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Service to Youth Since 1826
26th annual Career Day encourages students to look to the future
Judge Nelson-Floyd from Cleveland, Ohio delivered the keynote address
The student body had the chance to meet with many prospective employers at the 26th annual Career Day event at the
Glen Mills Schools.
The 26th Annual Career Day
at the Glen Mills Schools was
an event that educated and
inspired the student body as
they had a chance to explore a
wide variety of potential careers
and educational opportunities.
Judge Alison L. NelsonFloyd, who has visited the
campus in the past, was the
day’s keynote speaker. The
honorable judge from
Cleveland, Ohio shared her
experiences with the students,
conveying her thoughts and
ideas for becoming successful.
Her years serving in the juvenile
judicial system have helped her
to reach out and touch the minds
of young learners. Judge
Nelson-Floyd, who told the
audience how she knew from
the age of 15 that she wanted to
become a lawyer, gave some
great advice to the students.
“You have to have a purpose
to be happy in your career,” said
Judge Nelson-Floyd.
She also explained that
wanting more isn’t always
necessarily the only way to go.
The old saying that “the grass is
always greener on the other
side” doesn’t always apply. If
the job that you’ve chosen is
fulfilling and makes you feel
purposeful, then there is nothing
wrong with making that your
chosen career.
“Know what you have,”
Judge Nelson-Floyd, who also
expressed her appreciation to
the Career Day guests, said.
Continued on Page 5
School hosts Glen Mills Schools Youth/Law Enforcement Forum
By Darrell Reid and Kevin Luna
Battling Bulletin Student Writers
Powerlifting team wins 28th straight
state championship!
See Page 10
Pictured: Khalif Radee, photo by Edwin Escalara
Glen Mills students, law enforcement
officers, members of the Philadelphia
District Attorney’s Office, and other
juvenile justice professionals participated
in the Youth/Law Enforcement Forum
conducted by the Pennsylvania
Disproportionate Minority Contact
Corporation at the school on March 6th.
George Mosee, who worked here at
Glen Mills early in his career and is
Philadelphia’s Deputy District Attorney in
charge of the Juvenile Division,
moderated the interesting and educational
forum, which is designed to bridge the
gap between those charged with enforcing
the law and youth.
“We hope to improve the relationship
between young people and law
enforcement,” Mosee explained.
With the lively discussion and open
dialogue, it seems that the goal was met.
“I think we learned a lot about the law
enforcement side of things,” Jerry Taylor,
the president of the campus Bulls Club,
said. “It was good.”
Along with Taylor, fellow campus
executive James Timbers, as well as Bulls
Club members Robert Flowers and
Dennis Windham, also Continued on
Page 3.
George Mosee, Philadelphia’s District
Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Division, moderated a Youth/Law Enforcement Forum at the Glen Mills Schools.
Former Battling Bull Bernard Pierce goes to the Baltimore
Ravens in the third round of the NFL Draft. See Page 8.
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Glen Mills Schools • P.O. Box 5001 • Concordville, Pa. 19331
Publisher
Garrison D. Ipock, Jr.
Editors-In-Chief
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John Niefer
vern Watson
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Instructor
vern Watson
Photo Instructor
Duane Plank
Student
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Ricky Bailey
Tre’von Berry
Rashaan Carr
Nasir Carter
Brandon Coley
Michael Cowen
Michael Cuen
Edwin Escalara
Eric Flanders
Erick Green
Kevin Gupton
Titus Hamilton
Kyle Harrison
Grant Henderson
Quadir Jones
Jrome Miles
Dreon Moore
Khalif Radee
Naeem Rogers
Tafari Williams
victor Woodward
Davonn Wright
Student Writers
Jamere Bolds
Matthew Campbell
Jae Khahn Cook
Jeremiah Harris
Akilees Hobson
Daveion Johnson
Chad Lee
Joshua Legions
Balau Mack
James Martinez
Steven Mears
Darrell Reid
veasna Sary
Aaron Scott
Rondale Simmons
Tommy Thomas
David Thompson
Stefon White
Shawaski Kirk
Desktop Publishing
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vern Watson
Student Layout Artists
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Juan Colo
Jerrell Cook-Cherry
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Khaleef Cosby-Merit
Clyde Forcey
Tyrone Harris
Qazim Johnson
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Rafik Lee
Hasheam Mack-Tansmore
Kevin Matias
Aaron McDaniels
Khalif Miller
Corey Mitchell
William Montague
Antwine Pinckney
Steffone Ross-Miller
Juan Silva
Antoine Waller
Tyrek Waples
Maurice Washington
Christian Williams
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the Battling Bulletin
Spring 2012
Special Edition for the Educational
Awards Ceremony
- See who is in the Glen Mills Class of
2012
- See who earned scholarships and special awards
- Find out who received special awards
on their spring sports teams
- See who earned recognition in their
Career and Technical Education Areas
- Read about Glen Mills athletic teams
earning league sportsmanship awards.
- Try to earn a Student Union Gold
Card
By Tommy Thomas
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
I Choose You
By Tommy Thomas
Forgive me for everything
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Forgive me for the bad
For the things I wish I never said
I choose you because
And the things that made us sad
You have a strong heart
A heart that is never weakened
You always wish for the best
I knew it was you from the start
Not anything less
To be honest I’ll always
First we were friends
Love you to death
Second we were best friends
Third we were special friends
I’m so sorry
Sadly, we had a bad end
I wish I could take the trouble back
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I wish we could always be together
But I would like us to reconnect
Because I never meant any of that
I remember when we first met
I thought we were going to make
You’re everything
You had me and fed me
You tried to show me the way
I just need us to be
A romantic set
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Color Blind
Spring 2012
N EWS
Students earn American
Red Cross certifications
By Joshua Legions
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Let me tell you about a man named Day
He lives in a world with people of many colors
Like red, black, and even gray
He couldn’t see colors- all he saw was gray
So he relied on what others would say
Now everything had color
From the smallest cell to the tallest tree
To the birds chirpin’
But if you were gray you were a horrible person
Every time Day looked in the mirror, he saw gray
But people always treated him nice and he was very popular
Why? He was never certain
Now there was one color that was the rarest to have
That everybody knew
It showed up one in a billion times and the color is blue
People loved Day even though he thought he was bad
Until one day he snapped- he really was mad
“Why do you like me, don’t you know I’m gray?” he asked
“Is this some type of joke that you do?”
And the people replied, “Wow, he doesn’t have a clue,”
“Day, you are the rarest of us all, you are the color blue”
Blue? He thought he had heard it before
From his Dad and Mom
But he thought they wanted him to feel better
About being color blind
He could hear them now, “Day, you are blue.
