Collegiate Korey Carter Collegiate Korey Carter

Japan, Best Summer of My Life

It’s hard to put into words how I feel about this summer, but I’ll try the best way I can. It was amazing.  I did something that I could have never done if it wasn’t for the TOMODACHI US-Japan Youth Exchange Program, a six week two-way exchange program between the United States and Japan.  I was chosen through an application process, then an interview.  

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Maurice Williams, Class of 2010

If you’re having trouble with your computer, why don’t you have Maurice take a look at it. Former FNN reporter and editor is saving one laptop at a time as a Desktop Support Tier 2 Technician.  

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Canaan Walker, Class of 2010

Former FNN columnist Canaan Walker, immersed himself into the family business. His grandmother Marci “Madam” Walker not only runs a beauty salon but also runs non-profit organization that assist domestic violence victims....

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Xavier Ransom, Class of 2012

Our former FNN reporter is all grown up and making big things happen. Xavier has dreams of gracing the stage and having her own dance studio. In the meantime, she has been marching for change....

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Technology and Math Collide

On May 5, 2015, 6th and 7th graders put their projects in a STEM Fair that took place in the Tech Prep Middle School gym. We think the STEM Fair is an interesting way to learn about the different areas of science, technology, engineering and math. In the gym there were a variety of exhibits to check out....

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#Like A Girl: Spotlight On Carli Lloyd

Have you ever been told that you can’t do things that boys did  just because you were a girl?  So many women and and girls have been told that their dreams could never come true because it's a man’s business or it’s a man’s world. Why should countless young women's dreams be destroyed because of an inflated ego. 

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Hometown Heroes

Who is your Hero? My hero is my family. Heroes are everywhere sometimes we don’t see them because they look like normal people. Heroes help others and do things for people when they do not have to and make a positive impact on the community. 

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Collegiate Simone Wimbush Collegiate Simone Wimbush

Who are your Top 5 Comedians?

Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Mike Epps, Dave Chappelle, and Louis CK are my top 5 because all of them are very funny entertainers who are funny in many different ways including acting and stand-up.

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BET awards 2015: Hit or Miss?

On June 28, the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California  and were televised on the BET network. This year marked the 15th anniversary of the BET Awards. The award ceremony has been televised since June 2001.  Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the awards. 

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