straight out of egypt

Straight Out Of 

Egypt 

BUSINESS CULTURE TRAVEL MONEY TOMORROW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BUSINESS 

Y’ALLEN OUT afterschool matters program.Sponsored by, C.I.T.C. CHAR- 

ITY IN THE COMMUNITYT

2 Y’ALLEN OUT 

INSTRUCTORS 

QUINETHEL BROWN 

MICHELLE HUDSON 

GRAPHICS 

JOHNAE BROWN 

RYAN BROWN 

JASPER HOPKINS 

JAI MITCHELL 

AMAD BAYLARK 

VIDEO 

MICHAEL WILEY 

ANTOINE WINSTON 

TROY SPENCER 

DEMETRIUS MORRIS 

DEMERRICK MORRIS 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

DARLENE JOHNSON 

CODY HOWARD 

DANTRELL DUNSON 

BRIANA SMITH 

TRINITY EVANS 

WRITING 

MICHALA HUDSON 

GABRIEL WILEY 

MICHAEL ALLEN 

JOSIAH SWOPES 

DREAM CANNON 

NYROBI WILLIAMS 

MARSHAY WILKERSON 

ALBERTA MILLER 

KAYLA MAYDEN 

KATRELL j DUNSON 

CHARITY IN THE 

COMMUNITY (CITC) 

Founded in 2002 by Henry and Janette Razor,CITC has 

trained hundreds in technology that culminated in an 

industry certification and many prestigious careers in 

Information Technology. 

ICITC is a Community IT Training 

Center. CITC’s mission is to 

build community by equipping 

residents with IT skills through 

training; this enables them to obtain 

IT certifications and develop 

careers, thus empowering community 

at a grassroots level. 

The CITC staff’s mission is to 

educate each individual to the 

highest possible level of technical 

ability and skill set by providing 

an appropriate curriculum in 

a safe, technical environment 

with an extensive amount of 

hands-on. We are committed to 

helping others grow socially & 

emotionally, while developing 

their technical skills. We believe 

in creating an environment that 

encourages learning and social 

growth through character 

building with high expectations 

of technical proficiency to gain 

and/or maintain employment in a 

competitive technical industry. 

To Improve The Living Conditions 

of Families by Providing 

Adults With Next Generation 

Technology Skills Training and 

Social Services; While Providing 

Success-Oriented, Positive Mentoring 

Activities to Youths.

4. Egypt The Motherland 

6. History Of Egyptian Flag 

7. Love Of The Black Cat 

8. The Great Sphnix Of Giza 

10. Architecture: The Courthouse 

12. Gods: Rulers of Egypt 

14. Ancient Egyptian Symbols 

16. Stolen Legacy Fall of Egypt 

20. Cosmetology In Egypt 

22. The Forgotton Truth 

23. African Shuffle Trivia 

24. Y’Allen Out Bio’s 

29. African Shuffle Answer Key 

CONTENTS 

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Front Cover 

By: Johnae Brown 

Back Cover 

By: Ahmad Baylark

4 STRAIGHT OUT OF EGYPT 

Egypt...The 

Motherland 

By: Michala Hudson 

Egypt is known for it’s ancient 

history,desert,landscapes and large pyramids.It’s a 

country that’s located in Northern Africa along the 

mediterranean and red seas.Egypt was also controlled 

by a ruler named Menza.He began the cycle 

of rule by egypt various pharaohs.Egypt shares 

borders with Gaza,Strip,Israel,Libya and Sudan.The 

highest point in Egypt is Mount Catherine at 8.625 

feet while its lowest point is the aatara depression.

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The climate of Egypt is desert and as such it had very 

dry summers and mild winter. 

There’s 2 different lands called Red Land and Black Land. The red land was the 

barren desert that protected Egypt on two sides.These deserts separated ancient 

from Egypt from neighboring countries and invading armies.The black land was 

the fertile land on the banks of the nile.The ancient Egyptians used this land for 

growing their crops.This area was the only land in ancient Egypt that could be 

formed because a layer or rich black silt was deposited there every year after the 

nile flooded.The ancient Egyptians thought of Egypt as being divided into two 

type of land “black” and “red”. 

