CONWELL MUSIC: The Strings to Success

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By S. Hogan – 62 – CCB Correspondent

Impromptu Conwell Classroom Concert led by Ms. Manuela, Conwell Violin Teacher on Dec. 12.

Lead videography edit by K. Velasquez-82-CCB Staff with footage by Mr. Dungan-CCB co-advisor and CC Turco-62-CCB Contributor.

Conwell Middle Magnet school has many musical instruments for its students, but today I will tell you about the violin and the many kinds of people that love instruments and today we will talk about one lovely person who teaches it.

“I think [the violin] helps the class get more active,” A. Snowden-62, a Conwell violin student said.

She was explaining that music is something that can get people to be more active, rather than sitting down on some sort of electronic device. Ms.Manuela, Conwell’s violin teacher, is one of the best violin teachers to learn from, A. Snowden said.

According to Ms. Manuela, when she was nine years old, she loved the idea of teaching. By the time she was the age of 17, Ms. Manuela loved seeing her students succeed in life and go on to inspire others to discover their own ability to play music.

“I have loved playing the violin since the age of nine and now I’m a violin teacher,”
Ms. Manuela said. “I love to teach my students how to play and after all these years I still love what I do.”

Ms. Manuela said that when she first started teaching, she just thought it would be a cool experience. But, it’s different now.

“I now know this is what I was born to do,” she said. “And I love this with all the kind loving students I teach!”

Editor’s Note:
S. Hogan is also a member of Ms. Manuella’s violin class. Ms. Manuella holds classes every Monday. To enroll in her class, please talk to your homeroom teacher or see Ms. Maria in the main office.

Posted by CCB Staff.

CONWELL NEWS: The Nutcracker Play Experience

Posted on December 21, 2022 by ccbstaff

By A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Reporter

Photo by A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Staff

The Conwell Middle Magnet School After School All Stars (ASAS) and PA Ballet students had an opportunity to spectate the Nutcracker Ballet that is being performed at the Kimmel Center. It was hosted on Dec. 20 through 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. According to ASAS coordinator and Conwell Middle School secretary Ms. Maria.

The Kimmel center is a large theater dedicated to spreading diversity between the audience through Performing Arts and Education, according to the Kimmel Center website. The Kimmel center is located at 300 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia, just six miles from Conwell.

Ms. Maria said that she enjoyed the performance, describing it as, “a story without words.” She also stated that she, “experienced the full show, and she loved the story, beauty, and atmosphere.”

Mr. Young, an ASAS assistant stated, “the play demonstrated the history of the Nutcracker greatly. It helps expose students to different types of media than what we have now.”

Students that participate in the Conwell Middle School PA Ballet program were able to receive a trip to the Kimmel Center using a bus as a means of transportation.

One of many students that attended the play, J. Gonzalez – section 72, has said that he liked his experience at the Kimmel Center.

“[It was] enjoyable due to their experience and mastery over their performance,” Gonzalez said.

He also stated that the performance simply made you want to watch the actors act in their respective roles.

If you like to attend the play for yourself, visit the Kimmel Center website. The performance is currently being held through Dec 9 – December 28.

For more information about PA Ballet or ASAS, please see Ms. Maria in the Main office.

Photo by A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Staff

Posted by CCB Staff

ASAS: Boxing Program Profile

Posted on December 15, 2022 by ccbstaff

by J. Boggs-Mendeloski – 61 – CCB Editor

Photo by A. Vega-81-CCB Photographer and graphic art by V. Escorza-62-CCB Staff

ASAS (After School All Stars) students are learning boxing with Coach Drew.

Coach Drew is the boxing teacher for ASAS, as well as the basketball and volleyball coach.

Coach Drew always teaches boxing on Mondays. Boxing class takes place in Conwell’s auditorium.

“Boxing needs practice,” Coach Drew said.

Coach Drew said he wants to help kids protect themselves. He wants the ASAS students to work hard and really pay attention to how he does it.

B. Thomas and K. Waters, ASAS, both students of 72, said that they had previous experience with Boxing and they wanted to learn more.

¨I was already in boxing, and fun,” said K. Waters and B. Thomas agreed.

Coach Drew said the strongest hand goes in the back. It is important to duck and block.

I.Bermudez of 82 said the practice “is to open your mind to new experiences.”

Photo by A. Vega-81-CCB Photographer and graphic art by V. Escorza-62-CCB Staff

For more information about this or any other ASAS club, please contact Ms. Maria, at the main office or visit http://www.conwell.philasd.org

Posted by A. Peralta-62 CCB Staff

CCB CONTEST: Holiday Hats and Headbands!

Posted on December 1, 2022 by ccbstaff

by CCB Staff, led by Y. Hiraldo – 61 CCB Editor, A. Vega – 81 CCB Photographer

CCB Declares Hats and Headbands Contest Winner live on At Conwell We Are On!

Editor’s note: the following is the script written by A. Rowan, and presented live on the ACAWO Live Zoom show on 12/19/22. Script is edited for CCB publication style.

Script by R. Rowan – 72 – CCB Staff

2022 CCB Holiday Hat Winner!
Photo by A. Vega 82 – CCB Photographer and Graphic Arts by Y. Hiraldo – 61 – CCB Editor

This is Riley Rowan, Student Producer here on Conwell We are On!

I am so happy to say, that we are back with the Christmas hat contest Winners! This whole contest is credited to Y. Hidalgo, among the other great CCB editors, who came up with this Idea! Now, let’s continue!

In total, there were only about 100 Students who voted! In third place, we have a tie.. E. Vega of 82 and L. Dudley of 62! Who BOTH had 14.6 Percent of the vote!

And in second place.. A. Vega of Section 81! Who had gotten 15.7 Percent of the vote

And lastly … Coming in 1st place, a whopping 20 percent of all the votes.. Can I get a drumroll please? … A. Irizarry of section 82!!!

Please see DJ Dungan for your special holiday prize on behalf of the CCB! Make sure to visit ConwellCougars(Dot)Blog, for more Student celebrations, school stories, and more!

Now, why don’t we get to the main event, and see who’s on the wheel?

Editor’s Note: Follow up Story published Dec. 9, 2022 featured below:

Check out the Holiday head wear from Conwell’s special TAG day on Dec. 5! There were many students who showed their winter/holiday spirits, but only 10 entered our contest. Browse through our photo gallery of the student contestants and then click on the link below to vote for your favorite holiday and winter hat and headband. The winning student will get a special Conwell Cougars Blog prize!

Please note that voting will end by 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 15 , and the winner will be revealed on the At Conwell We Are On Show on Dec. 16! The CCB thanks all contestants and wishes everyone a happy and warm Holiday Season!

Click HERE
to vote!

Editor’s Note: Original Story published Dec. 1, 2022 featured below:

Conwell Cougars Blog presents a contest around the Dec. 5 Holiday Headbands and Hats Tag Day. Students who wear their hats or headbands will have their chance to be photographed during their lunch times.

To participate in the contest, simply find our CCB photographer (the students with the cameras!)

Once we have all your photos, our CCB editorial staff will select the best two from each grade and YOU will get to vote for the student who has the TOP holiday spirit in each grade!

Winning students will receive a special prize sponsored by the Conwell Cougars Blog.

So, don’t forget to return to this post by Dec. 12 to look for the voting form and pick the most festive or holiday spirit hat and headband at Conwell!

Posted by CCB Staff