Any goal you have, you can achieve”
Let’s just hope that Day, the rare color blue, believes it
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By Zuriel Love
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Elizabeth Haskell, an admissions representative with the Automotive Training Center, recently met with Glen Mills students
enrolled in the Automotive Technology and Auto Body shops.
The Automotive Training Center has campuses in nearby
Exton and Warminster, Pennsylvania. Photo by Rasul
Carmichael.
School hosts Glen Mills
Schools Youth/Law
Enforcement Forum
Continued from Front Page
participated in the forum while other Glen Mills students took part
in the question and answer portion of the event. Panelists included
SEPTA Police Officer James Johnson, Dan Richmond from the
Philadelphia Housing Authority Police, Ridley Park Police Officer
Bobby Frazier, Delaware County BARJ Coordinator Don
Haldehman, and Pennsylvania State Trooper Rosemary
“I think everyone learned
McGuire.
that respect goes both ways,
Some of the issues and
from law enforcement officers topics that were discussed
to us and from us to them”
included stereotyping, why
some youth and police
-student Michael Vaughn
officers do what they do in
certain situations, the proper
way to respectfully communicate with each other, the anxieties
police associate with hooded sweatshirts (hoodies), and more.
Panelists also pointed out that when police officers come in
contact with young people, they want to see the person’s eyes and
their hands, which puts them more at ease.
“It shows that they are listening,” Officer Frazier said.
Students and law enforcement officers also traded places and
participated in a role-playing exercise to see how it feels to be in
the others’ shoes.
Glen Mills student Michael vaughn, a positive Bulls
Club member, enjoyed the forum and found it informative.
“I think everyone learned that respect goes both ways, from us
to law enforcement officers and from them to us,” vaughn said. “It
was interesting to see the other side.”
Glen Mills staff members and certified American Red Cross
instructors Wayne Dainty, Mel Mustaccio, and Drew
Grieshober recently ran a Standard First Aid with CPR/AEDAdult class to give students potentially life saving skills. The
class is conducted regularly. Students earned American Red
Cross certificates of completion, which are valid for two years.
The training meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Training and
students have
“He was choking and having a hard time already put their
breathing but I knew what to do and I was new skills to
right there. I didn’t hesitate. I gave him
good use.
some abdominal thrusts and what he was
In the First
choking on popped out. I’m glad I knew
Aid portion of
how to respond.”
the training,
-student Lamar Reddick, who suc- students learned
cessfully gave another student abdominal how to properly
thrusts
contact
emergency personnel with a 911 call, how to properly
immobilize a sprain, fracture, or break, and care for a wide
variety of emergencies.
Meanwhile, students learned the process of giving CPR
while dealing with breathing and cardiac emergencies. Students
also learned how to correctly use an Adult AED (Automatic
External Defibrillator), which determines whether or not this
life saving device needs to deliver a shock to a victim’s heart.
Students also learned how to deliver abdominal thrusts.
Students found the training to be beneficial and student
Lamar Reddick recently utilized his newly-acquired skills in the
cafeteria when one of his peers needed help.
“I went up for seconds and one of my peers was struggling,”
Reddick explained. “He was choking and having a hard time
breathing and I was the closest person there. I knew what to do
and I was right there. I didn’t hesitate. I gave him some abdominal thrusts and what he was choking on popped out. I’m glad I
knew how to respond.”
Glen Mills student Shyheim Frisby works on his CPR technique. Photo by Edwin Escalara.
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Glen Mills Schools thanks Career Day guests
On behalf of Career Day Coordinator Dale Wilson and the student body, the Glen Mills Schools thanks the many Career Day guests who spent time with our young men during the 26th annual Career Day event. Guests included:
AAA School of Trucking
Any Point Limos
Anytime Fitness
Army Rangers
Automotive Training Center
Barnes Photography
Best Buy
Black Diamond Cabling
C&C Painting and Wallcovering
California Accessories
Cheyney University
Chick-fil-A
Concordville Fire Department
Conway Power Equipment
Craftsmans Tools
Crozer School of Radiology
Delaware County Community College
Drug Enforcement Agency
Ecolab
Ehrlich Pest Control
Empire Beauty School
Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Flagger Force
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Job Resource Center
Herrs Foods
Home Depot
Hussian School of Art
ITT Technical Institute
Kaplan
Laurence Taylor Auto Repairs
LazyBoy
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lowes
Maytag
McDonald’s
Micro Technology Groupe
Nationwide Insurance
Nestle/vitality Foods
NFL Films
Office Basics
Pa Career Link
PA State Civil Service Commission
PA State Police
PECO, an Exelon Company
Penn Sate Extension
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Pennco Tech
PHEAA
Premier Orthopedics
SEPTA
Sheet Metal Workers, Local 19
Sound of Tri-State
Sports Performance Institute
Sprint Communications
Sun East Federal Credit Union
SYSCO
Temple University
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
The Art Institutes
The Hair Academy
Thom and Dave Marketing Design
Toro Turf Equipment
U.S. Army
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Postal Service
United Negro College Fund
WAWA
Weather’s Motors
West Chester Studio for the Performing
Arts
West Chester University
Widener University
Wilmington University
Wyotech
Sal Labue from Pennco Tech tells Tysheed
Foster about his program.
Lakeesha Blair-Myers tells students Shawn
McCoy and Angel Lopez about Thaddeus
Stevens College of Technology.
Home Depot and Lowes (not pictured) were just two of the national
companies who met with students.
The Pennsylvania State Police
talked about careers in law enforcement with our student body.
Therese Walden-Murphy from the West
Chester Studio for the Performing Arts was
happy to share some insights.
Students enjoyed learning about different
career paths, including car sales from
Weather’s Dodge.
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Again
When I Call
By Akilees Hobson
By Stefon White
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Battling Bulletin student Writer
When you get up in the morning
My heart jumps
And the hurt is so great
With much rejoice
You don’t want to get out of bed
When I call
And face a world of hate
And feel your voice
If everything in life goes wrong
Together forever
And nothing you do seems right
We will be
You just try a little harder
When I call
And soon you’ll see the light
You’ll feel me
For everyone who has put you down
The longer we are
And filled your life with pain
The better we’ll style
You must strive to achieve greatness
When I call
And show them you can gain
I’ll feel your smile
For every disappointment
When I call
For the times you are let down
We will be
There will be a better moment
We will be
And your life will turn around
When I call
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A RTWORK
OF THE
Battling Bulletin
M ONTH
Aspiring artist Joseph
Malepeai did this
graphite pencil drawing
of a Battling Bull. Nice
job.
