The Nubians Info
Me, Myself, and I
Shavianna Black, grade 8
Hey! I’m Shavianna Black, and I am
one of the Journalists for the newspaper
The Nubians Info. I am in the 8th grade
and I am 12 years old. My birthday is
July 26. I like writing because it is fun to
do. I like to write about things that
people can relate to. When I am writing I
think of things people may want to be
entertained by.
I am an athlete; I do a lot that has to
do with dancing. I also used to run track.
I cheer, do drill team, and I LOVE
dancing. I cheer for the South Columbus
Seminoles. We have won three years in a
row. I drill team for the school; I am one
of the mascots. Well thanks for reading
my article; I hope that you learned a lot.
Thanks!!
The Importance of Life
Shavontré Goins, grade 7
Hi my name is Shavontré J. Goins,
and I was born in 1996 and raised on the
north side of Columbus, Ohio. I am also
12 years old and I’m a female. I attend
the Columbus Africentric Early College
School. I’m in the 7th grade, and I also
make very nice grades. I am also a very
smart young lady. I have also attended
the Columbus Africentric Early College
for 7 years. I have friends I hang out with
all the time. I have a grandmother who is
loving, caring, and also very sweet. Her
nickname is “Honey Bunch,” and she is
also a great person to me and my family.
I’m a person who loves the importance
of life. I also enjoy life with my family
and in school. This is my biography
about me.
All About Me
Malaysia Womack, grade 6
My name is Malaysia Womack. I’m
in 6th grade. I’m just like most of the
girls my age. My favorite subject is art.
Art is very relaxing to me. I like
expressing my feelings on paper. I
joined karate and swimming 2 years
ago. I’ve been swimming since the age
of 9. I’m 11 years old now, I was born
February 13, 1997, and I go to
Africentric school. So far I like it a lot.
My favorite color is blue. My favorite
animal is a cat. As far as writing, I like
to do poetry.
Volume 1 • Issue 1
ALL ABOUT ME!
Morgan Yarborough, 7th grade
Hi, my name is Morgan Yarborough and I am in the 7th grade. To be in 7th grade is
fun, you have more independence.
I have one sister. Her name is Courtney. She is 16 years old. I live with my mom
and my sister. My mom is a good mother. She always tries to do her her best. My mom
is a nanny.
Things I like to do are to cheer and to dance. My favorite color is pink, and I love
Tinker Bell. On the weekend, I love to hang out with friends and family.
I think that I can be a good reporter because I will tell you what you want to hear
and what you do not hear in the newspaper. I think that I will be a good reporter
The
Nubians Info
A news publication by middle school students at
Columbus Africentric Early College
Volume 1 • Issue 1 • July 14, 2008
An Exciting New Year
Andre Williams Speaks
Andre Williams, 7th grade
Hi I’m Andre Lamont Williams, and I’m named after my dad, Andre Williams. I’m
from Columbus, Ohio, and I was born on March 6, 1996. I am 12 years old. Next I have
7 brothers and 3 sisters. Also I’m in the 7th grade. I have been at Africentric since the 4th
grade.
I like to do a lot of activities out of school; I am a good chess player. I also play
basketball, football, and I used to play baseball. Also I love to write comics and draw
things. Another thing about me is that I love to help out all of the poor. Also to do all of
my work and to get good grades.
All though I had a lot of pets, my favorite is my baby fish. His name is J.R. He is a
big orange fish that also has a girlfriend name Trina. He is one of my best friends and
he makes me feel better. Finally he has his own castle in his fish bowl.
I love to write gossip for newspapers. It makes me feel famous. Next when I do
gossip I make famous people feel mad. Also I love to make famous people help out the
poor.
Finally I love to do everything about writing.
The most important things that makes me important is my personality. I’m a cool
person that you can hang out with. I love to do newspapers and do some at my church.
Finally, I’m a smart kid but also athletic, and I like to watch cartoons.
