On the  First day of classes, Mayor Bill de Blasio visited Curtis High School, particularly the Advanced Placement Computer class that is housed in room 188 of the new wing. As the mayor arrived, the S.O, cadets, and administration were lined up giving De Blasio a warm welcome by shaking everyone’s hand and introducing themselves.

Before the entourage reached their destination, de Blasio’s staff was able to speak to Curtis High School’s student organization and even give them pointers for pursuing a real career in politics. “They told us in order to build a good career you need to build relationships with people,” said senior class vice president, Allison Torres. Chancellor Farina was also able to speak to the NJROTC cadets about their aspirations for military careers, telling them to never give up.

De Blasio eventually came to the new media center classroom which is filled with 34 Mac Desktops and the students in the Advanced Placement computer class. De Blasio was able to interact with students one-by-one asking them their hopes and plans for the future, encouraging them never to give up and providing inspiration for the young impressionable minds. He also asked Ms. McCoy why she was excited about teaching the class. McCoy replied that she was excited to teach a class that kids signed up to take. She said the kids meeting the mayor was an honor and made the kids feel like they’re important and that their education matters.

“He told me to continue with my dreams of attending Binghamton University and go on to a pre law program; he made me feel like I can actually go for it and be the best that I can be,” said Senior, Elizabeth Sesay. Giovanni Vega also said, “He came over to me and my friend and asked if we would major in this for college. I replied that it is a possibility and this program definitely interests me.”