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- Tradition’s Week-October 20-24, 2014
November 2014 - Scholastic Book Fair-November 4-8, 2014
-Saturday Academy-November 8, 2014 -Staff Development/ Student Holiday-November 10, 2014 -Career Day-November 11, 2014 - Picture Day-November 19, 2014 -Thanksgiving Break-November 26-28, 2014
December 2014
BOMLA Times Issue 02 Fall Edition
During the first two weeks of the summer, new students participate in League of Extraordinary Gentleman (LXG). This camp serves as a transitional opportunity to assist brothers with their acclamation to the campus. The aims of the camp are: 1. Immersing incoming students into the BOMLA Culture 2. Acclimating students to BOMLA practices and procedures 3. Challenging students to problem-solve as leaders This was our third summer hosting LXG and subsequently was our most successful! Several of our returning students wrote curriculum, taught classes, and lead groups during LXG. In an effort to parallel the rigor of our school year, the student leaders also decided to change the camp reading from 7 Habits of a Successful Teenager to Mindset by Dr. Carol Dweck. We knew the camp was successful when we looked at the grades for the first six weeks.
During our Speakers Bureau each month, we invite diverse leaders to share their personal journeys through life. From humble beginnings to extraordinary accomplishments, each speaker provides insight into his or her transition from childhood to adulthood. Transparent stories and wisdom provided during each session allow our young men to confirm the leadership lessons they receive at BOMLA. President Richard Fisher: Dallas Federal Reserve Bank: Richard Fisher, president of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, talked with the young men about the importance of education. Mr. Fisher shared his experiences and struggles as a first-generation college student and helped the young men understand how education can change the trajectory of one’s life. Mr. Fisher also talked with the young men about making decisions and learning from mistakes. The young men were captivated with his story and struggle as they embraced Mr. Fisher’s sage advice. General Colin Powell-Hart Global Leader’s Lecture Series at Southern Methodist University General Colin Powell was the Distinguished Lecturer for the 2014 - 2015 Hart Global Leaders Lecture Series. Thirty of our students were privileged to hear General Powell's life story of persistence, hard work and commitment to excellence. The message was clear and precise for all in attendance.
College Bound 2014-2015 College Visits
The 2015 BOMLA Seniors
“To Whom Much Is Given, Much is Required” our students proba-
The HUB - the Dallas ISD news-
bly say this in their sleep!
letter recently highlighted our
We never let them forget that we
2015 Senior class. We are proud
can open doors for them, it is up
of our first graduating class, but
to them to step through the open
we know that they have to com-
door. This year, they’ve had
plete their journey to become
quite a few ‘doors open’ to them (From L to R) Joel Aguirre, Robert Moreland, Kendell Long, Miguel Dominguez, Mahetme Adamu, Timothy McCall, Jack Espamer, David Martinez, Dariet McDuff, Andrew Skalicky, Bryce Samuel, Mario Grimaldo
by way of college visits. Our upperschool students have been
Kendell Long and Efrain Gonzalez record the digital version of the “Aerie”
afforded the opportunity to either speak to a college representative from several colleges or visit the colleges in person. As a result of the students’ interaction with the college representatives, students are making the most informed decisions possible about
Brother Andrew Skalicky: Setting a Precedent. We’ve always known that Brother Andrew Skalicky was a unique and exceptional young man. His quiet demeanor does not readily reveal his artistic ability, writing prowess, or
their college careers. Here are
Our Brother’s Keeper If you've read our creed or experienced lyceum,
Defining and Redefining: A Discus-
Global Classrooms: BOMLA’s Summer Abroad
sion about Race and Stereotypes
If you have ever visited our campus during the day, you know that
Several upper school BOMLA brothers visited with
we are very busy. Students are hastily moving about. Though we
verance: A Parent’s Perspective
cuss John Howard Griffin’s novel, Black Like Me
to our summer activi-
semester our seniors have breathed new life into
Brother Ontario Brown and his mom presented,
and Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from a Birming-
ties.
our creed and mission. Aside from working with
“The BOMLA Way,” A Parent and Student Per-
ham Jail. The discussion between the young men
students participate in
about race relations and stereotypes was a culmi-
hundreds
nating activity for the St. Mark’s students. This
across the state and
fruitful discussion will undoubtedly lead to further
the nation, many also
opportunities for our two schools to work together
travel abroad to study
Parpia, this is an organization that
to address issues in society.
and participate in our
provides professional develop-
Ms. Keisha Johnson to start a mentoring pro-
spective, during our Parent Academy.
gram, our 12th grade brothers have also as-
Their conversation centered on the lessons,
perspectives lead to discussions about grades,
Dillard University
Kalamazoo University
timeless relevant conversation.
Morehouse College Occidental College
Texas Christian University
Vanderbilt University Williams College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Yale University We are also very fortunate to have three College Access Partners, and a dedicated Lead
analytical ability to strategically
We’ve always known this, but now, so does the rest of the collegiate world. Andrew scored in
the top 3% of all African American students (approximately 160,000) in the nation who took the PSAT. Andrew spoke with the middle school brothers about his performance on the test and he challenged them to aim higher as they take their PSAT.
sumed the role of teaching Lyceum each Wednesday of the month.
Brother David Mar-
Partnerships are critical in helping us fulfill our
Connecting through Connecteach One of our new partners is Connecteach. Lead by Mrs. Bhavani
ment to educators in some of the most poverty stricken places throughout the world. Recently, the organization ventured into
served as a delegate in Japan for the Japan-America Society of
uncharted water as they connect-
DFW, Ms. Harrison-Kelly, our robotics teacher, attended a robot-
ed students from India with students from several campuses throughout the United States.
visited Morocco as a delegate of the World Affairs Council and
The project entitled, “Through
the American Moroccan Alliance.
their Eyes” afforded students the
tinez was our first senior speaker.
mission. One partnership that has positively
Brother David Martinez spoke during our Middle
impacted our campus is that of Tzu Chi. In an
look at the sacrifices and circum-
and Upper School Lyceums about his personal
intimate setting, Tzu Chi comes once a month
stances that students in India face
challenges of learning to manage his impul-
to share aphorisms aligned with our Habits of
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy: Upper School
sivity. His simple yet profound conversation
Mind. All lessons serve to help us focus on the
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Biology
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World Geo
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spoke to the minds of all. Brother David’s most
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Impactful Partnerships
class-poised-for-potential/
traveled to France and Spain to study art and history, one student
Exam
Counselor, Ms. Keisha Johnson,
of
as we were on three different continents. Twenty-one students
priorities. Regretfully, we did not record this
schools-inaugural-graduating-
Not only do our
global opportunities. The summer of 2014 was no different for us
work-load, expectations, campus support and
Hampshire College
Texas A&M University
texas-first-all-boys-public-
another and to hold each other accountable. This
school community. Their parent and student
intellectual force to be reckoned with!
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seem very busy during the school year, this pales in comparison
Austin College
University of Pennsylvania
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brothers from St. Mark’s School of Texas to dis-
struggles, and rewards of being members of our
attack any problem. However, Andrew is an
munity. Please visit the story at:
The Power of Patience and Perse-
so far:
University of North Texas-Dallas
leaders for our families and com-
you know that we expect all brothers to help one
the colleges that have visited us
St. John’s University
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