OSU-Africentric Middle School
Partnership for Literacy Team
Baba West, Assistant Principal
Mama Alexander, Middle School Language Teacher
Mama Callahan, Middle School Counselor
Mama North, Library Media Specialist
Mama Sherri Williams, President, Columbus Association of Black
Journalists
Mama Nancy Hill McClary, OSU-CSTW Assistant Director/Outreach
Coordinator/Instructor
Mamas Melissa Crum, Monika Kearns, and Tanisha Jackson
OSU-CSTW Summer Outreach Consultants/Instructors
Baba Ernest D. West III M.Ed.
Assistant Principal
The start of another year round school year brings great promise. Goals, vision,
mission, and ambition are just a few words that I think of as it relates to this 2008-2009
school year. I am equally excited for our middle school program this year. We are
working with a great program from The Ohio State University this summer. This
program is under the Center for the Study of Teaching and Writing. It will take roughly
24 middle school students and expose them to rigorous training and development.
These students will develop an e-Newspaper for the school.
I am looking forward to this program for many reasons. The impact that this will
project will have on our school will be astronomical. It will give students the
opportunity to grow and gain experience in areas that they have not been exposed to
yet. It will transform our school to have a newspaper generated by students. Students
will be working on their literacy skills and also addressing district standards for
English Language Arts. They will be interviewing fellow students working on
communication skills and writing skills. This could be a major transformation of our
middle school as it relates to reading, communicating, writing, and speaking.
About Me
Chamar Harrison, grade 6
My name is Chamar Harrison, and I
am a journalist for Africentric Early
College. This is my first year at
Africentric. I am an 11 year old sixth
grader. I like music and I used to play
football for the Columbus Steels. When I
get in ninth grade I will think about
playing for the Nubians. My favorite
subject is math, and I like to draw, sketch
and paint. I also love animals. I have two
dogs of my own.
I was really shocked when I heard I
was going to be a journalist for The
Nubians Info. I like to write stories
because I can use expressions and
feelings when I write. I would like to be
a reporter because I can tell people
what’s going on.
My Biography: The Real Me
Mykaila Johnson, grade 7
Hi, my name is Mykaila Johnson,
and I attend Africentric Early College. I
am 12 years old. I like to play the flute. I
also love math, and my favorite color
and food are purple and Chinese food. I
am a very nice and pleasant person to be
around. I like writing about current
events. I always try to keep up with the
news. I use the Internet and look at
magazines. I would love to be a reporter
and I might be one when I grow up.
Miracles do come true. If you try to
succeed, you can make it. That’s what I
am going to do. All you have to do is try
your best. Never give up and your
miracles will come true.
New Journalists on the
Rise at CAEC
The power of the pen is definitely in
operation as new journalists are on the
rise at the Columbus Africentric Early
College in Columbus, Ohio. The school
has had an established partnership with
The Ohio State University’s Center for
the Study and Teaching and Writing
(CSTW) since 2000. Together they both
work with students on their writing by
providing an after school tutoring
program. And now this partnership is
endeavoring to launch this e-newspaper
publication and have it produced by
middle school students during an in class
summer 2008 program. Both Africentric
and CSTW are excited about the kick off
of this program. This first issue is
centered on the début of our contributing
journalists. Through their writings you’ll
find a love for writing and life that will
hopefully continue to be present in future
issues!
Thanks to Donor Susan E. Brown!
The mission of the Outreach Program in the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing is
to work cooperatively with schools to identify needs, enhance writing instruction, and develop
after school and in-school literacy programs. Richard “Dickie” Selfe is the director. Our donor
Susan E. Brown also shares a common interest in our literacy initiatives. We thank you Mama
Brown for your generous donation toward our first summer middle school outreach project!
The Nubians Info
Volume 1 • Issue 1
Volume 1 • Issue 1
All About Me
The Trait of Hannibal Tate
8th Grade Ready to Write
Jaleel Anthony Carter-Tate, grade 8
Hi my name is Jaleel Anthony Carter-Tate. I am writing and reporting for The
Nubians Info. I am just one person, but I am a great writer. I have a story to tell about
me, and I have a lot of talents. I also have 7 brothers and 3 sisters and I love all of them.
I have a loving mom and I bring good news to the table. I also have a loving father; he
really is a miracle.