Art and Design student
Shuance
Reed created
this colorful
acrylic
painting
called
“Flowers” to
share Artwork of the
Month honors.
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26th annual
Career Day helps
students look
towards their
futures
Judge Nelson-Floyd from
Cleveland, Ohio delivered
the keynote address
Judge Nelson-Floyd from Cleveland, Ohio
received a plaque recognizing her
contribution to the 26th annual Glen Mills
Career Day.
continued from Front Page
Almost 80 companies, businesses,
and schools participated in the event.
various places of commerce, ranging
from individually owned operations such
as Laurence Taylor Automotive Repair to
nationally recognized companies such as
Best Buy, Nationwide Insurance, and
others met with students.
As the representatives spoke with the
students, they shared information about
their companies and corporations, but
also shared the wisdom that comes from
hard work and determination.
Students also enjoyed fresh popped
popcorn and funnel cakes during Career
Day.
Taylor, who along with fellow Career
Day guest Larry Herbert from AnyPoint
Limos, is a former student here at Glen
Mills and was happy to return and share
his keys to success with current students.
“It’s great to come back and meet
with the students and let them know that
if I can do it, they can as well,” Taylor
said.
The guests enjoyed the day as much
as the students.
“It’s a great event and we’re really
having a good time meeting with the
kids,” Jen Strobel, a Human Resources
Manager from Flagger Force, a traffic
control services company, said.
Robert H. Paul from the Sheet Metal
Workers’ Local 19, echoed Strobel’s
sentiments.
“This is our third year, and it’s
thrilling,” an enthusiastic Paul said.
In a separate part of Career Day, long
time guests NFL Films presented
entertaining videos from the NFL and
explained the detailed process that goes
into a production.
Students found the event, presented
by the Career and Technical Education
Department, enjoyable and educational.
“It was nice to be able to walk around
and meet a lot of different people and
talk about their careers,” Edwin Escalara
Best Buy was just one of many national
companies at Career Day.
Steve Brown from Black Diamond Cabling
told students about careers in his industry.
Suzanne Kelly from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Commission told students about careers in her field.
said. “The funnel cakes were good, too.”
Left: Jen
Strobel from
Flagger Force,
a traffic control
company,
enjoyed meeting
with the
students.
With an impressive team effort, the Recreation
Center was transformed for Career Day.
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Former student Mead continues to shine at Thaddeus Stevens
College of Technology
By Zuriel Love
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Former Glen Mills student Tim Mead has taken the skills he learned as a student in our Printing Technology and Graphic
Arts program to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mead excelled in his first semester
last fall and earned Dean’s List recognition while majoring in Graphic Design.
Mead was a well-rounded student at Glen Mills but especially excelled in his Career and Technical Education area. He
earned the department’s Student of the Year Award and learned skills in QuarkXpress, PhotoShop, press operation, large format layout and printing, color digital printing, and more. He was also a shop aide and also helped other students in class.
“After Tim learned something, he was always willing to help the other students as well,” Printing Technology and
Graphic Arts instructor John Niefer said. “He was an outstanding student and we’re glad he’s continuing his education at
Stevens.
Fellow instructor Jamie Pugliese is also proud of his former student.
“Tim is very talented and was a pleasure to have in class,” Pugliese said. “He has the
skills and the drive to continue to do well.”
Furthermore, Mead earned a GED while at Glen Mills and also received an R.I.
Richardson Foundation Scholarship to assist him with his technology needs. Athletically,
he was a key performer on the swim team and helped the squad win two Del val championships. Additionally, he was on the junior varsity soccer team and ran track.
Mead is very grateful for the opportunities he had at Glen Mills.
“Being in class with Jamie and John was a great experience,” Mead said. “They helped
me understand and expand my education in the printing and graphic arts industry. They
helped prepare me for what I would be learning here at Stevens. They also brought me
back to the world as a new person.”
Former Glen Mills student Tim
Mead plans to stay at Stevens over the summer and do an internship with a screen
Mead is studying Graphic Deprinter in Lancaster.
sign at Stevens College of Technology.
State Trooper speaks about
cyberbullying
the moment and earned Photo of the Month
honors with this action shot of Glen Mills
By Joshua Legions
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Pennsylvania State Trooper Rosemary McGuire recently gave an informative
presentation to the residential student body and Alternative Education students about the
dangers and often-serious consequences of cyberbullying.
Trooper McGuire stressed to students that when dealing
with texting, the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, etc., they should
“post with respect, communicate with kindness, and update
with empathy.”
Cyberbullying is often described as the use of Internet and
technology to intentionally harass, embarrass, and humiliate
people in a hostile manner. Trooper McGuire cited several high
profile cases where people were held accountable for
cyberbullying.
McGuire is also a Pennsylvania State Police Community
Service Officer and part of her job is to visit schools, agencies,
etc. to foster mutual respect about State Police operations.
Student photographer Edwin Escalara captured
powerlifter Frank Thompson as he powered up
a squat at the P.S.C.P.A. meet. Thompson won
an individual state championship and Escalara
Larry Gold and Georgetta Smith
from the Horsham Clinic recently
spoke with students enrolled in the
Drug and Alcohol classes here at
Glen Mills. Speakers from The Horsham Clinic have been regular
guests in the class.
used a NIKON D200 with a 24-120 lens to
record the moment.
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The Director’s Question
Forcey, Kirk, and Jackson earn Student Union Gold Cards
Clyde Forcey, Shawaski Kirk, and Devontae Jackson recently earned a Gold Card good for two weeks
of free food from the Student Union snack bars for correctly answering the Director’s Question. Their
correct answers were the first three that were drawn.
The Last Question: How many constitutional amendments have been adopted?
A. 27, B. 28, C. 29, D. 30.
The Answer: A. 27.
The New Question: Which is greater, the height of Mount Everest or the depth of the Mariana Trench
in the Pacific Ocean?
vincent Bartoroni-Spratley donates hair to Locks of Love
Bowling team special awards winners, from left to right:
Matthew Berestecher (Most Coachable), Shaquille Allen
(MVP), and Kavon Buck (Most Coachable).
Indoor track team special award winners, from left to right:
Joseph Coverdale (Best Sprinter), Lester Thomas (Best
Jumper), Tyjae Rivers (MVP), and Khalil Byrd (Most Improved). Not pictured: Dy’Shon Gibson (Best Distance Runner) and Hasaan Norris (Best Thrower).
