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Tuesday Feb 09

Bell Multicultural High School

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Written by Administrator Tuesday, 24 February 2009 15:40

Bell Multicultural High School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Columbia Heights.

The school reflects the diversity of the neighborhood; most Bell students come from Central and South America, while others come from African and Asian backgrounds.  While the neighborhood goes through gigantic economic transitions that continue to displace low -to- moderate income individuals and families, the school has maintained its commitment to serve the community it started with despite moving to a state -of- the- art building 2 years ago.

Radio Rootz is part of Bell's multi-media after school arts program.  The program, led by teacher and veteran videographer Akeel Ali, includes photography, djaying, video, and graffiti in its long list of media skills students have the opportunity to learn.  Luckily, radio is included on that list and Rootz's teacher Selina Musuta works with 8 of Bell's finest on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

In May, students completed their final pieces on their own on topics ranging from the school's uniform policy to what it means when a parent's child turns 18.

 

"The Block"  DOWNLOAD: "The Block"Do you cross the street when you see a group of boys hanging out on the street? Do you think that that they are up to no good? Shaquita Holmes of Radio Rootz tries to find out the answer to the question of what is it that young men in the community do when they hang out on DC's street corners?
"Uniform Policy"  DOWNLOAD: "Uniform Policy"In the last 10 yrs more and more public schools in the District of Columbia have instituted a uniform policy. A lot of students can't stand them. Some students have accepted them. Chut Vu, Erwin Mutamba, and Marcus Williams, all students at Bell Multicultural High School, examine the reasons behind the policy and whether the policy is making school life better for DC's students.
"Epidemic: Senioritis" DOWNLOAD: "Epidemic: Senioritis"Now that the end of the school year is approaching many seniors are experiencing a large amount of stress and are becoming overwhelmed with all the graduation requirements. The seniors at Bell Multicultural High School are no different. They have all become victims of the senioritis epidemic. Bell Senior, Aurora Graciano, explores the causes of the senioritis epidemic and asks her fellow classmates what it means to be its victim.
"Now That You're 18" DOWNLOAD: "Now That You're 18" Turning 18 in U.S. society technically means that you are legally an adult but for a lot of parents it's a hard reality to face. Bell Multicultural High School senior and recently-turned 18 year old, Shanell Williams takes a look at the struggle between parents and their 18 year old children.
"About Me: Why I Use Social Networking Sites" DOWNLOAD: "About Me: Why I Use Social Networking SitesWhen it comes to digging for music or connecting with old friends, websites like Myspace, Friendster, and Facebook are rapidly becoming the new tools keeping youth in constant communication. Radio Rootz students at Bell Multicultural High School asked their peers what social networking sites they use?