Unstoppable and extraordinary are a couple of words that can be used to describe Samantha Turner. From being Treasurer of the National Honors Society to being accepted into the Michigan State University Osteopathic Medicine Scholars Program, Turner would definitely qualify as an extraordinary person.
The celebration of National Dance Week was April 22 through May 1, 2016. East English Village dance teacher Rosalind Leath, who is also the Michigan Delegate for National Dance Week hosted a Dance Awareness Zumba class for staff, parents, students and the community on April 28. “The purpose of Dance Awareness week is to expose and introduce as many people as possible to the enjoyment and benefits of dance through the promotion of dance in schools,” Leath said. Zumba is a Latin-inspired cardio dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.
Junior Aniya Roundtree talked about the Cody neighborhood earlier this month on a panel during The Detroit GradNation Community Summit of 2016 at Wayne State University. “Our neighborhoods are bad.
English 12, pre-calculus, NJROTC, and art are all typical senior classes, but can you imagine taking a nursing class that includes working with patients on top of those classes?
This year St. John Providence Health Center at King held its Annual STI Screening Event to keep teens informed about the negative possibilities involved in sexual contact. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites through some physical contact.
After rumors that graduation would be postponed and seniors would be required to serve extra days due to their low attendance rate, seniors at Renaissance came together to resolve this. Seniors typically plan a skip day to celebrate how far they’ve come, but this year some seniors decided to speak against it, going against the popular decision in favor of logic. “Why is there a skip day if no one comes to school in the first place,” asked senior Krishauna Fisher.
On April 5, Michigan Office Solutions and the Detroit Red Wings presented high school journalism students with a challenge: Write two 500 word essays in the hopes of winning grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 for their school’s journalism program.
The 67th annual Military Ball was held on May 6 at Burton Manor. The night was filled with spectacular awards, dining and dancing for both JROTC cadets and their escorts.
Inside Out, a program hosted in several schools throughout Detroit to meet the demand of exposing students to poetry, began in 1995.
“Hands Up, Don't Shoot” is a saying heard through the protest held across the nation in midst of the numerous killings of black Americans at the hand of police officers. Michigan State University Law School and Cass Technical High School students paired together to start the conversation most schools will often try to avoid.
Detroit Public Schools teachers and supporters rally outside Detroit Public Schools offices in the Fisher Building on Tuesday.
What it like to Slow Roll through Detroit? What's it like to Slow Roll? Cass Tech's Kameron Shakoor-Sanders shows us.
On Jan. 25, King’s championship varsity football team went to the Forgotten Harvest food pantry to lend a helping hand.
Social workers are provided at high schools to guide students to a successful life. Terri Colbert is one of the social workers at Martin Luther King Jr.
Renaissance High School is lending a helping hand to Flint. “It makes me proud to see my school give to those who aren't able to give back to us. Renaissance is more than what we seem,” said junior Tiaunna Bradley. Flint has been declared a federal emergency due to lead contamination in the water.
Loyola High School is not only a place of education and athleticism, it is also one of service. Each year, Loyola holds an event known as the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Loyola High School has a house system something like the ones in Harry Potter. The house system was started in 2012. According to Loyola High School: “This house system was created to instill a sense of competition amongst the students.
EEVPA Students travel to Harris-Stowe State University By Cierra Davis and Regina Dixon In November, about 12 students and teachers from East English Village Preparatory Academy visited Harris-Stowe State University, a historically black college located in St.
Technology can help students discover the world, especially in Yolanda Agnew’s third-hour class.
In September 2012, East English Village Preparatory Academy opened its doors to new students. I just happened to be one of the first freshmen to enter into this new academy in Detroit.
