Jovan Smith, Class of 2012
A year away from getting his degree, Jovan is thinking of giving back. As soon as he graduates, he is going to be helping shape young minds. He has five teaching job offers and he’s only a junior at Virginia State University.
The Best, The Most, The Biggest
On March 20th, 2015 Friendship Collegiate Academy hosted its Annual Senior Superlative Show. A senior superlative show is held to a showcase the most popular seniors in school.
I Scream For Ice Cream
Who doesn’t enjoy eating ice cream, especially on hot summer day, or just for a delicious treat? When students were told that they were going to be doing just that, hearts began pounding with excitement, then doubt. How is this possible at school? Not typical right? Well, many of the 8th graders at Woodridge know that science in Ms. Beckwith’s class isn’t your typical classroom either.
The Circus is Here ! The Circus is Here!
My mom, dad, little brother and I all went to the circus when it came to Chinatown at the Verizon center last month.
We All Look Like Somebody
A candlelight vigil is an emotional gathering of friends and family celebrating the life and mourning the death of a loved one. Unfortunately my brother’s candlelight vigil was interrupted……
FNN Goes to Selma For the 50th Anniversary
On March 7, 2015, FNN reporters from Tech Prep and Woodridge went to Selma, Alabama to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge—an event that changed American history.
Day 1: Patti Labelle Civil Rights Celebration
In order to fully experience the aftermath of the civil rights movement, five students from FNN were chosen to travel to Selma, Alabama for the 50th anniversary of the march from Selma to Montgomery. I am happy to say that I was one of those five. On the day of the trip, we all met at the airport and introduced ourselves.
Day 2: Meeting Ms. Kadesha, Mr. Webb and the March
Today's adventure was tiring and exciting. Everybody woke up and met in the lobby at 6:30 this morning. We hit the road for an hour and 30 minute drive to Selma from Montgomery. We arrived at Ms. Kadesha’s on Leola N. Robertson Street to have breakfast with Mr. Jimmie Webb and some of his activist friends.
Day 3: Experiencing the History of Selma
Click on this video by Brionna Wiggins to learn about a little-known fact about Bloody Sunday.
National Robotics Week at the Air and Space Museum
On Friday April 4, the Air and Space Museum started its National Robotics Week event. National Robotics Week is April 4-12. You need to check this event out. It has happened the last few years at the Air and Space Museum and is worth the trip.
Darin Davis, Class of 2010
Another FNN Hall of Fame photographer, Darin Davis (FCA class of 2010), had a phone interview with me. It’s been about 5 years since I’ve heard from him. There is so much catching up to do.
The Dawn of A New Metro Train
On April 14, 2015 they let the public ride the first 7000 series train as it pulled off from Franconia Springfield Metro Station around 7:17 am. The train was near full capacity after leaving Van Dorn Street Metro Station (the next stop).
Marion S. Barry Jr: “Mayor for Life”
Marion Barry has influenced my life because he has made mistakes that I don't want to make. He took his education seriously, and he has done a lot for our city. He was loved by his family and his voters. He was well respected by fellow politicians. Here is the reason why….