I really have a knack for sports. I play all kinds of sports like football, soccer,
basketball, track, and tennis. I am really good at them all. You can just call me an all
around athlete because I show it. I have a lot of friends at this school. I have went to this
school for 3 years so I know a lot of info about this school like what we have for lunch,
what are the sports, and what are the headlines.
I also have had typing lessons. When I was younger, I had always wanted to go to
this school and write. And I am about to tell you more about me. I care about my life,
and what I like about this school is that I like reading, writing, and typing. There are lots
of books that I like. And I also read other books like Harry Potter sequels.
I enjoy chilling in my room and watching shows but I also enjoy playing the game
to gain my comfort. I had started a paper route for the Whitehall society where I had
made my extra money. I had a lemonade stand while I was doing the paper route. As I
was doing my paper route one time I just sat down and read the whole newspaper. I
liked the comedy and political sections the best. It was really good to chill and relax and
read it.
I wanted to be a writer because I like the text of the newspaper and I wanted to
have my little piece in the newspaper. One of the main reasons is because writing
excites me. I also like writing about different genres and categories and different stuff
and the all the kinds of stories and articles. I have come to this place and position to
write and let my mind explore so I can have fun and academic success. I love writing.
About Me!
Keith Bender
My name is Keith Bender, and I am
one of the new journalists for The
Nubians Info at Africentric Early
College. I am 13, and I like writing
stories that are fiction or not real. I also
like drawing pictures on Microsoft Paint,
like cars, houses or characters from
shows on TV. I mostly like drawing cars
because when I get older I want my own
car company. When I go to college, I’m
going to try to get an engineering degree
so I can know everything about cars.
When I get older I want to change the
way cars are made, like having a car that
runs on water, because gas prices are just
going to get higher and higher. I also like
running track. I mostly like doing the
100 meter or 200 meter. People say I’m
pretty fast because I’m one of the fastest
people on my team.
he main reason why I want to write
for The Nubians Info is because I wanted
to try something new and see what it will
be like.
It’s All About Jaiilyn
Jaiilyn Alexander, grade 8
Hi! My name is Jaiilyn Alexander
and I am one of the new journalists for
The Nubians Info. I’m 13 years old and
I am in the 8th grade. I like to write a lot.
I like writing because it is fun and I can
write about things I like to do. Some of
the things I like to do is dance, talk on
the phone, write, listen to music, play on
the computer and hand out with my
family and friends. My favorite subjects
in school are English, Algebra and
French. The reason I like being in this
writing group is because this is
something I already thought about doing
and I think that this will be a great
opportunity for improving my writing
habits. This really is a challenge to me
and that’s the main reason why I chose
to do the newsletter.
The Nubians Info
Hannibal Tate, grade 8
First of all, my name is Hannibal Tate. I’m one of the many reporters of
Africentric Middle School Newspaper. I attend Africentric as an 8th grader. I was born
at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on October 1, 1994. I live on the north side
of Columbus. I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters. They all work together everyday to have
a great life. My mothers name is Patty A. Brown, and she is a successful
businesswomen. My father is Mickey M. Tate. He is a power lifting champion. He held
the record of benching 650 pounds. His record has been broken, but he is still a legend.
Now, its time I’d talk about myself. I love playing sports. I like to play football,
baseball, wrestling, and basketball. I have over 100 trophies on my shelf. The reason I
wanted to be a part of The Nubians Info is because I am a great writer and I can make
up a great story. I love writing. One of my inspirations in writing is Virginia Hamilton.
She was a great writer. The first time I ever read was when my dad read with my dad
and I was reading with them and he inspired me. I have a fetish for writing and I love
it.
Thank you for listening to me and my story.
Hello World, It’s Me Again
MY LIFE
Mahogany Gordon, grade 6
Hello my name is Mahogany
Gordon. I’m a journalist for the
newspaper at Africenric Early College.
I’m going to tell you a little about
myself. I’m 11 years old and in the 6th
grade. I love to be active and love
sports. My birthday is in May, and my
favorite color is red. I love math and
like reading. I live with my brother,
sister, and mom. Most people think I’m
older than my brother and sister. I play
basketball and used to play football. I
want to be in the WNBA when I get
older. I like basketball because it makes
me active. You can think when you play
it. Math is my favorite subject because
I think it challenges people. I like a
challenge. These are some things
about me.
