The Lion’s Den

Brimm Leads the Way

Fall 2019

At the 2019 Sustainable Jersey for Schools awards ceremony in Atlantic City, Brimm Medical Arts High School won the Sustainability Champion Award in the high school category. The school displayed exemplary action in a number of categories and earned silver certification. Through efforts to recycle, reduce energy, conserve water, and create a greener society, Brimm achieved the highest number of points. Ms. Deborah Goodman and Principal Macrina accepted the award on behalf of Brimm. In addition, Brimm placed 1st out of 3,500 high school across the country based on other schools that are certified. The school was recognized at the district 2019 convocation on October 18. Thank you Ms. Goodman for your efforts to help Brimm lead the way!

UPCOMING DATES For the CCSD Academic

Calendar, click here

November 13:

Marking Period 1 Ends

November 20:

11th Grade Parent Night

(4:30p - 6:30p)

November 25:

Early Dismissal (1:00p)

Conferences for

Elementary and Family Schools (2:00p- 6:00p)

November 26:

Early Dismissal (1:00p)

Conferences for High Schools (2:00p- 6:00p)

November 27:

Early Dismissal (1:00p)

Homecoming Dance (7:00p)

November 28-29:

No School - Thanksgiving

December 18:

Marking Period 2 - Mid-point

December 20:

Early Dismissal for Students

(1:00p)

December 23 - January 1:

No School - Winter Recess

School Resumes January 2.

January 6:

No School - Three Kings Day

Brimm Medical Arts High School students at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees, learning emergency medical techniques on a robotic mannequin.

Brimm students learning about nursing careers at Rutgers-Camden Nursing School.

Last summer, seniors Abigail Mercado-Rivera and Janiyah Taylor began an internship with Dr. Peter Gallie at the Rowan University, Bio-medical Engineering school. This past summer, juniors Johnson Le and Alexis Watson joined the internship. On October 17, the students presented their research project at the national conference for the Biomedical Engineering Society at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Over 5,000 scientists from across the United States and Canada attended the conference.

Brimm students at the Federal Courthouse participating in a moot court competition.

A Bittersweet Goodbye

mom and my friend Nish.

Francielys Guzman, Senior

First Choice College: Rutgers Camden

Plans for the Future: I want to become an obstetrician

Favorite Part of Brimm: Being in the Spirit Club and Comic Book Club.

How have you changed through the years?: I’ve matured a lot and I am more willing to takes risks now.

Who inspired you the most? Mr.

Catera Vaughn, Senior

First Choice College: Rider University

Plans for the Future: To become a general surgeon or athletic trainer for the NFL.

Favorite Part of Brimm: AP Biology

How have you changed through the years?: I matured and learned not to say everything on my mind. I’m more confident in myself too.

Who inspired you the most? My

Chavarria. He always talks about what’s coming next and helps us prepare for the next step. He helps us grow and feel confident.

Be sure to follow all of our seniors throughout the year as they are

accepted into college and make their final decision in the Spring!

Senior Profiles

first representation before stepping

through the door. Most importantly

them to take it up a few notches when it

comes to self-confidence in the areas of

reading, writing and speaking. I want

them to stop second guessing their

ideas and points and graduate to

supporting and defending their ideas.

If you weren’t a teacher, what you

want to be?

Ms. Elliott: I would be a full-time

writer working part-time as a traveling,

visiting creative writing professor.

Believe it or not, that’s a thing!

If you could meet any famous person,

dead or alive, who would your meet

and why?

Ms. Elliott: I would love to meet the

late-great science-fiction author,

Octavia Butler. When I read her novel,

“Wildseed”, I fell in love with her

words and characters. She died in 2006.

How long have you been working in

Camden?

Ms. Elliott: I have worked for the

Camden City School District for about

5 years.

What are your expectations for

students?

Ms. Elliott: My expectations are high

for my students because I believe in

their abilities, skills and talents. I want

them to excel in strengthening their

communication skills because it is their

Staff Interviews Ms. Elliot, English Teacher (11th Grade Summit)

After 25 years of service to the district and 22 years at Brimm Medical Arts High School, Dr. Lewis has retired. Dr. Lewis has

been part of the Brimm family since 1997 and has seen every graduating class since the first class graduated in 1998. Dr. Lewis

was instrumental with helping make the Coriell Institute for Medical Research science fair a success and he helped write the

curriculum for Anatomy and Physiology and Genetics. In addition to being the department chair, Dr. Lewis taught AP Biology,

Anatomy, Genetics and created the course Medical Terminology. Dr. Lewis plans to spend more time traveling oversees and

spending time with his family in Chicago. We wish him well in his retirement and hope to continue his legacy.

Happy Birthday!

September

Jonathan Gonzalez

Kirk Moore

Eduardo Sica

Emmanuel Polonia

Kenneth Carter

Nina Nguyen

Tyjon Thomas

Elizabeth Santiago

Angel Hernandez

Braniya Mansfield

Clinton Trent

Tirek Austin-Cave

Tre’Shawn Green

Gisselle Smith-Echevarria

Orquedia Jimenez

Racheed Long

Elijah Hamiton

Donaija Muse

Zinzi Muhammad

Tah-Janai Carstarphen

Cameal Eggleston-Woods

Amit Frazier

Daniel Medina

October

Ciani Brinson

Tamir Fisher

Naz-Sir Oglesby

Catera Vaughn

Mo’Nae Clayton

Marcus Perkins

Stephanie Herrera-Pintor

Aniya Freeman

Dominic Rodriguez

Byron Mosley

Elianna Alicea

Cydia Mitchell

Kevin Belfort

@Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts HS @BrimmMAHS

For all the latest updates throughout the year, follow us on social media!

Beam signing at the new Camden High School. Representing the class of 2022:

Tahjanai Carstarphen,

Vance Carter,

Nachai Walker,

Shawn Washington,

Leighasia Welsley

Students from Brimm Medical Arts High School supported the students at Forest Hill Elementary School during their Harvest Festival. Thank you, Principal Rahman and Mrs. Holmes for your partnership.

New Jersey Featured College

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

For more information, visit www.rutgers.edu to learn about majors

and what Rutgers has to offer.

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, is a public 4-year research university and the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey. Founded in 1766 and called Queens College, the university has expanded to include three regional campuses. The main campus, located in New Brunswick, NJ has five mini-campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway. New Brunswick is accessible by car and NJ Transit.

The most popular majors include Psychology, Computer and Information Sciences, Biological Sciences, Economics, and Information Science.

Students can join more than 400 student clubs and organizations, including more than 80 fraternities and sororities. The New Brunswick campus offers many services including health services and first year seminars. In sports, Rutgers is part of the NCAA Division I and also offers club sports and intramural leagues. Scholarships and financial aid are offered.

Application Deadline: Rolling

More selective, 60% (Fall 2018)

Message from Guidance Seniors should create their college list, apply for financial aid and begin asking for recommendation letters. Consider applying to several colleges: in state schools, out of state schools, liberal arts colleges, HBCUs, and Camden County College. By winter break, complete a minimum of five college applications and your financial aid application.

On Saturday, November 16, join the Camden College Access Network for a Launch Party at the Kroc Center from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. There will be food, games, and prizes. There will also be a FAFSA information session, and more free workshops for parents and students. There is also an HBCU College Fair on Tuesday, November 19. More information will be communicated soon, but save the date.

December 4 is a district wide FAFSA night for all seniors in the district. A location will be announced shortly, but save the date.

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Chantel Jones at cjones4@fandm.edu or at (267) 997-6739.