By Isis Givans and Sharneisha Morris Staff Writers Big and bold things are happening in JROTC; one of those events are its innovative STEM Genius program. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
By Janielle Christmas and Qu’Juan Twilley Staff Writers 1. Always have your transcripts and Act scores ready whenever you go to any college fair and on sites opportunities. 2.
By Chante’ Campbell, Jahaira Maxwell-Myers and Alon Otis Cass Tech Staff Writers Cass Technical High School senior Angel DelaTorre recalls studying for his Baccalaureate (BC) Advanced Placement calculus exam on his way to a swim meet. "It’s really hard stuff,” DelaTorre said.
By Khaliah Blount Staff Writer This school year at Benjamin Carson High School, which for the first time now includes a senior class grade, nine new teachers have joined the staff to teach the growing ranks of students. The school population is currently around 460 and the building maximum is 500 students. The addition of the new teachers allows for expansion to include traditional 12th-grade classes, as well as three new AP classes and art. The new teachers are inspired by the quality of the students and their goals. “I feel that the students are really focused and I like the fact that every student really wants to go to college,” said Cody Lown, social studies teacher. Kwesi Matthews, a science teacher, said, “the students take their education seriously and they are prepared and motivated to achieve their goals in life.” “My sophomores are maturing and it seems they’re taking a step in the right direction, English teacher Ron Thomas said. The teachers are also impressed by the students’ efforts. “It’s really inspiring to see students ready to work.
