"Language is how you define yourself as a human being, and if you can't express that, you can't express yourself," said Jacoa Thomas after she and Alauno Porter taught "Ebonics Jeopardy," to Lewis and Clark graduate students on March 5, 2008, quizzing their knowledge of linguistic elements in Ebonics. The graduate students, who are working to become language arts teachers, seemed eager to have the Grant students in their midst.

As the spring season continues on Grant's outdoor courts, the men's tennis team hopes to regroup after a disappointing loss to Wilson High School. The senior leaders that front the Generals' top twelve are confident that they will be able to rebound, and lead their young team to a league championship.

Senior John Block, the Generals' number one singles varsity player, took the loss especially personally.

It's safe to say that senior Manny Chester is a laid back guy. His chill demeanor might lead an uninformed observer to falsely assume that Manny is indifferent about pretty much everything, as is the custom among his peers. In fact, Chester is one of the most talented and accomplished young musicians at Grant; his recent acceptance to one of the world's premiere music institution, the Manhattan School of Music, is testament to the fact that Chester is one dedicated jazz pianist.

Coaches have the ability and power to inspire and create runners. As role models to young and inexperienced runners, their wisdom can lead to lifelong changes, and a love for running and competition.

After almost 30 years of coaching, Greg Cotton will retire from his positions as a teacher and a cross country and track head coach at Grant. Although coach Cotton's retirement has left some of his runners anxious and nervous about being coached by a new person, his successor, Geoff Henderson, is more than qualified to help the Generals' cross country team reach their highest goals.