I just wish they could do me one favor, start updating and letting everyone know what's going on up there. I hope there are students who are operating these sites. BTW, if you are looking volunteers please get in touch with me. I would like to find a way to give back to the old high school.
Falcon City - Blog of Harlan Community Academy HS
Harlan Falcons on Twitter
BTW, I hope they update the blog soon because I will add this blog to the neighborhood blogroll!
Don't forget about the NING group for Harlan Alumni and the Harlan Alumni Association. You can visit the official site by clicking the pic at the very top!
BTW, I found this article from the newsfeed at the Harlan Blog, this is without a doubt great news. Something everyone should know about!
Some high schoolers use free time to goof off with friends, but Brandon McNamara studied tough topics like nuclear war and alternative energy when he was not in the classroom.Congrats to all graduates once again, although I know that for the most part spring commencements are over!
McNamara was a member of the Harlan Community Academy's debate team, which meant he often stayed up late doing research on issues like biofuels and global warming, and he and his teammates set up mock debates on weekends so they could practice for tournaments. Because of his dedication and debating skill, McNamara won a full ride to Northwestern University. He's just one example of how participating in debates has helped Chicago Public Schools students excel academically, while also improving their social skills.
"I was never really a good speaker when I was younger, that's how most people are," said McNamara, who joined the team his sophomore year and stayed because of the "real world" experience he gained on the team.
"It makes you want to learn more," he said.
...
Robert Pincham, Harlan's debate coach, says all of his debaters have received college acceptance letters from such schools as the University of Illinois, Howard University and Vanderbilt University.
Yes, Robert Pincham is the son of the late R. Eugene Pincham. Robert is an exceptionally hardworking teacher at Harlan working with the Debate team and making sure the students take advantage of other programs such as the Mikva Challenge Bob is also a resident owning a home 1 block from his Dad's. Congrats Bob for all that you do for our kids.
ReplyDeleteBy the way the Principal Reginal Evans invites any and all alum to get involved at Harlan. You can call him directly at the school or contact the LSC Chair Marvin McNeil or Seth McCormick on the LSC..maybe through the website.