As the school year progresses, juniors and some seniors at East English are preparing to take the SAT examination. Juniors are getting an early start studying for the test; many of them have a special SAT prep class taught by Michael Gaston.
This fall, juniors Kamio Green and Emily Lara brought a new creative outlet to Detroit Cristo Rey with the founding of a drama club. With more than 15 participants, it’s already a huge hit among students.
During the summer, Communication & Media Arts High School had changes in the staff for the current academic year.
Teenagers want to make their high school years their most memorable period of joy. However, preparing for an unforgettable year could result in money coming from the students pockets.
Communication & Media Arts High School Principal Donya Odom has served as the school’s principal for 11 years and contributed much to CMA’s environment.
Dual enrollment allows students to obtain college credits at no cost. This allows students to get a better understanding and helps them get college experience while still enjoying a high school environment.
Dual enrollment, a course offered at Benjamin Carson High School through Wayne County Community College, has always played a crucial role in the school’s development and allowed students to further their academics.
Benjamin Carson High School held its seventh annual White Coat Ceremony for sophomores. The event was inspired by similar ceremonies held by medical schools for college sophomores.
Benjamin Carson High School has received a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) grant from the National Academy Foundation.
Benjamin Carson High School became the first Detroit public school to adopt a certified nurse’s assistant program in addition to its various existing medical-focused programs.
Mumford High School was one of five Detroit schools that won a music grant from Vans.
Renaissance High School’s Spanish Department hosted a field trip to learn about Mexican culture on Oct. 9.
"Determining and managing your personal financial needs for the future is the core of Personal Finance,” said business management teacher, Juanita Moton.
Sirian Woods appears calm, quiet and reserved when you meet him, but it doesn’t take long to learn he is a vibrant and passionate historian who has a lot to say.
Larry Gray is the new principal at East English Village.
To better understand how other people write, Cecilia Jimenez did two interviews with teachers, who also write.
According to Forbes, “Student loan debt in 2019 is the highest ever.” The amount of money owed by recent graduates is in the trillions in the U.S. alone. Students all deserve the same opportunities as everyone else, and it doesn’t always have to be followed with years of debt to pay off.
CMA physics teacher Marlis Martin created a lab to show how physics work in real world situations and motivate students to consider careers.
On the morning of Oct. 23, students attending Communication & Media Arts High School were the first students in the city to learn about a life-changing opportunity for Detroit youth. The president of Wayne State University, M. Roy Wilson, announced that the college would guarantee free tuition for any graduating senior from Detroit.
At midnight Sept. 16, more than 46,000 UAW members walked off the job in a national strike against General Motors. The effects of the 40-day walkout rippled through the industry and community, including Detroit Cristo Rey High School.
