The Lion’s Den

National Honors Society

Induction Ceremony

Spring 2018

On Friday, May 4, nine Brimm students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Families. staff and students attended the ceremony. The students were honored for their academics, leadership, service and char-acter. Ms. Nguyen, NHS advisor, and Principal Gehring hosted the ceremony; Dr. Oscar Holmes IV was the keynote speaker. Dr. Holmes is an Assistant Professor of Management and Director of Access and Outreach for Business Education at Rutgers School of Business in Camden. Congratulations all students!

National Honors Society Inductees

Class of 2018: Chyna Felix-Spady;

Class of 2019; Ty’Asia Albert, Ciondae Horsey, Mery Nadiele, Kanyia Thomas

Class of 2020: Dynazia Holness, Ahdaira Mackin, Abigail Rivera-Mercado, Janiyah Taylor

Ms. Nguyen

Dr. Oscar Holmes IV addressed students during his keynote speech.

Brimm’s own Jordan Hawkins competed on May 5 in Rochester, New York in the Level 7 national gymnas-tics competition. Jordan represented TNT Gymnastics in Maple Shade, New Jersey. At the regional competi-tion in Maryland on March 7, Jordan placed 3rd All Around and 3rd on balance beam. Jordan was one of the top seven gymnasts in the region which earned her a spot at the national competition. Congratulations!

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Brimm Student Competes at

National Gymnastics Competition

The Chowhounds held another suc-cessful community event on Satur-day, April 28 for Camden residents and their pets. 30 students serviced 75 dogs and cats with free immun-izations. In addition, they distributed 5 pallets of dog and cat food and took the names of 50 pets to receive free neutering. With the warm weather finally here, the Chow-hounds would like to remind every-one to make sure your pets are hy-drated and remember that the ground may be hot for your pet’s paws. If the ground is hot when your bare feet touch it, it could burn their paws.

Brimm Students Featured at Camden Comic Con

Each week during exposures, students worked with Mr. Jose Jimenez of Center for Family Services to create a comic about media. Their work was displayed at the Camden Comic Con at Rutgers University in Camden, on Saturday, April 14.

Chowhounds Spring Event

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NFL: The NFL draft was held Apr il 26-28, at AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas, also home of the Dallas Cowboys. In the first round, the Cleveland Browns had the first pick and selected Baker Mayfield, a quarterback form Oklahoma. The Eagles made their first selection in Round 2 and selected Dallas Goedert, a tight end from South Dakota State. The pick was announced by David Akers. Nick Foles has not been traded but the question of which quarterback will start for the Eagles still has yet to be decided. The schedule for the 2018 regular season has been released. The first pre-season game will be against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 9 in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Eagles will open the season against the Atlanta Falcons on September 9. The Eagles were fitted for their championship rings in April. In other news, New England Patriots tight end, Rob Gronkowski, announced in April he will not retired and will be back for another season with the Patriots. MLB: The Phillies are right behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East Division with a record of 22-15. The St. Louis Cardinals lead the National League Central division with a record of 20 - 14 and the Arizona Diamondback lead the National League West Division with a record of 24 - 11. In the American League East Division, the New York Yankees lead with a record of 26 - 10. The Cleveland Indians lead the Central Division with a record of 18 - 18 and the Houston Astros lead the West Division with a record of 24 - 15. NBA: The 76ers were in the playoffs for the first time since 2012. In the first round, they defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the series. The Boston Celtics won the conference semi-finals series 4 -1. NHL: The Philadelphia Flyers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs in Game 6 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins lost their series against the Washington Capitals. The Capitals will play the Tampa Bay Lighting in the Eastern Conference Finals which begin Friday, May 11 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sports Reel by Jeremy Cantillano

Happy Birthday!

March

Sylmari Pabon

Jordan Smith

Jer’mya Russell

Nyraysia Robinson

Laurence Corsey

Nadine Melendez

Precious Jewel Riley

Kordell Edmond

Wisdom Perez

Lea Rosario

Mah’khi Rozier

Kwanza Dillard

Teonni Pitts

Estassy Ramos

Destiny Land

Elisemari Mendez

Joshua Crespo

Kayla Withers

Camara Hall

Karl Forrest

Lillian Martinez—Reyes

Nytasia Braxton

Juan Roldan

Lizmarie Torres-Soto

Alexander Cordero

Dynazia Holness

April

Anastesia Torres

Zakir Jones

Ciondae Horsey

Christain Moreno

Francielys Guzman-Melendez

Jorda Sweet

Divine Dewitt

Amir Watson

Ky’aaijsha Clayton

Jaylin Colon

Gianni Jordan

Dylan Santiago

Jasmine Holmes

Ja’mya Clement-Johnson

prior to teaching. I planned to return home to Liberia and improve agricul-ture production. Due to a Civil War in Liberia that started in the early 1980s, I couldn’t go home with my family and we came to New Jersey.

