“To come here everyday to see students who are being inspired, not only by teachers but by the staff, is wonderful.”

Mr. Lytton Williams, one of Tallwood’s custodians, bursts out in enthusiasm as he recalls his experiences and accomplishments not only at Tallwood, but throughout his life.

Before working at Tallwood Mr. Williams had a wide array of jobs ranging from dancing with artists like Kid ‘n Play, Tevin Campbell, and Jason Weaver to working at an international market.

Due to Mr. Williams’ many jobs, he also learned many languages.

“The first language that I learned was Spanish because I am originally from Harlem New York but, when I moved to Virginia the second language I learned was French,” he recalled.

“The third language was Mandarin because I worked in a Chinese restaurant, and I eventually learned Korean.”

Other than his love for languages, he loves to travel, having lived in Durban, South Africa where he lived for a total of four years. He also studied to become a welder and even met his wife, whom he married in 2013.

Upon coming back to America, he started working in the school system at First Colonial High School and then came to Tallwood. Mr. Williams expressed his gratitude towards Tallwood, saying, “I’m glad to help out the best way I can to make this school look excellent and show the best quality of our school. Plus, I’m proud to be a lion.”

As motivation to keep coming back to Tallwood, Mr. Williams said, “For me being here at Tallwood, I’m glad being in this type of setting and being with students. I hope at least one of my words can affect students to do wonders and go far in life.”

Below are the stories published in the May 3 Issue of The Roaring Gazette:

Senior Projects Tackle Pressing Issues by Kayla Smith

Election Results are In by Cassidy O’Neal

Fashion Marketing to Hold Fashion Show May 10 by Ariana Hernandez

Tallwood Students Sweep “Elie Wiesel Visual Arts and Multimedia Competition” by Elena Day

The Big Three Lead Lion’s Baseball in the Right Direction by Richard Ruffin

Boys’ Volleyball Begins Conditioning by Tyler Dennis

It’s the End of the Year: How to Stay Motivated by Ophelia Reid

Meet a Lion: Mr. Lytton Williams by Sydney McKissick

Tallwood’s Many Language Teachers a Diverse, Dedicated Group by Ophelia Reid

Popular Chain Restaurant Underwhelms by Charles Romano

“A Child Called It” a Classic Book Worth Reading by Erin Nathan

“Fate of the Furious” Cannot Overcome Missing Element by Austin Luciani

The United States Must Show Strength by Dylan Klepk

Fewer Lunches Means Longer Lunch Lines by Marissa Howell