Johntrelle Bowles saw the aftermath of shooting violence in Gary first-hand when he served as a volunteer in the emergency room at the Methodist Hospitals Northlake. “I’m originally from Harvey, Ill., so I know about violence,” he said while watching Tuesday’s rally against violence at 21st Century Charter School where he’s student body president. Bowles […]
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Raven Osborne and Awanii Nicholson have never met and likely never will. Their paths almost crossed earlier this week when I met with them just minutes apart for two separate columns. But after hearing their stories I realized the two women’s lives are somehow intertwined, like a classroom and a lesson plan. Nicholson, 38, has […]
GARY The basketballs were bouncing behind the Gary home. The older brother and sister dribbled between the orange cones, then shot one jumper after another. On and on and on the scene played out. Off to the side, a bench sat on the grass. The little brother, Eugene German, looked on. The 4-year-old’s feet didn’t […]
Johntrell Bowles is a senior student at 21st Century Charter School at Gary who is now a Questbridge Scholar and will be attending University at Virginia in Fall of 2016! Johntrell heard about the Questbridge from Mr. Velasco, a Mentor and history teacher at the high school and decided to apply to the program with […]
CENTIER BANK PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK The Centier Bank Performers of the Week are Gary 21st Century senior basketball player Eugene German and Mishawaka senior basketball player Jordan Arch. In Tuesday’s 88-73 win over Hammond, the 6-foot German tallied 40 points on 15-of-20 shooting from the field, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range. The Northern Illinois […]
The Centier Bank Performer of the Week is Gary 21st Century senior guard Eugene German. In Tuesdays 96-93 win against Indianapolis Herron, the 6-foot-1 Northern Illinois recruit scored 32 points on 12-of-26 shooting from the field, 2-of-6 from 3-point range, and 6-of-9 from the free throw line. He also pulled down 12 rebounds, dished off […]
GARY Honor roll students at 21st Century Charter School recently were recognized at an Academic Pep Rally, highlighting their efforts in school and determination to excel in prepare for higher education. Its important for our students to know that their academic success is celebrated and respected at school and in the community. Its important for […]
It’s no accident that Eugene German led the state in scoring last year. 21st Century coach Rodney Williams says it can be hard to pry German away from the gym. “The guy is an unbelievably hard worker,” Williams said. “He eats, sleeps and breathes basketball. Sometimes, we have to kick him out of the gym.” […]
Eugene German, a 21st Century Division I Basketball player signs with Northern Illinois University. Congrats Eugene! See Story
Extra resources lift performance of impoverished schools J.K. Wall August 22, 2015 From the outside, Providence Cristo Rey High School looks like a school that’s struggling. Located just south of Haughville, in one of Indianapolis’ poorest neighborhoods, the 107-year-old brick building wears its age, with the white trim flecked by paint chips. There is no […]