Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors Visit Urban Prep

By Dominick Williams Managing Editor, Bronzeville Campus

On February 22nd, Urban Prep students, faculty and staff from the Englewood, Downtown and Bronzeville Campuses gathered together in the Englewood Auditorium for a special assembly. The assembly began with Mr. Dennis Lacewell, Urban Prep's Chief Academic Officer making an announcement that all students would be attending an advance screening of the newly released Creed III movie. Student were excited! However, Mr. Lacewell continued and to our surprise, introduced special guests actors Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors, who are both stars in the new Creed III movie.

During their visit, the actors were able to participate in a classroom "check-in", where students and guests are able to state their names and the meaning behind it. The classroom visit concluded with a unity circle.

The actors then did a conversation for the entire schoolbody discussing their lives and encouraging students. Urban Prep students were able to ask questions and the actors were open and honest.

To conclude the visit, Jordan and Majors presented Urban Prep with a $5,000 check then student ambassdors Mr. Tristian Hunter, Class of 2024 from the Englewood Campus and Mr. Kevin Scott, Class of 2023 from the Bronzeville Campus presented the actors with Urban Prep gear (ie. sweatshirt, jackets and an Urban Prep red and gold striped tie).

"The surprise visit from Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors was a good chance for students to see that their goals are attainable and it shows young people like myself that our role models are people too." - Mr. Lavell Scott, Class of 2024, Englewood Campus.