What is your best year working at Brimm?

Out of 20 something?! The thing I have enjoyed most over the years is when I get to see what our students that gradu-

ated have accomplished. Not only med-ical school or nursing. We have also had students become pharmacists, law-yers, and veterinarians. Some of our graduates came back to Camden to work and others are pursing other ca-reers. One of our graduates earned a Ph. D. in cancer research, another is currently in school to become a veteri-narian, and many have graduated from medical school. It is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.

How long have you been working in Camden?

Dr. Lewis This October will be 24 years with the district. My first three years were at Yorkship and I’ve been at Brimm since 1997. I was here when the first class graduated in 1998.

If you weren’t an teacher, what would you want to be?

Dr. Lewis: I am a trained veter inar i-an and worked with local veterinarians

Dominque Cranshaw, Senior

First Choice College: I will be attending Stockton University.

Plans for the Future: I plan to pursue a career in the medical field.

Favorite Part of Brimm: I have made great memories here.

How have you changed through the years?: I think I’ve opened up a lot more. Freshman year I was really quiet and now not I’m not afraid speak up.

Who inspired you the most? Mr. C. I know he is doing the best for us.

Danica Cranshaw, Senior

First Choice College: I will be attending Stockton University.

Plans for the Future: To become a forensics scientist.

Favorite Part of Brimm: I like that we can connect with our teachers because we are a small school.

How have you changed through the years?: I’ve become more open and out-going.

Who inspired you the most? My teachers, especially the teachers I had freshman year.

Wisdom Perez, Senior

First Choice College: Rowan University

Plans for the Future: To attend college and own a record label.

Favorite Part of Brimm: The positive energy.

How have you changed through the years?: I interact more with others now.

Who inspired you the most? Malcom X

Staff Interviews by Jordan Hawkins With Dr. Lewis

Senior Profiles by Kiandre Davis and Ni’Asia Moore

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Juniors at the Riverwinds College Fair in Deptford. Almost ready for senior year!

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Class of 2018 Senior Signing Day

With graduation just a little over a month away, the Class of 2018 announced their decision of where they will attend college this fall. Family, staff, and fellow students cheered as each senior was called on stage. Students represented their colleges with shirts and signs. Congratulations!

NJ Featured College

Kean University

Brimm News Advisor

Mrs. Johnson

fjohnson@camden.k12.nj.us

Student Reporters

Jeremey Cantillano

Ky’aaijsha Clayton

Kiandre Davis

Camara Hall

Jordan Hawkins

Madizon Martinez

Dynasty Nelson

Analyse Ortiz

Tatiyanna Rigney

UPCOMING DATES: May 17:

Junior and Senior Prom

May 23:

Junior Parent Night - Open to current 11th grade students and parents.

June 19:

Six Flags Great Adventure trip (Tentative)

June 21:

Field Day

June 22:

Tentative Last Day of School and

graduation at H. B. Wilson Family School, 11:00 a.m.

June 27 & 28:

Senior Pictures - See schedule for arrival time. Any questions, please call Ms. Holmes at 856-966-2500 x35401

For more information, visit www.kean.edu to learn about

majors and what Kean University has to offer.

Kean University, is a public 4-year university located in Union, NJ with an additional location in Hillside, NJ.

Kean University offers 50 undergraduate majors and 30 mas-ter’s program. Students can chose from a variety of majors in-cluding health, public administration, education, business, and information technology.

There are many ways to become involved in student life at Kean University. There are more than 150 clubs and organiza-tions which help foster leadership skills and community service. Students can also participate in athletics at the recreational level or join the Kean Cougars varsity sports teams. Kean is a part of the NCAA Division III New Jersey Athletic Conference.

The school has adopted and cares for two cougars, Sage and Scout. The cougars live at the Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo

Application Deadline: Aug 15

SAT/ACT scores must be received by Aug 15

Selective, 78% (Fall 2016)

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