By Darrell Reid
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Glen Mills student vincent Bartoroni-Spratley acted in a selfless way when he donated his
hair to Locks of Love, a public non-profit organization that provides wigs to under privileged
children who lost their hair to medical conditions.
As a new student, Bartoroni-Spratley got a hair cut and thought of a better way to dispose of
his red hair. The hair was put into a ponytail and then cut, before it was bagged and mailed to
Locks of Love.
“I felt as though it was a better cause than just throwing it away. So I donated it,” BartoroniSpratley said.
Bartoroni-Spratley will not know who ultimately benefits from the use of his hair.
“Locks of Love is a great foundation that helps those who are unfortunate and have lost their
Vincent Bartoroni-Spratley dohair,” Bartoroni-Spratley said. “If you can donate, please do because it’s for a great cause.”
nated his hair to Locks of Love to
help someone less fortunate.
Former student Laurence Taylor returns as Career Day Guest
By Rondale Simmons
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
As a student here in 1982-’84, he never wanted to leave and
even years after his discharge, Glen Mills is never far from former
Battling Bull Laurence Taylor’s mind and he recently came back
to campus, this time as a Career Day guest. He now owns Laurence Taylor Auto Repair Shop in Philadelphia and shared his
story and his time with current Glen Mills students.
Taylor accomplished numerous achievements while he was a
student here, including earning his GED, being a campus Bull,
and serving as a campus counselor. He was also a standout student
in the Auto Shop and learned many skills there from instructor
Will Rogers and many life lessons from Sean Cosgrove, one of
his unit counselors.
Varsity basketball team special award winners, from left to
right: Lamar Reddick (Hustle), George Walker (Co-MVP),
Raheem Harvey (Co-MVP), and Mark Woodall (Most Improved).
Junior varsity basketball team special award winners, from
left to right: Jahlique Jones (Most Coachable), Avery Kirksey
(Hustle), Quadir Jones (MVP), and Marcus Smith (Most Improved).
“I never wanted to leave Glen Mills,” Taylor, who has occasionally returned to campus over the course of the years to say
hello, said. “I didn’t have anything at home and realized prison
wasn't for me so I took advantage of my opportunities here.”
After Glen Mills, Taylor furthered his studies in automotive
technology at Lincoln Tech and worked at the same company for
20 years before starting his own business a few years ago. He also
has been employed repairing bowling alleys.
“It was great to come back as a guest and share with students
what I’ve been able to do,” Taylor said. “Because I know that they
can do the same things.”
E ducational Awards Ceremony
June 21st
Wrestling team special award winners, from left to right: Kyle
Lackford (Most Dedicated), Maurice Geter (Most Coachable),
Jordan Moffett (MVP), Donald Heidelberg (MVP), Travis Abbott (Studski), and Marquese Redmon (Most Improved).
Junior Varsity wrestling team, special award winners from left
to right: Mario Lockhart (Iron Man) and Mario Lomax
(MVP).
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Former Battling Bull Bernard
Pierce to Run with Ravens
By Stefon White and Shawaski Kirk
Battling Bulletin Student Writers
After foregoing his senior year at Temple University, former
Battling Bull Bernard Pierce was selected by the Baltimore
Ravens, who traded up in the third round to acquire him, with the
84th overall pick in the recent NFL Draft.
Glen Mills football coach Kevin Owens is excited for and proud
of the former Glen Mills star.
“I’m extremely happy for Bernard because of all the things that
varsity swim team special award winners, from left to right:
he had to overcome in his life and it just goes to show once againChristopher Morales (Most Improved), Johnathon Galentine
when you surround yourself with the right people, do the right
(Most Coachable), Pavel Borisov (Co-MvP), Michael Wathings on and off the field, and dedicate yourself to changing your
chowski (Most Dedicated), and Patrick Pasquariello (Colife- you will be blessed,” Owens said.
MvP).
Playing for Temple for three seasons, Pierce is their all time
leading touchdown scorer with 54 and was an All-MAC first team
selection. Pierce rushed for 1,481 yards and scored 27 touchdowns
his junior year.
While the 6-1, 218 lbs. Pierce attended the Glen Mills Schools,
he was named a first team All Delaware County performer after
rushing for 1,578 yards playing under Owens and position coach
Rick Badanjek. Pierce could join All Pro Ray Rice in the Ravens
backfield. Owens thinks the Ravens are a team Pierce can thrive
with.
“I think the Ravens are a great fit for Bernard,” Owens said. “If
he stays healthy, he and Ray Rice will compliment each other very
well and give the Ravens the versatility that they had when Ricky
Williams was there.”
Owens thinks the fact that a Glen Mills student/athlete can be
Battling Bull Alexander Cheatham won two matches
drafted into the NFL speaks volumes about our student body, and
before falling short to #1 seed Elroy Houston from Penn
the school itself.
“This says to me that we have students who have tremendous
Wood on Thursday, April 19th at the Del val League’s
abilities and skills,” Owens explained. “They just need to be
Singles Tournament.
Cheatham’s second place finish earned him a trip to the groomed and developed in the classroom and on the field. I think it
also says that we have very dedicated coaches, teachers, and
District I Singles Tournament.
On May 2nd, Cheatham then paired up with teammate administrators who have patience, knowledge, and the tools to
change the outlook of many students’ lives.”
Clyde Forcey to take second place in the league doubles
Cheatham nets trip to
Districts with runner-up
finish in Del val Singles
Tournament
He later teamed with Clyde Forcey to
finish second in the league doubles
tournament. The Bulls hung tough against the eventual
champions from Penn Wood
before falling 6-4, 6-3.
“Qualifying for the
District tournament was
definitely a goal,” Cheatham
said.
“We really wanted to
advance,” Forcey added.
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A CADEMICS
Payton recognized in 11th Grade Classes
For demonstrating improvement and a solid effort in the classroom, Michael Payton from
van Buren Hall has earned the 11th Grade Student of the Month honors.
He is also enrolled in our Barbering program and is a member of the Bulls Club. Athletically, Payton was on the varsity basketball team and is playing baseball this spring.
Payton names math as his favorite subject and enjoys football and music.
Good job and keep up the good work.
Diaz earns academic recognition
Oscar Diaz from Polk Hall has been named the Evening 11th Grade Student of the
Month.
Diaz is also learning skills in the Culinary Arts program and was a member of our league
championship wrestling team. He is also a member of the Bulls Club and enjoys playing
video games.
Congratulations on a job well done. Keep it up.
