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#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge visits CBS legend Edward R. Murrow High School

Edward R. Murrow High School reveals new student mural 01:59

NEW YORK -- Class Act with Chris Wragge was live Friday morning at Edward R. Murrow High School in Midwood, Brooklyn.

Designated a School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the school opened its doors in 1974 and has been a revolving door of incredible talent ever since. 

See highlights from our morning below.

 

Thank you Murrow!

By CBS New York Team
 

Meet the artists behind the mural

Meet the artist behind Murrow's new mural 03:06

Artist and alumnae Danielle Mastrion, from Class of 2000, talks about why it was important to give back, saying this was one of the most personal murals she's ever painted.

She also takes us through some of the design elements.

By CBS New York Team
 

The big reveal!

Edward R. Murrow High School reveals new student mural 01:59

Students worked with an artist to create a beautiful mural for the school's outdoor space, and we caught the big reveal! 

By CBS New York Team
 

So many ways for students to get involved

So many ways for students to get involved at Murrow 02:58

The school has several clubs -- from all things art to student government. 

Wragge catches up with the leaders on campus.

By CBS New York Team
 

"They amaze me"

Principal of Murrow high school proud of students and what's to come 01:56

Principal Alan Barge told Wragge he's so proud of the students and what they have accomplished.

"It's been amazing, I'm happy to say. I'm surrounded by many great faculty members and students that seem like they really care," one student added.

"It shows the kind of community we have here at Murrow, everybody's here to support each other and show what great things we're doing here," said another.

By CBS New York Team
 

What sets the school apart

Students learn to shine at Edward R. Murrow High School 04:04

Wragge felt right at home talking with some of the brilliant students from the nationally recognized high school.

Each student, one after the other, was impressive and mature beyond their years.

CLICK HERE for his conversations with them.  

By Chris Wragge
 

Final Class Act of the school year

By Chris Wragge
 

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