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Average or better. >> anthony: right. >> tawanda: it's all about the academics. it's all about nurturing these kids. what's right? what's wrong? you know? the drill team does that. they have different sayings that they go by every day. "it's a start without a finish." "it is possible." >> group: it is never impossible. if i can believe that i can achieve what is possible is possible is possible. >> tawanda: and they believe this. you know, they say it so much until it's embedded. >> anthony: tawanda has helped css support itself with financial assistance from fellow parents and some fundraisin...

In order to be a part of the program, they have to maintain a "c" average or better. it's all about the academics. it's all about nurturing these kids. what's right, what's wrong. the drill team does that. they have different sayings that they go by without. to start without a finish, it is possible. they believe this. they say it so much until it is embedded. >> tawanda has helped support it with financial assistance. some fundraising and temporary help from small businesses. surprisingly with a group of national profile, no lasting support from official organizations or national institutions...

>> her late grandfather walter green jr. was a former military man. an employee of rca and a body guard for the great boxer, jersey joe wilcox. >> he was just like the protector. if you need anything, you go to mr. dynamite. that was his nickname. >> when tawanda was 15, she was asked to lead a local drill team. unfortunately, it soon lost its funding. walter purchased 80 uniforms and three drums to get it its start. ♪ ♪ today css, the camden sophisticated sisters drill team, which includes the distinguished brothers in taps, the almighty percussion sound, have over 320 participants. >> go...

Camden, then we never have a chance. in order to be a part of the program, they have to maintain a "c" average or better. skbl. >> right. >> it's all about their academics. it's all about nurturing these kids. what's right, what's wrong. the drill team does that. they have different sayings they go by every day. it's a start without a finish. it is possible. and they believe this. you know, they say it so much until it's embedded. >> tawanda has helped css support it with financial assistance. from fellow parents and some fund-raising, temporary help and donations from some businesses. surpris...

>> her late grandfather walter green jr. was a former military man. an employee of rca and a body guard for the great boxer jersey joe. >> he was just like the protector. you know, if you need anything, you go to mr. dynamite. that was his nickname. >> he was also a man who believed in being part of the community. when tawanda was 15, she was asked to lead a local drill team. unfortunately, it soon lost its funding. walter purchased 80 uniforms and three drums to give them a start. today css, the camden sophisticated sisters drill team, which includes the distinguished brothers in taps, the al...