Alvarado cited in 12th Grade classes
Jackson Hall student Mauricio Alvarado is the 12th Grade Student of the Month. Alvarado
has demonstrated a commitment to his academic studies and enjoys learning math. Alvarado is
learning marketable skills in the Optical Lab and is a manager on the volleyball team. He also
enjoys listening to music and playing sports.
Nice job and keep up the good work.
Evening 12th Grade classes recognize Garcia
Carlos Garcia from Polk Hall has been named the Evening 12th Grade Student of the Month.
Garcia, who likes to learn about science, has demonstrated a good work ethic on his classroom assignments and continues to enjoy learning. Along with his schoolwork, he also enjoys drawing and listening to music.
Nice job and keep it up!
Easter named Resource Room Student of the Month
For his dedication in the classroom, Justin Easter from Jackson Hall was named the Resource Room’s Student of the
Month.
Easter, who was recently discharged, showed academic improvement and continued to work hard in the classroom. He
really enjoys Biology and was a key member of the varsity baseball team’s pitching staff early in the season.
Good job and good luck as you move onto the next chapter of your life.
The Baltimore Ravens made former Battling Bull Bernard
Pierce a third round pick in the recent NFL Draft.
Educational Awards Ceremony
June 21st
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S PORTS
Powerlifting team earns 3rd place at national meet
9th grader Murray earns honors
Denzel Outen came in second in his weight class.
For a solid all-around effort in the classroom, Steven Murray is the 9th Grade Student of
the Month.
This Lincoln Hall student is enrolled in the Building Trades Career and Technical Education area and completed the cross country and indoor track seasons. His favorite subject is
math.
Highlighted by Denzel Outen’s national runner-up performance, the Glen Mills powerlifting team gave an impressive effort and came
in third place at the 2012 High School National Championships on March 23rd, 24th, and 25th at the Kalahari Resorts and Convention
Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Whitnall High School from Wisconsin won the team championship.
Outen, competing in the 132
lbs. class, posted a 1,069 total
(bench, squat, deadlift) to earn
second place nationally.
“It feels great,” Outen said. “I
really wanted to come in first but
I’m proud to place second in the
national meet.”
One hundred and forty-eight
pounder Marlon Kinney (1,096
total) earned a third place national finish while Joshua Jones,
competing at 165 pounds, came
in fourth place with a 1,256 total.
Meanwhile, 114 pounder
Johnathan Natale came in fifth
for Sean Cosgrove’s squad with a
710 total.
Kosek recognized in Evening 9th
Grade classes
Matthew Kosek from Fillmore Hall has been named the Evening 9th Grade Student of the
Month.
He has demonstrated a solid effort in the classroom, which has resulted in academic
growth. Kosek, who is a distance runner, enjoys lacrosse, making music, and skateboarding.
Nice job and keep up the good work.
Anderson-Meade garners 10th Grade
honors
For his dedication in the classroom, Buchanan Hall student Michoen Anderson-Meade is
the10th Grade Student of the Month.
He has shown academic improvement and is working hard in the classroom and in the unit.
Anderson-Meade cites math as his favorite subject and enjoys football.
Ortiz honored in Evening 10th Grade
classes
For his effort and dedication in the classroom, Fillmore Hall student Christian Ortiz has
been named the Evening 10th Grade Student of the Month. Ortiz has shown improvement academically and continues to work hard in the classroom and in the unit. Ortiz especially enjoys learning about the sciences. He enjoys playing baseball and being with his family.
Great job and keep up the good work.
Educational Awards Ceremony
June 21st
Front row, from left to right: Denzel Outen, Marcell Davis, Marlon Kinney, Joseph Smith, Khalif
Radee, Johnathan Natale, and Gio Duopo. Second row, from left to right: Diion Brown, Kavon
Buck, Joshua Jones, Jarrell Hagans, Jyquan Owens, and Andrew Williams.
Third row, Frank Thompson, Kain Bristol, Darryl Quick, Daniel Doboyou, Elijah Nuble, and
Spencer Majett.
Baseball team downs
Penn Wood
By Colin Knowles
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The host Glen Mills baseball team improved to 1-1
in the Del val League and got their first win of the
season on March 29th with their 13-2 victory against
Penn Wood at Everett Swanson Field. Pitcher Justin
Easter had eight strikeouts while Tyler Malick drove
in two runs with a triple for Keith Minker’s club.
Tennis team
beats Academy
Park in season
opener
By Akilees Hobson
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Glen Mills tennis team earned
a season opening 4-1 victory against
Academy Park on March 20th at the
Hayes Hall Recreation Center.
Alexander Cheatham (#1, 6-3, 6-2),
Left: Tyler Malick, shown here leading off of third Michael Mitchell (#2, 6-4, 6-4), and
base, drove in two runs for the Bulls in their victory Elijah Hardy (#3, 6-4, 6-4) all won in
straight sets while Clyde Forcey and
over Penn Wood. Photo by Naeem Rogers
Jeffery Harlem won 6-3, 6-3 at #2
doubles in the Del val League match.
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S PORTS
Glen Mills lifts their way to 28th straight P.S.C.P.A. state
championship
Eleven Bulls won individual state titles.
By Jae Khahn Cook
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Eleven Glen Mills powerlifters won individual titles as the team claimed their 28th straight state crown on April 28th at the Pennsylvania State Coaches Powerlifting Association meet at our Harrison Gymnasium.
One hundred and forty-eight pounder Marlon Kinney won the Junior varsity Best Lifter Award as he squatted 485, benched 255,
and dead-lifted 470 for a total of 1,210.
Meanwhile, Darryl Quick (275 lbs., 550, 330, 525 ), Frank Thompson (SHW, 575, 285, 564), Joseph Smith (132 lbs., 365, 185,
435), Joshua Jones (165 lbs., 510, 300, 505), and Ronald Poore (181 lbs., 415, 250, 475), all won individual varsity state championships.
Along with Kinney, five other junior varsity lifters also won individual state titles. Khalif Radee (123 lbs., 295, 205,345), Jaquan
Owens (181 lbs., 515, 275, 475), Simon Starks (198 lbs., 475, 300, 575), Diion Brown (220 lbs., 525, 335, 570), and Marcell Davis
(165 lbs., 455, 250, 455) all picked up state crowns for coach Sean Cosgrove’s squad.
Joshua Jones won his weight class at the varsity level.
Joseph Smith won an individual state championship.
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Journalism students
cover the action
The students in the Glen Mills Journalism program have
been enjoying covering and learning about different spring
sports. Many of our aspiring writers have the opportunity to
learn some of the sport-specific terminology that comes with
the spring sports.
