AT A GLANCE: ATHLETICS For several decades, St. Philip’s has provided arguably the largest and most diverse athletics program for 4- to 14-year-olds in the southern sector of Dallas.
Meet the Rogers: A South Dallas Basketball Dynasty Championships have become a legacy for the Rogers family. Jerome Rogers, Sr., considered by many to be the best basketball player to come out of Madison High School, won a state championship in 1997. His daughter, Endyia, one of the top point guards in the country, led Bishop Lynch to two state championships. Most recently, in March, Jerome Jr. won a state championship for his father’s alma mater, Madison. “Dad’s a great role model and student of the game,” says Jerome, Jr., a sophomore at Madison High School.
Dad’s dedication and hard work is paying off for his children on the court and in the classroom. Endyia, who
One might say basketball is in this family’s blood but in
has a 4.0 GPA, is headed off to USC on a full athletic
truth, it all boils down to a copious concoction of talent,
and academic ride, where she will play basketball for the
discipline, an incredible work ethic, and a big love for the
esteemed university and begin her studies to become
game. In fact, it was not uncommon to find the Rogers
a doctor. She was also named Gatorade Player of the
trio running drills and practicing in St. Philip’s Legacy
Year and through Gatorade’s Play it Forward program,
Gymnasium after school each day. Both Endyia and
St. Philip’s was awarded a $1,000 grant to help the next
Jerome Jr. are alumni of St. Philip’s and were star players
generation of St. Philip’s Saints. Jerome Jr., an honors
for St. Philip’s celebrated basketball team in elementary
student, will be a junior at Madison next year and hopes
and middle school. Jerome Sr. was also a St. Philip's Saint
to lead his team to yet another championship. With this
as a child!
family, anything is possible!
14th Annual Paul Bryson Tournament
The annual Paul “PBO” Bryson Invitational Basketball Classic, established over a decade ago in memory of one of St. Philip’s most dedicated parents and Community Center volunteers, was a tremendous success this year, raising over $2,000 in scholarship funds to support the education of children in South Dallas. 12
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