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2005 alumni David Cox and Rodney Yartey took their next big steps recently. David, who studied film, graduated from New York University on May 13, with proud parents and Host Parents Jeff and Melinda Fager attending. David has moved into his new apartment in Brooklyn and has already resumed his job as a Genius at Apple's Fifth Avenue Store. Rodney, who studied business, graduated from Colgate University on May 17, with friends, the Fagers, and Host Parents Marjie and Bruce Calvert attending. In June, Rodney resumes his job at New York's MKP Capital. Photos and story to come. |
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A Better Chance students from New Canaan and other Fairfield County ABC Houses joined together on March 8, a trip to the New York Tolerance Center. It was a memorable experience for many of us, on many levels. When we entered the museum, we were confronted with images that we have seen in our history books, images that have become familiar, yet are still gripping. We saw civil rights leaders and moments of racial turmoil that were frozen in time by the flash of a camera. Continued |
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Annual event chair Polly Johnson announced the date of our perennially sold-out fund-raiser event as September 19, again to be held at the Country Club of New Canaan. Johnson said, "this year's theme "Something So Right" reflects our times and the mission of A Better Chance in our community by featuring local musicians, students, families, and alumni in a festival setting." Sponsored tables of 10 are available now by contacting Polly Johnson or Co-chair Dede Keteyian. All proceeds support A Better Chance of New Canaan and its ABC House, established in 1973. |
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New Canaan High School’s drama department presented the musical Mame, (pictured above with actress Emily Bar) March 6-8, 2009. As a Junior at the school, I was pleased to be in the show not only in a principal role, but as a dancer and ensemble member as well. Drama became a major part of my life during my sophomore year, when I first performed in Seussical (the Musical), and The Cat in the Hat. Last year, I also participated in Brigadoon and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (picture below). Most importantly, the shows are fun. I have a great time rehearsing and performing. I also learn a lot about who I am as an actor and how much I still have to learn. Often, I am asked how it feels to be the only minority student in the show. I reply that it’s an honor, because one thing that’s great about acting is that it’s not about who you are, but what you can become. That is what I love most about being an actor. You get to create a new you, and at the same time, escape from the stress that is surrounding you. I look forward to rehearsal every day because it is a chance for me to let go and do something that makes me feel worth it. Later this spring, we will be presenting the musical Cabaret. Rehearsals have already begun, and I am still enjoying it all. |
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Writer Jelani Alladin has earned a scholarship to study at NYC's Tisch Center for the Performing Arts in Summer 2009. |
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