For example, some of the common questions that come up
during the spring sports season about tennis include:
what is a set?, how are the games scored?, and what is a double
fault? In baseball, many students are unfamiliar with terms such
as “grand slam,” no-hitter,” and “perfect game.”
Powerlifting is another sport that we write about that also
offers its own sport-specific vocabulary. For example, students
learn what deadlifts, cleans, and totals are. Our sportswriting
curriculum offers those answers and more.
In addition to learning sports vocabulary, students are also
continuing to work through their curriculum that will enable
them to have a solid journalism background if they choose to
continue their studies in the field.
Deadline are also a big part of the journalism field and on a
regular basis, our students write under the constraints of a
deadline. This is normally done in some of our practice writing
but it also comes into play when we are looking to report
certain stories that have a serious timeliness issue to them. Also
as an example, this issue was published not long before the
special edition issue that will be presented at the Educational
Awards Ceremony.
This was a very tight turnaround but our Battling Bulletin
writers were up to the task.
Welding students prepare for
future
Marlon Kinney earned the J.V. Best Lifter Award.
Darryl Quick claimed an individual state title.
Tennis team battles but falls to league champs Penn Wood
By Balau Mack
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Battling Bulls lost 4-1 to Del val League champion Penn Wood after giving a tremendous effort against the Patriots as three
of the matches went to three sets.
The doubles team of Clyde Forcey and Jeffery Harlem won in three sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 while the second doubles team of Shafiq
Spencer and Juan Chavarria dropped a tight 7-5, and 7-6 (7-5) battle.
At number one singles, Alexander Cheatham gave league individual champion Elroy Houston all he could handle bur fell 6-3, 16, 6-3. Balau Mack, meanwhile, made his singles debut and fought hard before falling 6-2, 6-1.
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For the month of March, the students in the Welding Shop
have worked on various school and personal projects. They
have also operated various welding and cutting processes such
as plasma arc cutting, flux core arc welding and gas metal arc
welding in preparations for a career in welding.
All of our projects are real
world learning opportunities and
the students are eager to learn new
skills.
We would like to recognize
Joshua Jones (FIL) for being our
Student of the Month and Ricky
Roa (MAD) for earning Safety Student of the Month honors. These
students have shown responsible
and safe working habits as they
prepare for their future in the field
of Welding Technology.
Joshua Jones
Optical Lab students
prepare for careers
The students enrolled in the Optical Lab program have been
very busy as they learn and apply new skills. We are seeing
several students each week for prescription eyeglasses in
addition to outside customers who are also steadily placing
orders. These both present unique and real world learning
opportunities.
We’ve also added some new frames to our selection. Some
of the new styles are from brands such as Timberland and
Kenmark. Another one of our new inexpensive frame lines from
R&R is called Blink Eyewear. They make regular ophthalmic
frames, sunglasses, and readers. It
is a great line because they usually
start around $40.00.
As always, we will continue to
train new students and wish the
best to former shop aids Devon
McDaniels and Kyle Lackford,
who were both recently discharged
from the program.
Aaron Robinson from Polk Hall
is our Student of the Month. Nice
job and keep up the good work.
Aaron Robinson
Golf Course at Glen Mills
welcomes nice weather
Many golfers took advantage of the nice early season
weather and played at the award winning Golf Course at Glen
Mills. Students in the Golf House Management and Turfgrass
Management programs have worked hard to apply their skills to
the course, which as always, is in great shape. Students have
aerated the greens and fairways. This is a necessary process that
helps ensure fantastic playing conditions.
Christopher Morales from Lincoln Hall is our Student of the
Month. He does a great job in the Golf House Management Program as he helps golfers feel welcome with a friendly greeting.
The Golf Course at Glen Mills also encourages everyone to
visit the course’s new website at
glenmillsgolf.com. Here, people
will find all about how the Golf
Course at Glen Mills is a big part
of the school and how it serves as a
Career and Technical Education
training ground, while also being
one of the top public courses in the
entire country.
Christopher Morales
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Barber students continue to learn
technique, contribute to worthy cause
Lamar Arroyo
Kurt Thompson
from Nationwide Insurance
talks with Ryan
Zampirri about
careers in the
insurance industry.
Aspiring stylists in the Glen Mills Barber Shop
continue to develop their haircutting skills as they move
through their curriculum and service their peers with
quality haircuts.
Students in the Barber Shop also had a chance to
contribute to a great cause as they provided a haircut to a
student who then donated his hair to Locks of Love, a
non-profit organization that accepts hair donations and
then makes wigs for people who have lost their hair from
medical treatments.
“Being involved in such a great cause was good for
our students to see how they can use their skills to help
make a difference in somebody’s life,” Barber Shop
instructor Chris Dietz said.
Lamar Arroyo is our Student of the Month. Good job
and keep up the good work.
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Culinary Arts
class offers
Recipe of the
Month
Track team downs Academy Park, wins league title
Banana Crumb Muffins:
Malick fires complete game as Bulls Bulls beat
blank Chichester
Penn Wood 6-1
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line
with muffin papers.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups
flour, baking soda, baking powder, and
salt.
In another bowl, beat together.
In a small bowl, mix together brown
sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon.
Cut in 1 tablespoon butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20
minutes until a toothpick inserted into
center of muffin comes out clean.
Joshua Ramos from van Buren Hall
is our Student of the Month. Great job
and keep up the nice work!
Herr’s, a major
player in the
snack food industry, was also
at Career Day to
talk about careers with
Steven Pistoia.
Joshua Ramos
On their way to winning another Del val League title, the Glen
Mills track team defeated Academy park on Wednesday, April
25th.
Tyjae Rivers earned first place in the 200 with a 22.9 while
Daveion Johnson posted a 53.3 to claim the 400. Speedster Joseph
Coverdale picked up a first place finish in the 300 hurdles in 40.9
and Maurice Washington won the 800 in 2:13.6. In the 1600,
Battling Bull Chandler Mattis ran an 11:03.2 to win first place.
The Bulls also won the 4x100 and 4x800 relays.
In the field, Joshua Jones outjumped the competition in the
high jump with a 5-8 while George Walker claimed first place in
the long jump with a 20-5. Deshawn Ross won the pole vault with
a 12-6.
By Aaron Scott
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
By Aaron Scott
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
The Bulls scored the game winner in the bottom of the fifth inning and righthander Tyler Malick tossed a complete game two hitter as Glen Mills blanked
Chichester 1-0 in a well-played, tight Del val League game on April 23rd. With the
win, the Bulls improved to 6-3 in the league.
