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Bringing Back the Band Al-Nisa Tucker-Muhammad THE CHARGER 2017 ALUMNI MAGAZINE Dedicated to all faculty and staff from Science-past and present Marching Al-Nisa Tucker Forward: Muhammad Bringing Back the Sergeant Jerry Band Alston Dr. Julio Olivo Erick Jenkins and much more... At first, we were boats without defiant sails, Flailing hopelessly before else fails. Then alas we reach a point of clarity, Where our burdened minds get rid of insanity. This hero gives us a new way to think; By: Oyinkanola Fasasi By: Which fortunately saves us before we sink. Absolutely nothing in the world compares To the knowledge a pedagogue unselfishly shares. They arm us with swords and shields for battle, And with anchors to limit impacts from a rattle. They prepare us not only for a simple test, But to go out into the world and be our best. To change the world positively with what we know, And to keep an intellectual spirit that wishes to grow. Our always-flickering flame of curiosity, Is a result of their boundless generosity. Ode to Teachers Odeto To which we are grateful for to no end, As they allow us to fly and transcend. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Charger - Educators Edition 2017 Alumni Magazine 2 12 A Word From the Principal Dr. Keisha-Khan Perry Kathleen Tierney Comes Home... 3 14 Success: Not Far From Reach Music Lives On With 10th Dr. Julio Olivo Grade Prodigy 5 15 Ellis Embraces Education Before and After Joseph Ellis Alumni On the Road to Success 7 19 Marching Forward Inspirational Figure Bringing Back the Band Al-Nisa Tucker-Muhammad 11 22 From Scholar to Sergeant Jack-of-all-Trades Sergeant Jerry Alston Erick Jenkins Welcome to The Charger! This marks the third Winter Edition of our Alumni Magazine. I am especially excited about this publication, as its focus is on Educators. Science students dating back to 1974 have had the privilege of being taught by some of the finest educators in their field. It is educators who laid the foundation for what Science Park is now- the finest school in Newark, and one of the finest in the state of New Jersey. Educators created the vision and mission of our school—which we live every day. These educators continue to inspire and motivate Science students to be the best, to challenge the status quo, and to make a difference in the world we live in. We are truly grateful for all the gifts given to us by these Educators and for their commitment to seeing their students succeed. Thank you to all who contributed to this edition of The Charger. As always, you have made us proud. Happy reading! SUCCESS: NOT FAR FROM By: Kimberly Espinal REACH magine applying to colleges, getting rejected, I yet eventually teaching at these colleges. Our very own Dr. Julio Olivo, graduate of the class of 1999, attests to this. Graduating at the bottom tenth percentile of his class, being denied by Montclair State University and Rutgers University, Dr. Olivo is now teaching at these purpose”, Dr. Julio Olivo lose you to Education. institutions. At Montclair initially sought to major But, I will compromise”, State University he in Education after being until he suggested that teaches Human Learning accepted to Seton Hall Dr. Olivo become a & Memory and University. Through the school psychologist! He Evolutionary Psychology, influence of Dr. Jeffrey has worked for Newark while he also teaches Levy, the chair of the Public Schools for 9 years, Psychology 101 & 102, Department of 7 years as a school Developmental Psychology, Dr. Olivo psychologist, 2 years as a psychology, and was introduced to Vice Principal, and he Childhood Pathology at degrees in school recently began working Rutgers University. How psychology. He recalls his for Elizabeth Public did he do it?! conversation with Dr. Schools this year. Through the cultivation Levy, in which Dr. Levy Though his future goals of a mindset to “Never jokingly said, “The field include getting a second again… underachieve on of Psychology will not Doctorate in Education, he’s still quite down-to took full advantage of earth and admits that he being a student for that hasn’t “become a robot!” class period. After ten I still enjoy the same minutes when Dr. Olivo activities that I enjoyed in finally got the class high school. I love settled and turned his ‘debating’ topics such as: back to the class to write ‘Who’s a better rapper?’ on the board, he shared ‘Who’s the best basketball “a piece of balled up player?’ “Whose era was paper came flying across better… mine or yours?” my head! It came in the And since you asked, of late to his classes! Dr. direction of Mr. O'Neal's course I believe that the Olivo shared one of his seat. When I turned to Wu-Tang Clan is better most memorable him to redirect him, he than Rae Sremmurd? moments in Mr. O’Neal’s shouted, ‘Go!!!!!’ Every And that Michael is student in the class began better than LeBron!” throwing paper at me.” “No matter how well you Much hasn’t changed As a successful Science since high school, he are doing at Science High Alumni, Dr. Julio Olivo reminisces. School, good or bad, advises students of the During his time at continue to educate yourself. quality education this Science, Dr. Julio Olivo great institution offers! You will become successful. had some of the teachers Speaking from we still have around You are a Charger: it’s in experience, Dr. Olivo today, including but not your DNA.” shares, “Even if you are a limited to: Mr. Rippey, failing student, you can Mr. McMann, and Mr. class where he was still achieve. I am your Alston! Despite all of the granted the opportunity example!” He also shares outstanding educators he to teach Mr. O’Neal’s that many underlying had throughout his high class for a day during his issues may impact a school career, Mr. freshmen year. After child’s learning, therefore Christian O’Neal was one having spent a night students should not lose of the most influential memorizing and revising faith in themselves teachers. He was the kind the lesson plan, Dr. Olivo throughout their pursuit of teacher who loved was prepared to teach the of academic excellence. children, gave students lesson. While waiting for dollars when they asked, classmates to sit down, and was always running Mr. O’Neal enjoyed and ELLIS 06 ‘‘06 EMBRACES EDUCATION By: Erika Dominguez “They may not even recognize me!” ex claimed our very own Joseph Ellis, as I asked him for an interview. Ellis was in the last graduating class of the original building in 2006. 40 Rector Street was his second home, a warm place where he developed academically and learned about himself. I met him over this past summer as I attended a pre- college program at Rutgers University in Newark, and he was the instructor of a mini- When I asked why he chose to teach this course, Ellis passionately course included in the program responded, “Young adults need to understand the value and the meaning titled Economic Empowerment. of a dollar. It’s an understanding of what wealth is and what money is, wealth vs. money.” Truly intrigued by the course and how Mr. Ellis delivered the content, I noticed he was different, not a typical teacher. Mr. Ellis now cares for students who attend their own Science Highs. Ellis is much more than a teacher; he is a role mod el! He is a Fifth grade math teacher at North Star Academy. Also, he taught fifth and sixth grade in NPS prior. Ellis admits being in an interesting position, as a charter school teacher, instead of public. “I wanted to give back to city kids like me.” But, why? “Urban education is extremely important and needs strong teachers. They need products of urban education. Education can change a child’s perspective.” A graduate from William Paterson with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, he later studied at Rutgers University-Newark for his Masters in Public Administration. Greatly remembered for his athletic prowess, former star basketball player, Ellis, recalls his entry to Science High. Everyone called him Duke and he was extremely popular. His confidence was definitely demonstrated on the court. Injuring his ankle freshmen year did not stop Ellis’ glory. In his sophomore year, he scored the first 30 points of his basketball career! In his junior year, Science won the first Group 1 State Championship and was named Group MVP. Last but not least, he was MVP of the legendary win at Science’s first ever Christmas Tournament Championship. While Ellis reminisced party league, which changed my outlook on politics. I realized there about his overall high school were other politics, other people that felt like you in the world.” I was career, he expressed that exposed to thinking outside the box and that helped me a lot. Also, he “Science was a great mentioned how cool Mr. McMahon taught and how easily he retained experience. There was freedom the lectures. Most importantly, Ellis wanted to press how valuable it and trust amongst the was to have Karen Gaylord involved in the school. “She was so administration and students. We supportive and always present. She truly cared, and it is important to could go outside and go to care.” lunch”. As he reflected, He lit Joseph Ellis considers himself an artist, poet, scholar and much up when he described the silver more. He has traveled to Paris (three times), Amsterdam, Sweden, food truck that was always London, Germany, Spain, Mexico and Canada.
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