RED LAND 

Barren land that protected 

Egypt on two sides 

These deserts separted Ancient 

Egypt from neighboring 

countries and invading armies 

They also provided the 

ancient Egyptians with a 

source for precious metals 

BLACK LAND 

Fertile land on the 

banks of the nile 

Ancient Egyptians used this 

land for growing their crops 

This was the only land in 

Ancient Egypt that could 

be farmed because a layer 

of rich, black silt was deposited 

there every year 

after the Nile river flooded

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“SPHINX”, WHICH MEANS ‘STRANGLER’, WAS FIRST GIVEN TO A FABULOUS CREATURE WHIC

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The Great 

Sphnix of Giza 

By: Kayla Mayden 

THE MOST INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE STATUE ASSOCIATED 

WITH ANCIENT EGYPT AND AMONG THE MOST FAMOUS IN 

THE WORLD. 

The Sphinx of Giza is a symbol 

that has represented the 

essence of Egypt for thousands 

of years. Even with all 

of the pictures that we see 

of the Sphinx, nothing can 

really prepare you for the 

time that you finally see the 

Sphinx with your own eyes. 

Carved from the bedrock of 

the Giza plateau, the Sphinx 

is truly a mysterious marvel 

from the days of ancient 

Egypt. The body of a lion with 

the head of a king or god, the 

sphinx has come to symbolize 

strength and wisdom. 

From the north side the 

profile of the Sphinx reveals 

the proportion of the body 

to the head. It would appear 

as though the head is small 

in proportion to the body. 

Because of the changing 

desert terrain, the body of 

the Sphinx has been buried 

several times over the past 

several thousand years. 

Most recently in 1905, the 

sand has been cleared away 

to expose the magnitude 

and beauty of the entirety 

of the Sphinx. The paws 

themselves are 50 feet long 

(15m) while the entire length 

is 150 feet (45m). The head 

is 30 (10m) feet long and 

14 feet (4m) wide. Because 

certain layers of the stone 

are softer than others, there 

is a high degree of erosion 

that has claimed the original 

detail of the carved figure. 

The most popular and current 

theory of the builder 

of the Sphinx holds that it 

was commissioned by the 

4th Dynasty King, Khafre 

(2558-2532 BCE). Khafre was 

one of the sons of Khufu 

(AKA Cheops). The Sphinx 

lines up with the Pyramid 

of Khafre at the foot of its 

causeway. As one rounds the 

northeast corner to the front 

of the Sphinx, the alignment 

of the two structures 

becomes more apparent. 

In between the paws of the 

Sphinx is a stela, now called 

the “Dream Stela”, which is 

inscribed with a story. The 

18th Dynasty story tells of 

the time that Thutmosis IV 

fell asleep under the Sphinx 

which was covered to the 

neck in sand. Thutmosis had 

a dream that the Sphinx 

spoke to him and promised 

that if he would free 

the Sphinx from the sand, 

Thutmosis would be destined 

to become king of Egypt. 

H THE HEAD OF A WOMAN, THE BODY OF A LION AND THE WINGS OF A BIRD.


ARCHITECTURE: 

EGYPTIAN COURT HOUSE 

BY: DEMETRIUS MORRIS 

EGYPTIAN STRUCTURES STILL RESONATE IN THE 

PRESENT DAY BECAUSE THEY WERE CONCEIVED, 

DESIGNED, & RAISED TO TELL AN ETERNAL STORY 

The Supreme Constitutional Court i 

Not only does the courthouse 

have many of the main architectural 

features of the ancient Greek 

buildings, but it has one important 

Roman feature as well. There is a 

large dome located just behind 

the main entrance to the building. 

This dome is a purely Roman 

aspect of architecture, as the 

Romans were the ones to create it. 

The courthouse incorporates many 

classical elements into one building. 

It represents a fusion of the 

Greek architectural aspects with the 

Roman ones. This building could be 

considered some sort of classical revival, 

as it includes ancient features. 

The courthouse would be designed 

to include ancient features because 

of its function. It is a building 

dedicated purely to democracy and 

justice, so the use of ancient Greek 

architectural aspects makes sense. 

