Tag Archives: A Walk in My Boots
From Memphis to Cleveland in a City Year
Marquisha Henderson- CM, Thomas Jefferson Ninth Grade Academy Beginning My first taste of City Year was like nothing I had ever experienced. If I had to describe it I would say at times it was like a sweet nectar, fulfilling … 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
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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Apocalypse or Not.
By Selina Rios, TL-East Tech High School It’s that time of year again… Christmas and Hanukah have passed us by and New Year’s Eve is fast approaching. For City Year Cleveland this means that Advanced Training Academy and Retreat (with … Continue reading
A Rose and A Thorn
By Selina Rios, TL-East Tech High School One thing that City Year Corps Members (CM) question is the culture. I could try and explain what our culture is like, but truth be told, it’s something that must be experienced. This … Continue reading
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Welcome to Ohio
By Selina Rios, TL- East Tech High School Born and raised in Kansas City, MO it holds a special place in my heart. I had not seen my family since the end of June and was really just missing the … Continue reading
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Bluetooth
By Selina Rios, TL– East Tech High School There are three things that a person will learn about me after a few days: I am monotone, I am sarcastic, but more importantly, I love social media. I suppose love isn’t … Continue reading
PITW 181: Make It Better.
By Rosalyn Gholston, CM–John F. Kennedy High School I must admit my CY experience has been quite the rollercoaster. I’ve experienced periods of joy along with spurts of frustration; nonetheless, my experience as a Corps Member (CM) continues to inspire … Continue reading
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