Brian Finney: Tech and Student Support

            Many students know Brian Finney from his job as a computer technician, but his impact on T.C. goes way beyond the students help desk.  Finney is one of those school administrators whose job goes way beyond what they do during the school day.  Not only does he help fix computers, but he also helps [...]

Who is Responsible for Breaking up Fights at School?

“It’s still a little bit tender,” Mary Sue Garner says, referring to her no longer bruised arm. The Minnie Howard geometry teacher hurt her arm while trying to break up a fight between two students in the hallway. One of Garner’s students had wrapped his arms around an involved person in an attempt to break [...]

Sapore D’Italia

       When strolling past 1310 Mount Vernon Ave, it is easy to pass the little hole-in-the-wall restaurant next to a barber shop. However, if given the opportunity, this small-time eatery can provide a big-time meal.             Sapore D’Italia Ristorante and Pizzeria is an extremely cozy Italian restaurant. Sapore is small enough that two waiters can [...]

Attention all T.C. G.I.R.L.S.

Sometimes high school females will say, “It’s just a girl thing.” Girls Inspiring Relationships, Leadership, and Success ( G.I.R.L.S) is a new club led by Ms. Jackson and Ms. Denton. Any girls that are seeking help with relationship, school or need other advice about issues facing teenage girls can get it through G.I.R.L.S.   The [...]

Wale Speaks to Titans

“Wale, all you know how do is rap. You can’t make songs.” Most people would be satisfied to have Wale Folarin’s considerable musical talents, but for the D.C.-area rapper, these naysayers provided a challenge. He focused on being a more complete musical artist, as well as developing his business skills. Now Wale has evolved into [...]

The Foster Families of TC

As the 2009 holiday season is well underway, most TC students will spend time with their families and celebrate the holiday in which they believe. Additionally the holidays are also used to get the whole family together and celebrate their love for each other. Most of us are lucky to have that opportunity and to [...]

T.C Remembers Emma Cabrera

       With the holiday season quickly approaching, ACPS mourns the loss of a beloved teacher, Emma Cabrera. Opening her classroom doors everyday, Ms. Cabrera brought the Spanish language into the lives of many T.C students. Since the first day of school, Cabrera could be found bright and early in her vibrantly decorated classroom, helping ninth [...]

Break: Chill or Drill?

As Winter Break draws closer, T.C. students are filled with the joy at the thought of freedom from school for two short weeks, but also experience a sense of dread when thinking of their massive workload over break. Historically, students have received work over extended breaks, but the amount depends entirely on the teacher. The [...]

Meet Your Mighty Titan: Roberta Parsons

To most students Ms. Parsons is just a gym or driver’s education teacher, if they don’t know, Roberta Parsons does a lot more than just teach.  She has spent the last couple of years training for and running triathlons, extremely challenging races to compete in.  On top of all her other sports, Parsons has been [...]

Colleges Sign TC’s MVPs

Any way it’s looked at, the college process is difficult. Deciding between schools, the applications, keeping grades up and figuring out how to pay for tuition all contribute to the significant stress that seniors often find themselves under during the first semester. However for three T.C. students that headache is all over. Adam Forrer, Grace [...]

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