The Broome County Courthouse is 

proof that ancient designs still work 

for today’s activities. It is incredible 

to imagine that elements of design 

that were created in the BC years 

could still be applied to a functional 

building thousands of years later. 

The fact that the Broome County 

Courthouse uses ancient Greek and 

Roman elements proves the pure 

genius of the ancient architects. 

Elements such as columns, pediments, 

and domes, have a variety 

of uses and are often used in many 

buildings throughout the world. The 

use of these elements shows the 

versatility of the ancient designs. 

Throughout the United States, 

ancient designs are well used. In a 

country founded on Democracy, it 

makes sense that there are many architectural 

elements taken from the 

first Democracy ever, the Greeks. In 

some ways, United States architecture 

is a tribute to the founders of 

Democracy. It is able to combine a 

modern usage with the old elements 

that were created during ancient 

times. This proves that Ancient 

Greek and Roman architecture is an 

ever-present and ever-lasting style 

ANCIENT E

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THE SUPREME CONSTITUTIONAL COURT 

INTERIOR 

Comprised of Judicial halls 

Multipurpose hall 

for 450 people 

offices 

Library 

museum 

18 miter high atrium 

covered by a dome 

EXTERIOR 

Built out of reinforced 

concrete 

has several entrances 

Designed to allow 

complete separation 

between different 

types of circulation. 

Judges, public, VIP’s 

and employees 

GYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE INFLUENCED TO BUILD THE GREAT MONUMENT OF STONE


The Eye of Horus is an ancient 

Egyptian symbol of protection, 

royal power and good health. 

By: Jai Mitchell, Michael Wiley, 

Antoine Winston, Demerick 

Morris & Troy Spencer

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GODS: RULERS OF 

ANCIENT EGYPT 

Osiris (Asir) was the first son of 

Geb and Nut and the brother 

of Set, Horus (the elder), Isis 

and Nephthys. He was one of 

the most prominent gods of the 

Heliopolitan Ennead, but his worship 

pre-dated the development 

of this fairly complex philosophy. 

Although Atum was installed as 

the head of the Ennead by the 

priests of Heliopolis, Osiris was 

considered to be the king of the 

underworld, and is the only deity 

who is referred to simply as “god”. 

This gives us some indication of 

his prominence and popularity. 

The oldest religious texts known 

to us refer to him as the great god 

of the dead, who once possessed 

human form and lived upon earth. 

After his murder by Set he became 

the king of the underworld 

and presided over the judgment 

of dead souls. In order to enter 

his kingdom, the deceased had to 

undertake a perilous journey (aided 

by spells and amulets) to the 

hall of judgment where their heart 

was balanced against the feather 

of Ma’at (justice or balance). It is 

important to distinguish this from 

the Christian view of judgment. 

The ancient Egyptians were a 

pragmatic people. A person was 

not expected to be perfect, just 

balanced. 

ANUBIS: TO DECAY 

AAnubis is the Egyptian god of mummification 

and the afterlife as well as 

the patron god of lost souls and the 

helpless. He is one of the oldest gods 

of Egypt, who most likely developed 

from the earlier (and much older) 

jackal god Wepwawet with whom he is 

often confused. 

A story recorded in the first millenium 

BCE tells how the wicked god Set 

disguised himself as a leopard to 

approach the body of Osiris. He was 

seized by Anubis and branded all 

over with a hot iron. This, according 

to Egyptian myth, is how the leopard 

got its spots. Anubis then flayed Set 

and wore his bloody skin as a warning 

to evildoers. By this era, Anubis was 

said to command an army of demon 

messengers who inflicted suffering and 

death.


ANCIENT EGYPTIAN 

SYMBOLS 

BY: JOSIAH MAXWELL 

ANKH 

Ankh, also called the Egyptian 

cross was a symbol of life itself. 

The Ankh represented eternal life. 

It signified wisdom and insight on 

the highest level and it was also 

a fertility symbol.see. It speedily 

me addition weddings vicinity in 

pleasure. Happiness commanded 

an conveying breakfast in. The 

ankhwas widely used as an amulet 

in Ancient Egypt. Many reliefs 

in Ancient Egyptian temples show 

scenes where the king is offered 

the ankh by the gods. 

