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From purple to green: CMA starts recycling

By Tarious Porter | December 21, 2016

From purple to green: CMA starts recycling By Tarious Porter  Newly staffed teacher Ms.Elwood has been the leader of CMA’S recycling initiative. “We had a slow start to begin with,” said Elwood said, adding that by early January everyone is getting in the swing of things.  “Over the past few months the amount of paper we been recycling has significantly gone up,” said Ms. Clawson.  With 3 billion to 6 billion trees cut down per year every bit counts when it comes to recycling.

CMA vice principal Cox and students gather canned goods for the less fortunate.
CMA

CMA unites for annual Canned Food Drive

By Kenyetta Henderson | December 21, 2016

Feed the Homeless  By Kenyetta Henderson The spirit of Christmas and giving inspired the 6th annual Canned Food Drive together with Gleaners Community Food Bank where many Communication & Media Arts High School students donated thousands of can goods to the homeless.  The donations included: canned fruits, ravioli, vegetables and even Vienna sausages.

CMA

CMA hosts annual senior pinning

By Amanda Duren | December 21, 2016

Senior Pinning Breakfast Ceremony  By Amanda Duren  The Communication & Media Arts High School senior class hosted its annual Senior Pinning Breakfast ceremony at the Atheneum Suite Hotel in Downtown Detroit. The ceremony provided parents, guardians, faculty and staff an opportunity to acknowledge the seniors of 2017 as candidates for graduation; along with their many accomplishments.  The class pledged to focus on opportunity, vigilance and success. At the ceremony, parents and guardians pinned their student senior, and then they were given a red rose by Principal Donya Odom. “It was a really good pledge and showed lot of character to our parents and guardians,” said CMA senior Darnell Thaxer.  Guest speaker Dr. Donald Bryant Jr.

Students at Benjamin Carson enjoy the new uniform.
BENJAMIN CARSON

New Polos, New Attitude

By Shontell Butts and Camryn Walker | October 26, 2016

Benjamin Carson High School students’ uniforms used to consist of white button downs and a large variety of nursing scrubs, but the 2016-2017 school year changed all that because the staff of Ben Carson came up with a new addition: blue polos.

RENAISSANCE

She's our prince!

By Jasmine Jordan | October 26, 2016

Renaissance High School junior Jamaria Johnson ran for homecoming prince -- and won. Traditionally, males run for duke, lord, prince, or king, while females run for dutchess, lady, princess or queen.

Principal Lisa Phillips and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson take a selfie with Cass Tech seniors following his inspiring speech during Cass Tech's National Registration Day Rally on Sept. 7.
CASS TECH

Jesse Jackson inspires Cass Tech seniors to vote

By Kaelyn Collins and Jasmine James | October 26, 2016

As part of the National Registration Day on September 7, civil activist Reverend Jesse Jackson along with Mayor Mike Duggan and other political leaders, gathered at Cass Technical High School for a rally stressing the importance of voting to CT seniors. Reverend Jesse Jackson expressed the importance of young people voting and encouraging others to vote.

Spirit Week this year sent a subtle wave of hype for the school's pep rally and homecoming dance. The week also caused students to realize they should never be afraid to step out of their comfort zones once in awhile and try something new.
UNIVERSITY PREP

Students show spirit at UPrep

By Kristofer Dye | October 26, 2016

Most would consider spirit week to be an opportunity to have fun and show school spirit. Two students out of the crowd have demonstrated that they both have the right idea when it comes to spirit week.

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