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Ethics Bowl changes lives of seniors at Wayne

By Khushi Patel ternational genocide, nothing is left and for that, I am grateful.
Wayne-Westland Community out. These conversations are essen- I want to thank the A2 Ethics or-
Schools offers students opportuni- tial to high school curriculum as ganization at the University of Michi-
ties in learning that reach far beyond they prepare students for college- gan for creating such a high-caliber
the classroom according to WWCSD level discourse. activity for excited students like me;
Communications Director Jenny Four years ago, I would never Jeanine DeLay for her enthusiastic
Johnson. “We have staff who ignite raise my hand in class. Now, I’m the and fierce attitude that gets an entire
passion in their students.” Wayne first to do so in classroom discus- room energized and excited about
Memorial senior Khushi Patel shares sions. Our faculty coach, Mr. David ethical dilemmas; my coaches
the essay she wrote to the A2 Ethics Kangas, has amplified the voice of throughout the years–Van Tu, Dr.
organization at the University of many talented individuals at Wayne Zoe Johnson King, Adam Waggoner,
Michigan on how important the Memorial. Mr. Kangas creates a vi- Dr. Elias Baumgarten, and Neil
Ethics Bowls Team at Wayne Memo- brant community where students are Sykes–who’ve dedicated so much
rial and its sponsor, David Kangas, able to have a space without restrict- time and energy into the learning
have been to her high school career. ing themselves to rubrics, bound- process. Thank you would truly be
aries, and other academic guidelines. an understatement for how much
A Tribute to Ethics Bowl He allows for students to think out love and respect I have for you all. I
I sat nervously tapping my pencil Khushi Patel, Wayne Memorial Class of loud and work collectively to come to would also like to thank my team-
against the cracked wooden desk as 2021. a solution, rather than against one mates throughout the years who’ve
an unknown, tall, man scribbled the activity where students are required another. In September, I hosted a supported me and continuously
question onto the board: “What’s to “solve” a set of cases using philos- symposium about the Ethics of Edu- pushed me outside of my comfort
considered a good life?” As a naive ophy. It’s a place where you learn cational Equity and started a blog zone to enhance my perspective on
thirteen-year-old, I sat wide-eyed how to think critically and speak elo- with the help and support of Kangas. our ever-changing world.
and timidly looked at the others for quently. The cases that are talked He gives students initiative to take Lastly, I truly don’t have enough
help. Now, as someone who likes about are real-world issues that are learning into their own hands and al- superlatives to describe Mr. Kangas’
reading knotty philosophy during often reserved for individuals in lows for them to explore who they brilliant power in changing the lives
her free time, that moment seems higher academia or government, but are. He stresses the importance of of many students. His wisdom will
foreign. If there was one activity that the solutions that high schoolers are self-reflection and self-advocacy, forever run deep in my heart. The
has defined my high school experi- able to come up with are on par with both of which I learned to prioritize. passionate voice that I have devel-
ence, it would be the Ethics Bowl, what’s being discussed at those Kangas prepares his students not for oped did not come naturally–it was
and its sponsor, Mr. David Kangas. higher levels. From felon disenfran- a competition, but for a lifetime. I’ve the product of Ethics Bowl and Mr.
Ethics Bowl is a conversational chisement to animal welfare and in- become a better version of myself David Kangas was the catalyst.
Wayne police chief updates the community on Police Department

By Carolyn Marnon The City of Wayne is keeping an This list is for aged 65 and older res- murders and fatal car crashes. The
COVID-19: “There is light at the interest list for those City of Wayne idents of the CITY OF WAYNE. Peer Support Team has been trained
end of the tunnel,” said Wayne Police residents who are 65 or older. This Personnel Updates: The police de- to help those officers deal with the
Chief Ryan Strong. There are now is an interest list only. It will be used partment is up to 26 officers. It is serious situations they see on the
three vaccines available in the U.S. A IF another vaccine clinic is held in currently budgeted for 27. job. Nixle: The community can stay
vaccination clinic was held at HYPE Wayne in the future. To be added to Peer Support Team: The depart- up-to-date on severe weather, crimi-
in late February where over 400 sen- the interest list, email Covid@city- ment has three officers who have nal activities, severe traffic, missing
ior citizen residents of Wayne were ofwayne.com or call 313-923-7531 been specially trained to help other persons and local events by receiving
able to get vaccinated. Those resi- with your name, address, phone officers in times of distress. Police alerts from local agencies via Nixle.
dents recently received their second number, email and age. If you are work is a very stressful job in which You can get alerts by texting 48184
dose at a HYPE clinic. homebound, please state that also. officers see terrible things, including to 888777 or https://www.nixle.com.

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