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Book Over Balls Presents $500 Check For Additional School Funds
Josiah Hammons (center) stands with his Books Over Balls coaches, (left to right) Coach Joe Miller, Founder and CEO Fernando Vincent, Coach James, Revin Fellows, also a Founder of Books Over Balls, and Coach Curry. Fernando Vincent presented a $500 check to Josiah on behalf of Books Over Balls to add to his scholarship funds as he prepares to go to the University. of the Incarnate Word, a Division 1 school in San Antonio, Texas. Books Over Balls was instrumental in providing the opportunities to compete that led him to receive a full scholarship for basketball. BOB CEO Fernando Vincent explained the significance of players being accepted at Division 1 schools."The competition is tougher and they stand a greater chance at being seen and drafted by a professional basketball team," he stated. Josiah said he is looking forward to the challenges of competing with highly skilled athletes and welcomes the opportunity to be among the nation's best. He said he also intends to maintain academic excellence as well and aspires to pursue a career in Real Estate. Photo by Marcus Robinson
Josiah Hammons Signs His Official Div. 1 Scholarship Agreement
Signing the official scholarship agreement in the presence of his mother Judy Buice and his father and father Percy Hammons Jr. at the BSLM Center in Chicago, Josiah Hammons prepares to launch his career in the fall of 2023 He said he was deliberate in his choice of schools, seeking an institution that offered a spiritual base and the right atmosphere to encourage academic studies.. While eligible for and sought after by a number of universities, he ultimately chose the University of the Incarnate Word in Texas. Photo by Naimah Latif
First Lady Jill Biden Praises Chicago Apprenticeships
Observes Robotics Demonstration at Rolling Meadows High School
"Not everyone needs a four-year degree. It's about jobs." Dr Jill Biden
Kate Foley Finds A Pathway to A Career
Rolling Meadows sophomore student Kate Foley discusses with Dr. Biden her work with metal printers and other machines as part of the school's Career Pathways Program. She said that her teachers greatly influenced her interest in Engineering and stated that her ultimate goal is to pursue a career in biomedical engineering, particularly after witnessing her mother's struggles with breast cancer. Photo by John L. Alexander
Dr. Michele Smith Ties Students to Workforce
Dr. Michele Smith, Vice President of Workforce Solutions, Harper College, added remarks during the roundtable discussion about the Career Pathways Program with Dr Jill Biden, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Dr, Laz Lopez, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, District 214. Photo by John L Alexander
School STEM Program Teaches Robotics Skills
Dr. Jill Biden visited the Engineering Lab at Rolling Meadows High School, and is joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and students Ethan, Kaitlin and Dave, along with Secretary Miguel Carona, Secretary Marty Walsh, Secretary Gina Raimondo, Dr. Laz Lopez and a Rolling Meadows Engineering teacher. In the center is a robot created by Rolling Meadows engineering students. Photo by John L. Alexander.
BDM Sports Update
by Brian McCoy, Sports Columnist
FLORIDA - The Chicago Wolfpack Youth Football Team heads home from the Youth Football Championship Games in Florida. Although they did not win the title, they are champions to all of us in Chicago.The bus is scheduled to arrive Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 6:00am, back at its starting point on 63rd and Stony Island at the Jackson Park Football Field. Spread the word! Spread the word1 Spread the word! The team deserves a hero's Welcome Home!
The Midwest Regional undefeated 2021 Champion Wolfpack Youth Football Team were in Florida at the National Championship keeping their academic schedule tight daily. Here they can be seen studying after practice and before games. Academics is also a team effort! Coach Ernest Radcliffe made sure the team members kept up with their studies while on the road.
Students study in between practice
Success is a team effort on and off the field
Academics is still Number 1 for team
Academics is still Number 1 for team
Success is a team effort on and off the field
Academics is still Number 1 for team
Homework is essential for champions
Success is a team effort on and off the field
Success is a team effort on and off the field
Success is a team effort on and off the field
Success is a team effort on and off the field
Success is a team effort on and off the field
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Ivy Tech Community College
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Greets Staff and Students Upon Arrival at Ivy Tech in Valparaiso, Indiana
VALPARAISO, Ind. - Jill Biden, first lady of the U.S. came to to view the program at Ivy Tech Community College and encourage students to continue preparing themselves with the skills that are in high demand in today's technologically advanced society. Arriving with her were U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su and U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk. Joining them and speaking on the program were U.S. Rep Frank Mrvan D-Highland, Indiana; Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech Community College; and Lane Seibert, an Ivy Tech Community College student who introduced Dr. Jill Biden. Photo by John L. Alexander
Dr. Biden Observes Projects By Technology Students
Dr. Biden met with faculty, students and a graduate of the college’s energy technology department. In the photo, she speaks to a a student who immigrated from Chad before coming to Indiana and studying renewable energy at Ivy Tech Community College. He said he is expected to graduate in May and his goal is to one day found his own company.
Mike Jones, Ivy Tech adjunct faculty, told her that the local utility NIPSCO has a policy that guarantees their students job interviews. Then, Dr. Biden spoke with the chair of the college’s renewable energy program. He said that Indiana has one of the fastest growing renewable energy grids in the country. Photo by John L. Alexander.
Dr. Biden To Students In Renewable Energy Program: "You Are Our Future"
Students involved in a number of projects were waiting to meet Dr. Biden and explained what they are learning. Dr. spoke with Oliver Wood, a high school sophomore, who is taking classes at both Ivy Tech Community College and Chesterton High School. Oliver Wood gave a demonstration of a wind turbine simulator, before Dr. Biden addressed the gathering.
"This is so exciting,” Biden said while speaking with students in the renewable energy program. “This is the future.” The students then gave Dr. Biden a demonstration of a solar energy system simulator. "You are our future," she told them. Photo by John L. Alexander.
"Community Colleges Provide Best Career Training In America"
In her remarks, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden reiterated the commitment that the Biden Administration has demonstrated in the creation of jobs in America. In the President's State of the Union Address last month, President Joe Biden stated that community colleges provide the “best career training in America,” and highlighted the millions of jobs that the Biden-Harris Administration has created, such as jobs in growing sectors like infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act. Photo by John L. Alexander