This symbolized the divine bestowal 

of eternal life. 

Nefertari receiving ankhOne 

painting shows the goddess 

Hathor holding the ankh up under 

the nose of Nefertari. Queen 

Nefertari received the breath of 

life from the goddess herself. 

Hathor was one of the great 

goddesses. She was goddess 

of women, female sexuality and 

motherhood. Hathor was the 

protector of joy, music and happiness. 

This popular goddess was 

goddess also to foreign lands. 

Egyptian often worked in mines 

in other countries; therefore she 

was the natural patron goddess of 

miners. 

Queen Nefertari was the wife of 

Ramesses the Great. She was 

one of the most popular queens 

of Ancient Egypt. 

EGYPTIAN KA. 

The “ka” is a very complex part of 

the symbolism in ancient Egyptian 

mythology and represents several 

things: the ka is a symbol of the 

reception of the life powers from 

each man from the gods, it is the 

source of these powers, and it is 

the spiritual double that resides 

with every man. The ka as a spiritual 

double was born with every 

man and lived on after he died as 

long as it had a place to live. The 

ka lived within the body of the 

individual and therefore needed 

that body after death. This is why 

the Egyptians mummified their 

dead. If the body decomposed, 

their spiritual double would die 

and the deceased would lose 

their chance for eternal life. An 

Egyptian euphemism for death 

was “going to one’s ka”. After 

death the ka became supreme. 

Kings thus claimed to have multiple 

kas. Rameses II announced 

that he had over 20. 

The ka was more than that 

though. When the ka acted, all 

was well, both spiritually and materially. 

Sin was called “an abomination 

of the ka”. The ka could 

also be seen as the conscience

or guide of each individual, urging 

kindness, quietude, honor and 

compassion. In images and statues 

of the ka, they are depicted 

as their owner in an idealized 

state of youth, vigor and beauty. 

The ka is the origin and giver of 

all the Egyptians saw as desirable, 

especially eternal life. 

Kas resided in the gods as well. 

Egyptians often placated the kas 

of the deities in order to receive 

favors. The divine kas also served 

as guardians. Osiris was often 

called the ka of the pyramids. 

WINGED SUN SYMBOL 

he winged sun is one of the oldest 

Egyptian icons and symbols 

that appeared as early as the Old 

Kingdom. It is usually a symbol 

of royalty, divinity and power 

not only in Egypt but also in the 

whole Near East including the 

countries of Mesopotamia, Persia 

and Anatolia. In Egypt, it is a 

symbol of the soul and its eternity. 

It is often placed in temples as a 

memento to the people of their 

eternal nature. During the Middle 

Kingdom, it evolved into a symbol 

of protection and became a 

popular protective amulet during 

the Ptolemaic Period. 

EGYPT PYRAMIDS 

The ancient Egyptians built pyramids 

as tombs for the pharaohs 

and their queens. The pharaohs 

were buried in pyramids of many 

different shapes and sizes from 

before the beginning of the Old 

Kingdom to the end of the Middle 

Kingdom. here are about eighty 

pyramids known today from 

ancient Egypt. The three largest 

and best-preserved of these were 

built at Giza at the beginning of 

the Old Kingdom. The most wellknown 

of these pyramids was 

built for the pharaoh Khufu. It is 

known as the ‘Great Pyramid’.




COSMETOLOGY 

EVERYONE IN ANCIENT EGYPT USED COSMETICS: BOTH 

MEN AND WOMEN, THE RICH AND THE POOR. MAKEUP WAS 

USED FOR VANITY REASONS, TO PROTECT SKIN AGAINST THE 

ENVIRONMENT (BOILING HOT DESERT SUN AND INSECTS BITES 

FOR EXAMPLE) AND FOR RELIGIOUS RITUALS. COSMETICS 

WERE SO IMPORTANT TO THE EGYPTIANS THAT EVEN IN THEIR 

TOMBS, ARCHAEOLOGISTS HAVE FOUND MAKEUP AND 

OINTMENTS. HERE’S MORE TO THE EYE MAKEUP THAT GAVE 

QUEEN NEFERTITI AND OTHER ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ROYALS 

THOSE STUPENDOUS GAZES AND LEGENDARY BEAUTY THAN 

MEETS THE EYE. SCIENTISTS IN FRANCE ARE REPORTING THAT 

THE ALLURING EYE MAKEUP ALSO MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO 

HELP PREVENT OR TREAT EYE DISEASE BY DOUBLING AS AN 

INFECTION-FIGHTER. 

