Thank You VP
Kamala Harris is 56 years old. She was born in Oakland California. She graduated from Howard University.
Tik Tok for Cheerleaders
Tik Tok is a video sharing social media platform. You can make short dancing, acting, talking, and prank videos. The videos can be up to one minute long.
Pandemic Shortages
The pandemic in America has been going on for a little more than a year now. At the beginning of the pandemic, grocery stores were overcrowded and there was a shortage of toilet tissue. Now, there is a shortage of gas.
Collegiate’s Urban Garden Program Hosts Earth Day
On April 22, 2021, Friendship Collegiate Academy once again hosted Earth Day, a celebration to promote and encourage kids to take care of themselves and the environment.
The Cicadas Are Coming!!
Have you been hearing loud sounds at night or in the mornings? Is the sound similar to that of a motorcycle? Do you hear this sound typically when walking or standing next to trees? Well, those are cicadas.
FCA Family Unveils New Donald L. Hense Football Field!
On April 22, 2021, Friendship Collegiate Academy finally revealed its very own football field! Touching words were spoken by our founder, Donald Hense, CEO Patricia Brantley, Principal Dr.Peggy Jones, Coaches Micheal Hunter, Coach Brian Bartley, and student-athlete Darren Cook.
The Vaccine: Are People Crazy to Take It, or Crazy For Not Taking It?
Do people want the pandemic to be over? Some people do, and some do not especially if they are afraid of being vaccinated. While vaccines are supposed to protect the body from viruses, some do not think this is true.
Collegiate Seniors Break Free for Field Day
On April 23, 2020, Friendship Collegiate launched a Field Day for the class of 2021 at the new Donald H. Hense Football Field.
FCA Family Honors A Fallen Knight, Cory Ings
On February 18, 2021, our fellow Knight Cory Ings passed away but we still honor him and always will. Cory was more than just a student aid; he was a friend, mentor, coach, and even family. He took many scholars under his wing and made everyone feel special and confident in their own ways.
The Great Sounds of the Youth Vocal Music Festival
Although we still have to go through social distancing during this time, that didn't stop the Friendship Youth Vocal Music Festival. On February 20, Friendship Public Charter Schools Art Department hosted the virtual music festival called “Voices Through Friendship!” when twelve schools from the DMV area remotely showcased their vocal and artistic talents.
FCA Alum Experiences Racism On Campus
Hello, my name is Aneara Burns and I am a freshman at SUNY Oswego. Around early November of 2020, some students took it upon themselves to instigate a series of racist pranks. First, there were some people going around town wearing Klu Klux klan attire. Then, some students, ‘Zoom bombed’ our classes.
Woohoo Oahu!
Oahu is the third largest island in the Hawaiian chain and there is plenty to do and see here. I had a few things I especially wanted to do like, swim with sharks, wander through the Dole Pineapple Maze, and pay my respects to the soldiers lost during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. However, getting there during these COVID-19 times could be a pain, so I had to accommodate for that as well.
The Insurrection Of January 6th
On January 6th, 2021 thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to stop Congress from officiating the election. The Capitol was vandalized and five people were killed due to the mass hysteria of this event.
Why Did the Insurrection at the Capitol Happen?
When Joe Biden won the presidential election in November of 2020, Donald Trump responded by claiming the election was "rigged" and "stolen" without showing any evidence. Trump, his lawyers, and supporters filed record numbers of lawsuits, made more accusations of a fraudulent election, and tried to persuade state legislatures to do something, yet failed.
