BCS Alumni Updates
Fall 2018 Issue - dedicated to Daijha Brown (Class of 2009)
Daijha Brown - BCS Class of 2009 - Deceased in 2016
It has been 10 years since our first graduating class in 2009. We would like to take the time to take a trip down memory lane and celebrate our crew member, Daijha Brown and the beautiful life she lived.
Here is an excerpt from Scill's graduation speech in 2016, speaking about Daijha:
"Daijha wrote in her yearbook section that her life changing moment was in 12th grade when she
realized that she had to grow up and she wasn’t a kid anymore. She said her greatest influences
were her mother for always believing in her, and to Scott for always encouraging her and helping
her to stay on track. Her quote? “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
I remember Daijha fondly even though she graduated seven years ago because she was so
persistent in her education – I had never seen anyone fight so hard for their diploma before.
Daijha had cystic fibrosis which was a very debilitating condition and every day was a
struggle for her. Even when she was in so much pain, she always tried to smile and put her best
self forward. The weather was a particular trigger for her and on the coldest days of the
winter and the hottest days of summer, Daijha always gave her best effort to come to school
despite illness. She inspired me with how much responsibility she took for her own learning – that when doctors told her she was not likely to make it to her high school graduation, she took
courage every day to beat the odds.
We were all very sad in February when we found out that Daijha had passed away from
complications of her illness at the age of 25. As we always say at BCS, Daijha, you will always be
part of our crew and we remember you and all the joy you brought to our community as a
member of the Class of 2009."
Brooklyn Collaborative Alumni Updates - Where Are They Now?
Jonathan D. (Class of 2016)
Bridget C. (Class of 2016)
Rubens J. (Class of 2015)
Luis A. (Class of 2015)
Melchor M. (Class of 2016)
Allanah R. (Class of 2013)
Isaac C. (Class of 2014)
Sonia C. (Class of 2016)
Khidr J. (Class of 2013)
BCS Alum Crew
Email: tanisha@bcs448.org
Website: https://www.bcs448.org
Location: 610 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Phone: 718-923-4700 4051
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