Philly News reporter Jason Nark passed along this article on Camden High hoops legend Dajuan Wagner. It’s from a few years ago, but I loved it and wanted to share it, in part because it’s rich in lore. That’s such a critical part of a community’s history: He had already been a local star for years … Continue reading The Legend of Dajuan Wagner…
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I’m a basketball junkie, having played myself first at DeMatha and later at UPenn. So I don’t need an excuse to go see good high school hoops. But combining my love of basketball with my love of seeing community in action? Last night, that proved irresistible and I made my first trip to Camden High … Continue reading Camden High Hoops and Local Knowledge…
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I’m pleased to introduce Keith Benson, a Camden High teacher and Camden resident. You can find him on twitter at @CamdenEANJ. Keith is frustrated that local media (particularly the Inky and Courier-Post) haven’t accepted teachers’ op-eds on Camden’s public education story. I asked him if he would be willing to contribute his take here. A … Continue reading Community Voice: An Educator on Camden Schools…
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While I was watching the Camden Christmas Parade, a few of the players from the Camden High Varsity Men’s Basketball team asked me if I was interested in buying chocolates to support the team. I bought a few, something I almost inevitably do, remembering my own days of selling chocolates, or even collecting money at … Continue reading Selling Chocolate…
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