Michael Walsh drove in the winning run as Malick held the Eagles scoreless,
thanks in part to a strong defensive effort. Malick also had eight strikeouts.
“That was a gutty performance by Tyler,” Glen Mills skipper Keith Minker said.
"We didn’t give him a lot of support offensively but we played really well in the
field.”
In a Del val league game, Tyler Malick pitched
a three hitter while Chad Lee had a double and
Eric Green hit a triple for the Bulls as they closed
out Penn Wood 6-1 at Everett Swanson Field on
May 1st.
Staff member Muhammad inducted into Utica College’s
Pioneer Hall of Fame
By Balau Mack
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Madison Hall counselor/teacher Wahid Muhammad was
recently inducted into Utica College’s Pioneer Hall of Fame after a
terrific basketball career as he helped the team transition to a
Division I program in the 1980’s.
“It was an honor to be recognized,” Muhammad said.
A 6-5 forward, Muhammad led the entire country with a field
goal percentage of 71.3% in his senior season and in fact, this still
ranks third in the all-time Division I basketball record book.
Furthermore, he is seventh in school history in all-time rebounds
with 487 and was the team MvP his senior season. He also scored
22 points in a game against Syracuse at the Carrier Dome.
The Class of ‘85 member has many fond memories of his time
with the Pioneers, including playing with and traveling with his
teammates, playing in the Carrier Dome
and winning games. He still even
remembers the losses.
Muhammad, who has served the
school and its students for 25 years,
enjoys working with the students.
“I enjoy counseling the students and
giving them good advice,” Muhammad
said. “I like to show them that they can
Wahid Muhammad drives to the bucket against Syracuse
make it out of bad neighborhoods.”
during his Utica College Hall of Fame career.
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Automotive Technology
students get hands-on
training
Radio Broadcasting students play the hits
The students in the Radio Broadcasting program here at the Glen Mills Schools have been
busy learning skills as they produce and air their own shows on the school station, WZZE, 97.3
FM.
Students have also assisted in lending audio support to many campus events, which have included Career Day, home baseball games at Everett Swanson Field, campus assemblies, and
various ceremonies. Each of these remote events present their own unique challenges from an
audio standpoint and our students have been up to the task.
Faheem Douglas is our Student of the Month. Great job.
Faheem Douglas
Print students work on various projects
The students in the Printing Technology and Graphic Arts program have been busy
learning and acquiring skills. Students have recently finished various in house jobs for
the school that have included Alternative Education student/parent handbooks, staff
member business cards, envelopes for the Education and Admissions departments, Independent Living Skills booklets for the units, posters for the
Golf Course at Glen Mills, and many more.
Outside jobs have included doing the posters for the annual Hero Bowl football game, three fold brochures for the
Grist Mill, three fold brochures for Daffodil Day, and a 5’x9’
banner for the Admissions Department which was displayed
at the Thornbury Historical Society’s Living History Day.
All of these projects proved to be valuable learning experiences for the students as they incorporated many aspects of
our curriculum.
William Montague from Tyler Hall has been named our
Student of the Month. He is an eager learner who works hard
every time he is in our shop.
William Montague
Students in the Automotive Technology Shop have learned
many skills recently, including all about rotors and brake jobs.
Brake rotors are very important components of a good braking
system. These are what you vehicle’s brake pads clamp down on
to stop your wheels from spinning. Often times, a brake job will
involve replacing the rotors because
just as brake pads do, they will eventually wear out as well. Sometimes a
rotor can be resurfaced to provide a
quiet braking process.
Students also learn about calipers,
replacing brake fluid, and installing
pads. We also regulary do oil and filter changes as well.
James Timbers is our Student of
the Month. Nice job and keep up the
quality work.
James Timbers
Consolidated Graphic Communications Account Executive Craig S.
Lafreniere talked about his industry
with Glen Mills students.
Photography students have been working hard. Team photographs were completed in
time for the Winter Sports Ceremony as students assisted in the editing, printing and
packaging process. Student/athletes received photographs with their medals during the
ceremony.
Powerlifters recently were photographed before leaving for the National Powerlifting
Meet in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin and studio portraits were taken of each athlete. Also,
a group photograph was made of the National Team.
Shop students were given the opportunity to cover many of the spring sporting and
news activities on campus. Students have been practicing
using digital cameras in the studio before photographing
campus events.
Students are currently receiving instruction in studio portraiture. Students are learning how to properly set up the studio equipment, light subjects using several different lighting
patterns, and pose subjects to complement features.
Students are also receiving instruction in QuarkXpress as
they are required to complete several projects, including the Photographer Richard Barnes shared
creation of flyers, labels, and brochures.
some insights with Glen Mills PhotograRaymond Kitchens is our Student of the Month. Nice job. phy students.
Auto Body Shop encourages
practice
The Auto Body program encourages our students to practice
auto body repair and painting techniques as much as possible.
With auto body repair, many techniques can be applied to junk
cars such as those in repair lots or junk yards. This allows the
person to practice what he has learned without the risk of causing
damage to a customer's vehicle. Painting techniques are essential
to auto body repair and can take years to master. A single paint
drip mark can create the need to completely redo a paint job,
wasting time and money for a business.
Auto Body repair magazines often provide inside tips,
suggestions for improving technique,s and up-to-date styles that
customers may desire for alterations on vehicles. Additionally, the
magazines will suggest schools or places to learn techniques.
They are also a great way to stay informed on changes to new
models of vehicles.
Also, automobile manufacturer
seminars and events are regularly
conducted for those in the automotive
and auto body industries to keep
professionals informed of any
changes, updates, modifications, and
technological advances of
automobiles and can be of great help
to a career in the field.
We would like to congratulate
John Muldowney from Hayes Hall
for being our Student of the Month.
John Muldowney
Masonry students learn concrete
skills
Photography students get the picture
Raymond Kitchens
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The students in the Masonry Shop have recently had the chance to learn
about concrete as they work their way through our varied curriculum.
Students put their knowledge to work as they recently worked on two projects. One of these projects involved an addition to the platform where the discus
and shot putters perform. The other project was at the Golf Course at Glen Mills
where students helped repair a portion of a cart path. In both of these projects,
students learned how to prep and form the site before mixing the concrete. Students then learned
about the proper mixture of 3/4 inch crushed stone,
concrete sand, water, and concrete mix.
After pouring the concrete, students then needed
to do the finish work and landscape the area. This
involved applying top soil and then seeding the area
to give it a finished look.
Michael Lockhart is our Student of the Month.
Nice job.
Elizabeth Haskell from the Automotive Training
Center in Exton enjoyed spending time with Glen
Mills students during Career Day.
