The South community is mourning the loss of a student and his brother, a former student, who passed away on August 19th, according to an email from South’s administration to the Glenbrook Students
Rising junior Jose Guzman,16, and South alum Carlos (Charlie) Guzman,19, passed away, according to an email from South’s administration to Glenbrook students. Bridget Moskaties, English and Multilingual Teacher, taught Charlie his freshman year in a combined English and History class; she highlights the self-confidence that he would present in class.
“He was one of the kindest students I have ever had, and unapologetically himself.” Moskaites said.
Additionally, English Teacher Nicole Carmen said that Charlie’s brother Jose, whom she taught as a freshman, noted Jose’s -devotion to his family, identity, and artistic talents.
“Jose loved his family and emphasized how much he loved spending time with them. He was very proud to be Guzman,” Carmen said. “He was also incredibly creative, and an amazing artist who would sometimes doodle in class. He would often give his teachers his drawings”.
Senior Marlene Cardozo, a close family friend of the Guzman brothers, remembers Jose and Carlos for their loving and outgoing personalities.
“We grew up together and to look back and think about those memories we made together is truly upsetting,” Cardozo said. “They both were loved by so many”
Principal Dr. Barbara Georges said the loss of the Guzmans comments on her heartbreak about the loss of a classmate among South students and the impact it will leave on South.
“My heart breaks for their family, my heart breaks for all of [the students]. We shouldn’t have to be worrying about the loss of our classmates.” Georges said.