By Christopher Turner Staff Writer As with other schools, Loyola High School has many outstanding students.
By Daisha Posey and Tito Madison Staff Writers Pershing High School Seniors took part in the annual pinning ceremony April 16 with their parents and teachers in attendance. Senior pinning is an event where seniors are acknowledged and awarded a pin for being on track to graduate in June. “Senior pinning is important because it is a tradition that is widely practiced as a recognition of these students who have overcome so much to reach the journeys end of an arduous four years,” said Pershing counselor Shanna Shepard. In the auditorium, parents were visibly proud and supportive of their student receiving their pins. “Senior pinning to me means getting honored by parents and staff and being recognized because my accomplishments,” said senior class president Kaitlin McQueen, who plans on attending Oakland University.
By Ariana Taylor and Angelica Euseary Renaissance Staff Writers No one really knew what was going on.
As captain of the robotics team, I’m appreciative of the experience and knowledge gained throughout my years. Since being a member in ninth grade and now as a senior, I’ve learned valuable skills that has helped me to transition successfully throughout my high school years. Being a member of the robotics team has made a difference in my life by keeping me actively involved in a various competitions and working together as a team.
By Kristian Craig Staff Writer Douglass seniors Kaleb Oates, Bruce Johnson Jr., and Micheal Zellars won the state level competition of the 2015 Kenneth E.
By Kristian Craig Staff Writer Douglass Principal Berry Greer gave all his seniors a bow tie at their Senior Pinning on March 27.
By Tayler Berry Staff Writer Every year the Michigan Center for Civic Education hosts high school mock trial tournaments in Oakland County, Washtenaw County and Lenawee County.
By Brandy Blackwell and Desmond Johnson Staff Writers Ask most Renaissance sophomore or junior who their favorite teacher is, and there is only one teacher who comes to mind: Juanzetta Tolliver. Tolliver is known throughout Renaissance for her sense of humor and spunky personality. “I love Mrs. Tolliver.
By Jakira Murray Staff Writer The Cody DIT mock trial team beat Central High School on April 21 at Wayne State University Law School in their first-ever mock trial competition. After all the first round trials, DIT’s final score from the judges was in the top two, so they will return to WSU Law School on May 14 to compete against Hamtramck High School for the final trophy. Neighborhood Legal Service Michigan (NLSM) sponsors the mock trial competition.
By Kayla Cockrel Staff Writer As seniors approach the exit of adolescence, many families plan elaborate celebrations and parties to send their young adult onto the next phase of life.
By Jakobi Lundy-Bass Staff Writer The Detroit Institute of Art is a place where art and expression meet.
By Ricardo Murray Staff Writer In every school there is always someone in the main office that holds the school together.
By Alyssia Curry Staff Writer For seniors from all over Metro Detroit, the time is approaching and everyone is fired up about graduation.
By Nathan Lymon Staff Writer Douglass junior Rashad Littleton won first place in the SkillsUSA competition held in Grand Rapids on April 19. Littleton said he wasn’t expecting to win the competition.
By Angolique Woods Staff Writer King High school’s robotics team, the Crushing Crusaders, recently competed in the First Robotics Competition at Troy High School. In the last three weeks they had to run tests to make sure their theory was accurate.
By Destinee Fort and Anika Chowdhury Staff Writers Students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women noticed a recent trend: students in various grades left our educational facility only to return days or months later.
By Keyerra Mitchell Staff Writer Senior year, according to some students, is thought of as being the easiest in high school, but that isn’t always the case.
By Sharneisha Morris and Erin Jackson Staff Writers You can too! That was the resounding message from First Lady Michelle Obama when she spoke to Detroit high school students on Detroit College Signing Day. Students from all over Detroit were invited to participate in the first citywide Detroit Signing Day, which was held May 1 at Wayne State University’s athletic center.
By Khaliah Blount Staff Writer On June 9, Benjamin Carson High School seniors will walk across the stage at the Opera House to receive their diplomas.
By Edward Shivers and Jackeitha Roberson Staff Writers There was a surprise announcement about the valedictorians during April’s Senior Pinning ceremony: At graduation, there will be four seniors sharing the top-of-the-class spotlight. They are Camera Edgar, Shaila Moore, Nayeem Latif and Vicenta Vargas. These students were asked to provide some farewell advice for the underclassmen.
