanese teacher Renee Packzowski and foreign language department administrator Lori Singleton. The trip was about $5,000 including plane tickets, hotel stays, food, entertainment and transportation.

Foreign Language Immersion student Anaya Smith completes her Japanese homework at the kitchen table.
RENAISSANCE

Opinion: DPS Leaves Behind a Legacy of Uncertainty in 2016

By Arianna Smith | May 25, 2016

It would have been nearly impossible for any student in DPS to ignore the turmoil taking place in Detroit schools over the past few months; budget problems, sick out protests, and bills that seem more ‘reluctant appeasement plan’ than long term solutions. As a senior, the first reaction to these issues is an eye roll and and a shrug.

DOUGLASS

Students pay a price when teachers aren't in school

By Corey Wells and Jarnard Smith | May 25, 2016

Teachers weren’t the only people affected by a two-day sick out earlier this month to protest Detroit Public Schools’ threat to stop paying teacher salaries over the summer. Students paid a price, too. “I understand the struggle that teachers are going through,” says Douglass senior James Smith.

Douglass senior Chase Davis is surprised and tearful as Douglass senior class vice president Kamar Graves calls all the seniors to the front to pin Davis.
DOUGLASS

Senior support

By Khalil Wilson and Michael Betty | May 25, 2016

When Douglass seniors gathered in March for the annual pinning ceremony, Chase Davis had a dilemma. Traditionally, parents of Douglass students will stand and pin their child during the ceremony.

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