By Amanda L. Snyder
Ralph Toussaint is the only Haitian at South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., so when it came time to pick a senior project, which consists of volunteer work and a research paper, his English teacher, Barbara Keating, of Seventh and Cross streets, suggested he focus on his ethnicity. That was before the devastating, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti Jan. 12, killing more than 150,000.
By Amanda L. Snyder
Josh Colon has always had a passion for music. He wrote his first rap at age 8. “It was about candy bars and girls,” he said. The resident of Fourth and Wharton streets, who sings and plays the piano, performed with various local musicians growing up. In 2007, he joined the local band Whiskey Livin,’ but the group disbanded the following summer.
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
Many nations are known for their one-pot meals. The New England boiled dinner, stir-fried dishes from China, Spain’s paella and the rich Bolognese sauce from Italy are among my favorites.
The Neumann-Goretti girls’ basketball team started strolling into the 10th and Moore streets gymnasium at about 3 p.m. Monday to catch the team bus to South Jersey. Michaila Hatty was sitting back on the bleachers relaxing before the early evening tip. It’s something the 5-foot-11 forward is doing with a little more ease these days thanks to having that all-important college decision finalized.
