Eighth Graders Explore Bowie State University and the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum
On October 19, 2016, the eighth graders at Friendship Tech Prep went to Bowie State University and the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. At the museum, we really had a chance to experience and discover more of our history. And, we had a great time....
Amonshae Price and Walique Branch Elected SGA President and Vice President
From September 12th, through September 23rd, SGA President Amonshae Price and I, Walique Branch, vice-president for SGA campaigned to be SGA officers....
The Race Between Technology & Disease
"Can we cure all diseases in our children's lifetime?" It’s a question that Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are trying to answer. They want to put three billion dollars into research to take place at the Biohub at the University of California by bringing in engineers and scientists from various universities....
Lady Knights Second Volleyball Game
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, FCA had its second volleyball game at Friendship Collegiate’s Gym. It was their first home game against District Of Columbia International School....
Make Friendship Better Again
Knights’ new leadership has arrived and she’s ready to lead us into a new lifestyle and path for success. FNN had the opportunity to meet and get to know her. In the principal’s office, I got to interview her and get more information on who she is...
Collegiate Wins This Year’s Homecoming Game
Friendship Collegiate Academy went against Gillman Greyhounds in its 2016 homecoming game....
NFL Protests Continue To Raise Questions And Lower Ratings
As NFL athletes continue to protest during the National Anthem, NFL ratings have gone down. The protests started with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sitting during “The Star Spangled Banner” at the 49ers first regular season game nine weeks ago (which the 49ers lost)....
Dionel’s Big Future
I currently take high school Spanish 1, Algebra 1, and an extra business class called Build because of my district MAP scores. If I get all of my high school credits by the tenth grade, I will be able to start dual enrollment at any college that I plan to attend....
Is D.C. Really Becoming a State?
Has it finally come to this? Is the District of Columbia really going to be the 51st state of the United States of America?
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump: Two Tragedies for President
The start of the presidential race left me with the usual options—the conservative, bluntly racist, extreme and overzealous Republican candidates, and the moderate to progressive, pro-everyone, Democrats....
The Storm That Destroyed
Have you heard about the hurricane that went through Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia which are all southern states in the United States of America? This was the most dangerous hurricane since Hurricane Felix in 2007. Hurricane Matthew started on September 28, 2016 and ended on October 10, 2016....
The Southeast Joyful Market
Hi, my name is Amiyah. Come and get some noodle salad at the Southeast Joyful Market! The Joyful Food Market is a place where they give you vegetables and fruit so that your body can get stronger....
Tech Prep Starts The Year off With Spirit
On October 3, 2016, Friendship Tech Prep had a pep rally to launch P.B.I.S (positive behavior intervention strategy). The pep rally was very exciting for all students and staff at school. The band, Academy dancers and cheerleaders all performed to show Titan school spirit....
Do You Know About Tech Prep’s Marching Band?
Have you ever wanted to know who represents the Tech Prep name? Well you should look no further, because it’s Friendship Tech Prep’s very own Marching Titans, directed by none other than Dr. Keith Kilgo. The Marching Titans perform at many different places including Georgetown University, Anacostia Park and the Friendship Tech Prep campus....
Do Our Lives Really Matter?
On September 16th, 2016 students from Friendship Tech Prep interacted with law students from around the country to discuss the problems in our community and how we can step up and make a change. Many speakers including Judge Glenda Hatchett and Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile, came to Friendship Tech Prep....
Have You Been to the U.S Capitol?
On September 29th, 2016, FNN Tech Prep had an opportunity to go to the U.S Capitol. While we were there, we had to wait in line to go into a theater to watch video about the importance and the history of the Capitol. When the video finished, we met our proper tour guide....
Do You Know The Reasons We Have Clear Book Bags?
Clear book bags are made of of a plastic see-through material to observe what's inside of the bag. At Friendship Tech Prep Academy, students are required to carry these book bags for safety reasons. This is because of a previous incident that happened at our school....