“8th grade speaks out!”
David Silver, grade 8
Hello school my name is David Silver, and I go to Africentric Early College
School. I’m one of the reporters for “Nubian Info.” I’m doing this because I love to
write and read. My favorite sports are basketball, football, and golf. I was born July 28,
1995 at Mount Carmel Hospital East.
I have two bothers but I’m the youngest. Growing up wasn’t hard but it wasn’t
easy either because my dad wasn’t around at the time so my mom had to take care of
me. So now since I’m all grown up my dad just came back into my life.
My favorite things to do and like are reading book like “The Pact” the book about
“coming of age in Mississippi,” and “Up from Slavery.” My favorite sports teams are
Ohio State Buckeyes, Kentucky wilds cats, Columbus Crew, and Boston Red Sox.
When I’m not reading, watching TV, or playing a sport during the summer, I’m
normally at home with my mom. The things that I do at home are read, play the game,
and draw creations. When I’m outside I’m normally playing football, or going to the
movies with my friends.
I love the newspaper. I only get some chances to read the newspaper, like on
Saturdays or on Sundays, or during the weekdays.
This is why I am doing this, so I have a better chance at being a reporter for “The
Nubians Info.” Maya Angelou was my inspiration for doing this.
Antoinette Bradley, grade 6
Hi, my name is Antoinette Bradley,
and I am the future best journalist. I love
to write. I especially like to explain the
truth about people. In other words, I love
to do editorial writing. My other passion
is to write biographies and my
autobiography. I have always wanted to
inform people about other people’s lives.
I like to see what they have done, and I
want to do some of the things they have,
but I would like to go over the top with
what I do. So when you see my name in
The Nubians Info you know what it’s
about.
All Me!
Stacey Holland, grade 6
Hi, my name is Stacey Holland and I
am in 6th grade. I love basketball, soccer
and baseball. I have two brothers, Roman
and Khalil. My favorite things to do for
fun are draw and play on the computer. I
am a very nice and graceful person. If I
was old enough, I would vote for Barak
Obama. I like to give people advice. I
would like to write for The Nubians Info
because advice is important and if people
need advice they can talk about their
feelings to someone who won’t tell
anybody else.
Darik LaMar Artis, grade 7
Hello there! My name is Darik LaMar Artis. I was born in Columbus, Ohio, at
Grant Hospital on January 15, 1996. My mom’s name is Konya Artis, and my dad’s
name is Wheeler Burley Jr. I have 2 brothers and no sisters. I am the youngest. My
oldest brother is 17 and the next one is 14.
Being born in Columbus, has given me a great life. My parents just add more and
more to the fun. Being 12 is fun but you also have to be cautious. There are a lot of bad
things and bad people to be aware of also.
Being an African-American, you are viewed differently in some people’s eyes.
Like you might be walking down the street and get pulled over by the police for no
reason or just because they feel like it or they are suspicious.
Now going to Columbus Africentric Early College is really different. We go yearround. We get out of school on May 26th and come back June 30th. Our school has an
elementary school, middle school, and high school all in one building. Middle school
and high school go year round. Elementary school is like a regular school. We had 4
principals. One principal is for elementary and middle-school, and two are for the high
school. They were just re-assigned to different schools. So now our new principals are
Dr. Thompson, Mama Brown, and Mama Kimbrow.
I’m in the seventh grade. I get good grades. My cumulative GPA for the sixth grade
was a 3.925.
This school year a seventh grader is better then being in sixth. You get more
respect and you have higher standards. The teachers and administrators expect more out
of you. You know the system and you know what the routine is. As when you are in
sixth grade they are a little more lenient because you are the smallest kids in middle
school.
The things I like to do are play basketball and football. I am a sport’s fanatic. I love
watching pro-football games on Sundays. I also like to watch NCAA football games. I
don’t like the Ohio State Buckeyes. I like the Michigan Wolverines. GO BLUE!