Gittens

TCC coach Carl Howell, who returned to the bench this season, has called Gittens 'transformation from "non-factor to NWAACC All-Star" one of the most astounding progressions he's witnessed.

The News Tribune - Tacoma - Homepage 2009

TCC coach Carl Howell, who returned to the bench this season, has called Gittens 'transformation from "non-factor to NWAACC All-Star" one of the most astounding progressions he's witnessed.

The News Tribune - Tacoma - Homepage 2009

You can't find another Corey, said Chris Gittens , 33, who went to high school with Mr. McGriff.

Hip-Hop DJ Is Found Slain Tamer El-Ghobashy 2011

Lampert concedes that Gittens 'grades could be higher.

Vadim Lavrusik: A Race for Diplomas Before Brooklyn's Tilden High Closes for Good 2010

Gittens was able to complete so many courses because he put in the time, Lampert said.

Vadim Lavrusik: A Race for Diplomas Before Brooklyn's Tilden High Closes for Good 2010

But a neighbor recently reported she has bedbugs, and Gittens said she might have them in her apartment again.

Bedbug Plan Called For By New York 2010

"I'm 19 years old, I want to be done with school," Gittens said.

Vadim Lavrusik: A Race for Diplomas Before Brooklyn's Tilden High Closes for Good 2010

Gittens attends three hour-long class periods dedicated to credit recovery courses as part of his school schedule, and three hours every night working on the courses from home.

Vadim Lavrusik: A Race for Diplomas Before Brooklyn's Tilden High Closes for Good 2010

Gittens said he entered this spring term needing nine credits.

Vadim Lavrusik: A Race for Diplomas Before Brooklyn's Tilden High Closes for Good 2010

But when the goal is to graduate, Gittens said he has only one regret: "I wish I would have done this earlier."

Vadim Lavrusik: A Race for Diplomas Before Brooklyn's Tilden High Closes for Good 2010