MEDICAL 

Women, men, and children 

ringed their eyes with black 

kohl, made of powered 

stone. The ancient Egyptians 

believed kohl eye 

makeup protected their 

eyes from the harsh glare 

of the sun. It also helped to 

protect them from blowing 

sand and flies. They 

believed it was magical 

instead of medical. 

BY:DREAM CANNON 

kohl 

also known as 

galena powder 

malachite powder 

used to make 

green (infection) 

used ointments 

made from animal 

fat to help adhere 

the makeup. 

social class 

It is believed that 

“cat eye” as it is 

popularly known, 

originated from 

Egypt. 

The poorer 

classes used applicators 

made of 

wood, while nobles 

had applicators 

and containers 

made of precious 

materials such as 

ivory. These eye 

makeup equipment 

include palettes 

and grinders. 

The elaborate eye 

makeup worn by 

Queen Nefertiti 

and other ancient 

Egyptians was 

believed to have 

healing powers, 

conjuring up the 

protection of the 

Gods Horus and

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CONTENTS 

THE FORGOTTON 

TRUTH 

BY: NYROBI WILLIAMS 

My Brother my Sister are you aware of our true story 

and why it has been so hard as if we’re finding Dory 

Culture and wisdom stolen yet we take it for granted 

they try to cover up the truth we watched as they abandoned it. 

We wonder why we can’t find our true selves 

because we haveyet to discover the truth. 

Kings and Queens are what we were born to be 

but the white man saw it a threat to be 

You wonder why we can’t find our history from before slavery 

Egypt the place known as home got corrupted the white men 

Lost trying to get back home, left all alone 

separated as the memories faded 

The Persians invaded 

It didn’t take much to know the white man was elated 

Knowing they took over, a chain was soon created 

They created it and they remade it 

All the while Black Egypt soon faded.

STRAIGHT OUT OF EGYPT 

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By: Gabriel Wiley

24 YALLEN OUT 

MICHAEL ALLEN 

Michael the Realest person on planet earth with teflon 

skin and under no circumstance can be defeated and 

never accepts failure theres no such thing as “I can’t” to 

him if theres a will theres a way in the world. Michael 

is the most Loyal loving person you will ever meet but 

the moment he senses fear or disloyalty in you your 

existence is won’t matter to him anymore and not 

knowing you will what the relationship grows into. 

JOHNAE BROWN 

Hi my name is Johnae Brown & I like long walks 

on the beach.Cooking food & spending time 

with family.Im 19 years old I just graduated from 

highschool with my Adobe Certification.I am attending 

Kennedy King College in the fall. 

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TRINITY EVANS 

My name Is Trinity Evans. I go to Gary Comer High 

School. Facts about me is that I like to sing 

and Dance;love to eat food and drinks water. I 

play a lot of sports a : cheerleading ,volleyball, 

Track & Field. Also, I’m a very sociable 

person and very talkative. 

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NYROBI WILLIAMS 

I am a young black African queen to be. My name is 

nyrobi , i enjoy playing sports and I am determined to 

discover the truth of the story of our African ancestors 

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DREAM CANNON 

My name is Dream I am 14yrs old and I will be 

attending Lindblom High School. My favorite 

color is purple and I perfer dogs over cats.


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AHMAD BAYLARK 

Hi My Name Is Amad Baylark and I Attend Gary 

Comer College Prep and I’m a junior. I love sports 

especially basketball and I love to play games and 

just have fun. My birthday is March 13,2000 and my 

favorite color is blue and I want to be a NBA player 

or a lawyer or a detective if that don’t work out. 

