Winston Perez-Ventura
Winston Perez-Ventura, DPHHS Class of 2017, passed away tragically in the summer of 2017. Words cannot capture the impressive nature of Winston’s personality and character. He was an optimistic, determined, and passionate young man who brought an attitude of extraordinary joy to each day. Whether playing his heart out on the soccer and baseball fields, studying architecture, or simply supporting his family and friends, he brought persistent energy and boundless passion to all of his endeavors. From the start of his time at DPHHS, he made clear his goal of studying architecture at Cornell University. His hard work and optimism allowed him to achieve this goal in the fall of his senior year. Winston will always be remembered for his excellent character and for the immensely positive impact he had on those fortunate enough to have known him.
The Microgrant Fund
To honor Winston’s memory, in 2017, we established the Winston PerezVentura Microgrant Fund. Donations to this fund support our alumni, who work so hard each day towards earning their college diplomas.
In addition, each year, the Bronx Prep/Democracy Prep homecoming basketball game is dedicated to Winston. The money raised by ticket sales go toward providing microgrants to Democracy Prep alumni. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Winston’s family, and we appreciate your support in our efforts to honor his legacy.
To support, please visit DemocracyPrep.org/support
Looking Forward
We would like to raise as much money as possible so that we can award microgrants to multiple scholars. We are hoping that in the coming years, we can move the game into a larger venue to attract more fans.
As long as the game is played with pride and passion we are keeping the memory of Winston alive!
2023 Game Scores
DPCHS Girls: 55 | BPHS Girls: 23
DPCHS Boys: 66 | BPHS Boys: 35
Team Rosters
GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL
Bronx Prep High Trailblazers
League: Bronx B III
Head Coach: Michael Williams
Asst. Coach: Nikita Philpott
Managers: Angelina Sanchez E, Alexandra Caminero, Justin Leon, Prince Rowell
« Agnes Afflade, Senior
« Adama Bah, Freshman
« Kade Bah, Junior
« Brianna Carrington, Junior
« Alima Drame, Senior
« Nilynn Flores, Freshman
« Suwaiba Garba, Senior
« Mariyatou Jabbi, Junior
« Aisatou Kabba, Junior
« Jayla Polite, Sophomore
« Giselle Spears, Sophomore
« Fatima Sumbundu, Junior
« Dezire Thomas, Senior
Democracy Prep Charter High Dragons
League: Division 3A, Manhattan II
Head Coach: Walter Flowers
Managers: Nada Dan-Salley, Zihera Robinson, Aicha Moussi
« Ndaye Ceesay, Junior
« Ramata Doumbouya, Junior
« Skyler Floyd, Freshman
« Nyla Garlick, Sophomore
« Alyssa Gibbs, Junior
« Syre Greathouse, Sophomore
« Kadija Gueye, Sophomore
« Hailey Lopez, Junior
« Shazia Mcclendon, Junior
« Yanirzy Murillo, Junior
« Victoria Nesbeth, Junior
« Tiffany Solano, Sophomore
« Assata Soumahoro, Junior
« Maya Streety, Sophomore
« Talia Whitfield, Junior
Bronx Prep High Trailblazers
League: Charter Public School Athletic School (CPSAL)
Head Coach: Charles Corneilson
Asst. Coach: Oscar Chimilio
Managers: Adrian Jenkins Jr., Omar Banks, Sydni Perry, Prince Rowell
« Elijah Allinson-Konteh, Junior
« Daniel Arthur, Senior
« Brian Adjei, Junior
«William Atiklu, Junior
« Aly Bamba, Senior
« Gideon Frimpong, Junior
« Mohamed Gaiya, Senior
« Abubakar Issah, Senior
« Mohamadou Jawara, Junior
« Jaylen Lewis, Freshman
« Cam’ron Parker, Junior
« Omari Robinson, Senior
« Jordan Williams, Junior
Democracy Prep Charter High Dragons
League: Division 2A Manhattan III
Head Coach: Michael Paschal
Asst Coaches: Dennis Wolfe, Ernie Ross
Managers: Souleymane Diallo, Mark Wilson
« Jagilhack Ali, Junior
« Roland Antwi Agyei, Senior
« Tetteh Attor, Senior
« Nicholas Bennett, Senior
« Sassouna Cisse, Senior
« Aleks Condell, Senior
« Nima Doukoure, Senior
« Yagub Drammeh, Senior
« Calvin Goodbread, Junior
« Abbas Gueye, Junior
« Marcus Hayes, Junior
« Marvelous Ike, Junior
« Aneudys Navarro, Senior
« Isshak Osman, Junior
« Moustapha Sarr, Senior
« Aaron Yepes, Junior