Michael Lockhart
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People involved in the building trades industries need to be wellversed in many areas- from demolition to construction to electrical
and many more.
To that end, our students recently had an opportunity to learn many
electrical skills that will serve them well in the industry, or even as a
homeowner. Students learned the general concepts and basics of single
pole wiring and utilized those skills in our classroom area.
Students also had the chance to meet
with representatives from the home building supply big box stores and Robert H.
Paul from Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19.
Paul talked with students about real world
opportunities that young men with a good
Robert H. Paul from the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19
work ethic and a willingness to learn have
told students about career opportunities in the building
within the industry.
trades industry.
Shale Waldick is our Student of the
Month. Good job and keep up the nice
work.
Shale Waldick
Landscaping students use
growing season as a time
to learn
With the spring growing season upon us, students in the Landscaping program here at the school have been busy with many
learning-filled projects. Students have fertilized some grassy areas
with crab grass preventer. Students also learned about proper application techniques and why fertilizers are often necessary to promote healthy grass.
Students also applied mulch to
many of the flower beds and other
areas around campus. Mulching gives
a finished look to many landscaped
areas. Students have also learned the
proper way to edge out beds.
Of course, students have learned
the proper way to safely cut grass
with our equipment.
Terrell Scott is our Student of the
Month. Nice job and keep up the good
work.
Terrell Scott
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Building Trades students learn electrical skills
Spring 2012
Residential Carpentry students work on mock home
The students in the Residential Carpentry Shop have been active by learning many skills, much of it by
hands-on training.
Students have been applying their knowledge and learning step by step as we have begun the rough
framing of our mock house. Students are learning how to construct framed walls, including window and
door openings. The class is also learning how to install acoustic tile ceilings and hang drywall. All of these
tasks are vital for anyone who would like to enter the building trades industry.
The new students entering shop are learning safety and tool identification.
The students and shop instructor would like to congratulate Cerrone Belo of Lincoln Hall for earning
the Carpentry Shop Student of the Month honors. Belo is a hard worker and enjoys all aspects of carpentry. He is currently a member of our campus Battling Bulls Club.
Cerrone Belo
video Productions students record the action
Students in the video Productions Shop have been assisting in the filming and editing of many events
around campus, including Career Day, the state powerlifting meet, and other sporting events and assemblies. These assignments help the school develop a video archive.
Students then learn editing skills using our high-tech equipment. Students are also working on a video
that will be shown at the Educational Awards Ceremony in June.
Our students also enjoyed the opportunity to see the presentation by NFL Films during Career Day.
Representatives from this well-known company were eager to share many insights about their company
and their industry with our students.
Tyler Malick from Taylor Hall is our Student of the Month. Good job and keep up the good work.
Tyler Malick
Art & Design students develop artistic skills
Students Deion Cleveland and Tyrek Waples talked with
Saiid Kamara from Anytime Fitness.
Computer and commercial art projects are a weekly part of our curriculum as our young men
develop their artistic skills. The students are busy working with Adobe Illustrator, creating new
designs and layouts for greeting cards, posters, unit projects, and weekend boards. Students are also
learning to create new designs and painting plants and flowers.
Other aspiring artists have enjoyed working with acrylic paint and creating some beautiful
landscape scenes.
The Art and Design program is proud to announce that Farah Salah from Tyler Hall has earned
Artist of the Month honors for his hard work in our classroom. He is working towards his Level
One certificate, is very helpful in the classroom, and is always eager to help others.
Farah Salah
Ray Baldwin from PECO, an Exelon Company, tells student Dennis Windham about careers in his industry.
The Career and Technical Education Department
thanks all of our Career Day Guests
Far left: Ron Parsons from the Art
Institutes told students about artistic opportunities at his school.
Left: Siobhan Cusumanao shared information about the Hussian School
of Art with students Shale Waldick
and Daveion Johnson.
U NIT S TUDENT O F T HE M ONTH
Marcus Watson is
the Madison Hall Student of the Month.
This 11th Grade student is learning skills in
the Golf Course Management program here at
the school.
A member of the
Bulls Club, Watson
earned his American
Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED certification and is a positive leader in the unit. He
enjoys lifting weights, watching movies, and boxing.
Jyquan Owens is
the Tyler Hall Student
of the Month. A 10th
grader, Owens is progressing through his Indoor/Outdoor
Maintenance curriculum and is an executive
member of our Bulls
Club.
As a member of the
powerlifting team, he
also earned a trip to the
national meet. He en-
John Henry is the Fillmore Hall Student of the
Month.
Henry is a senior and
is enrolled in our Indoor/Outdoor Maintenance program. He is a
member of the Bulls
Club and has earned Bull
of the Week status.
Steven Williams
is the Hayes Hall
Student of the
Month.
This 11th Grade
student is learning
skills in the Barbering program
and is a member
of the Bulls Club.
A unit leader,
Williams enjoys
playing basketball, watching
movies, and listening to music.
Andrew Williams
is the Lincoln Hall
Student of the Month.
Williams, a senior,
is learning skills in
our Turf Management
program at the Golf
Course at Glen Mills
and is a member of
the Bulls Club. He
has been a Bull of the
Week and is a solid student. He enjoys playing
basketball and working out.
joys football, basketball, and reading books.
Dontae
Coates is
the Taylor
Hall Student of the
Month.
This 9th
Grade student is
learning
skills in
Culinary Arts and has
earned his ServSafe certification. Coates is a mem-
ber of the Bulls
Club, is on the
varsity baseball
team, and has
earned Red Cross
Standard First
Aid with
CPR/AED certification. He has
also made a series of successful
homepasses and is a positive leader in the unit.
For his impressive effort, Tafari Williams is
the Polk Hall Student of
the Month. A member of
the Bulls Club, Williams
is in the 9th Grade and is
enrolled in our Photography Lab. He has also had
OSHA and Standard First
Aid with CPR/AED training.
Student of the Month.
Anderson is a dedicated and hardworking
student and earned the
honor in large part due
to his dedication, commitment, and consistency in the classroom.
Good job and keep
up the great work.
Benaiah Anderson
is the van Buren Hall
Traivon Cherry is
theJackson Hall
Student of the
Month. Cherry is
enrolled in our Retail Management
program and has
earned his GED and
is a positive member
of the Bulls Club.
He also was a member of the bowling and football teams.
Good job and keep up the nice work.
Darrell Reid is the
Jefferson Hall Student
of the Month. Reid
has earned his GED
and is on the track
team.
Reid is also learning skills in the Journalism program and is
interested in sports
and music.