Blair Blazers 4 Life Radio

I had an excellent conversation with journalist Dina Kraft, Montgomery Blair HS class of 1989.  Dina is an award winning journalist based in Israel. We discuss the circumstances surrounding the murder of our dear friend and classmate Allan Hill, and her journey to gain a sense of understanding of the killing via Restorative Justice. We also discuss Dina's experiences as an award-winning journalist. Please check out her excellent podcast 'The Branch' via Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3j6BqeN.

Below is the last letter that Dina received from our beloved friend and classmate Allan Hill:

"I can make myself feel so good. I know what I'm practicing for, to satisfy my ear and I don't think in the past I've accepted the potential of what I want and what I can accomplish. I am curious. When you are watching a scene from a movie or a play or listening to a performance (and) you get goosebumps, what did the performer feel? That's different from what the receiver hears, I think. The way I feel when I satisfy my ears is like goosebumps, inside out, a certain kind of warmth. Maybe the next time you get goosebumps you will ask the person who gave them to you, ‘How did you feel?’ You know me, Dina. I'm no rocket scientist. But for the rest of my life, I know what to do."

Judge Michèle Patrão Forsythe talks about the Blair experience, life as an attorney, and current projects as a Judge on the South Carolina bench.  

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Judge Michèle Patrão Forsythe is a first-generation American, fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and also studied French. She graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a B.A. in Political Science, minoring in International Affairs.  She attended the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Judge Forsythe worked at The White House and The United States Senate. She worked for the Department of Defense, assigned to Fort Meade. She graduated from University of South Carolina School of Law. 

Check out my chat with Blair high school class of 1989 alumn Corey Cooley. We talk Blair days, family, and Corey shares his experiences and travels while serving in the United States army for 20 years.

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Welcome to the introductory episode of our new podcast focusing on the Montgomery Blair Blazers high school experience.  Here, I share my story in order to help you understand why Blazers love and appreciate our beloved school so deeply.  Please subscribe to receive notification for future episodes.  Thanks for listening!