Category Archives: Service

A Word from Principal Cynthia Hanish, Health Careers @ MLK Career Campus

  PITW #168 *bing* If You Want to Communicate Powerfully Tell a Story. A major part of our mission is to inspire others to civic action. All great leaders communicated their ideas best by telling a story—think how many Bible … Continue reading

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Challenge Day(s) at Thomas Jefferson 9th Grade Academy

By Sharae Smith, CM– Thomas Jefferson 9th Grade Academy Imagine a place that makes you feel safe. A place where you feel secure and protected. There are no risks that you take; you keep everything around you at a distance. … Continue reading

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Value & Respect of PT and DB

Todd Marsh, Team Leader– Thomas Jefferson Ninth Grade Academy PITW #11  Nail the Details!  Every Single One. Excellence is all in the details.  EVERYTHING COUNTS, ALL THE TIME! What’s a burger without a bun?  What’s the macaroni without the cheese? … Continue reading

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50 Acts of Leadership

By Marquisha Henderson, CM-Thomas Jefferson 9th Grade Academy Thomas Edison once said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”  Are leaders born or made?  A question that plagues the mind of … Continue reading

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All the World’s a Stage

By Becca Frick– CM, Thomas Jefferson 9th Grade Academy Thomas Jefferson’s Drama Club gets the opportunity to experience the Near West Theater. On Wednesday November 16th, 2011 the City Year drama Club attended a final dress rehearsal of the musical “Oliver” … Continue reading

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Big City BOO!!

By Bre-Anna Carruthers, CM- East Technical High School Big City Boo is an annual Halloween event hosted by the City of Cleveland, Mayor Frank Jackson and the Lonnie Burten Recreation Center, located in the East Tech neighborhood. Our City Year team does a lot … Continue reading

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Thomas Jefferson Goes Green!!

Today TJ got a recycling dumpster dropped off from the City of Cleveland Waste Division!  It was first asked for by last year corps member Melissa Clark (who attended last night’s alumni event!).  A big thanks to Todd Marsh, Team … Continue reading

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Red Jacket Ceremony

On September 10, 2010, City Year Corps Members publically received their “Bombers”(red jackets) at the annual City Year Red Jacket Ceremony. This year the ceremony was held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. For the event, … Continue reading

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