MICHALA HUDSON 

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#AmbitiousIAM 

#C/O 2019 

“ If you can achieve as much as you can 

breathe , then you will be successful” 

#IamMichala 

ANTOINE WINSTON 

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My name is Antoine Winston born on March 

11,2002,born in Michigan city,Indiana. I go to urban 

prep-englewood as a sophomore.and I play varsity 

football and I also wrestle for my school. 

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JASPER HOPKINS 

My Name Is Jasper Adam Hopkins, I Live In Chicago 

Illions,A Sport i Play Is Football,I Played 

For Clara barton elementry school,I Graduated 

from clara barton,i am creative,im funny,a freshman 

going in to ralph elison highschool 

JAI MITCHELL 

My name is jai Mitchell and I going to attend Johnson 

college prep. I like to be d.e.a.d ,drop everything 

and dance. I like to play video games everyday. I am 

very laidback but do great work when it is needed

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JOSIAH MAXWELL 

Hello, My name is Josiah Maxwell and I will be attending 

Amandla Charter School and an sophomore 

this following school year. I am an student 

athlete. I love playing basketball, football, and 

track and really enjoy competing with others. 

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MARSHAY WILKINSON 

Hello my name is Marshay I’m 21 years old and I’m 

an upcoming student at Parkland college. I love to 

dance and so hair. I’m friendly but antisocial. I love 

to read books and listen to music. I love all types 

of music. I’m universal. I blend in where ever I go. I 

stand up for myselfand my peers. I feel like I was put 

on this world to be as outspoken I am into learning 

everthing the Lord has instore for me to learn. 

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MICHAEL WILEY 

My name is Micheal Wiley I’m 15 a sophomore in 

high school, I go to Catalyst Maria where I play 

football, have honors classes, and a part of a social 

justice club. I chose this program because I’m very 

good with IT and video all together. I was also a 

part of the program and had lots of fun doing it. 

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TROY SPENCER 

I’m Smart Likes too try new things. I like fashion clothes. 

I love staying fresh cause it’s bout the best thing too do. 

I’m 14yrs old N I’m a freshman at Hyde park academy. 

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KAYLA MAYDEN 

My name is Kayla Mayden and I love to dance and take 

care of kids.When I get older I want to be a pediatrician 

and have my own dance studio.I believe I can because 

im determined,always smiling and a hard worker.


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ALBERTA MILLER 

Hi I’m Alberta Miller and I like to go shopping 

everyday out to the movies with family 

and friends and have girls night out. 

GABRIEL WILEY 

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I’m a writer, singer, and thinker. 

I graduated from 8th grade and are going 

to attend Maria Catalyst high 

school this year. 

I’m on the honor roll but my weakness 

is public speaking and time 

management. 

DARLENE JOHNSON 

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My name is Darlene Johnson. I am a musical 

person,where my music expresses who I am. I love to 

write, so I always make sure I dot my I’s & cross my T’s. 

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RYAN BROWN 

Im Ryan , Im A Senior At Ombusman South 

. Probably Gone Go To College For Computers 

. Formally An Class Clown 

CODY HOWARD 

Cody Howard, Born and raised in chicago and 

an part of the Y’ALLEN OUT program. I’m attended 

Simeon high school going into sophomore 

year, I’m a student athlete that love working 

as a team and competing against other’s.

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DEMETRIUS MORRIS 

Im Demetrius. 

I play football, love to eat pizza, and play games 

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BRIANA SMITH 

Hi my name is Briana Smith and I like trying new things. 

I like playing volleyball and meeting new people. 

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DEMERICK MORRIS 

My name is Demerick I play football. I can 

catch a football with one hand. I love to 

run and spend tim with my family. 

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DANTRELL DUNSON 

I’m an intelligent yet humble young man who can 

pretty much play any sport there is, but I perfer basketball.. 

I can see myself to multiple things in the 

future such as a photographer and artist. I would 

like to focus more on photography and if it leads to 

something being artistic such as comics and stuff then 

i’ll work with art and put the photography aside. 

JOHNTAE BROWN 

I graduated from Schurz high school. I was part of 

the international baccalaureate program and participated 

in basketball and track & field. I enjoy dancing 

and listening to music as a stress reliever. I’m a 

nice person when you get to know me personally. 

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