Women's History Month: Students Write Thank You Notes
Dear Mrs. Coleman, I appreciate you for your support. You keep me pushing and support my future career. You are all about respect and I have never not once seen you disrespect somebody. Your lessons are fun and challenging at the same time.
Thank you Ms. Ward for always being patient with us even during our challenging times.
Ms.
Hampton, Thanks for being the best person ever!
Dear Ms. Roche, Thank you for always being supportive and helpful when I need it.
Sincere Regards,
Hampton, Thank you for always working with me. Your're hands down the best teacher I've ever had.
Dear Ms.
To: Ms. Chandler, Thank you for being a support system and mother figure for the past 4 years. I appreciate you.
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- Mr. Daewon Harris Class of 2026 Englewood Campus
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-Mr. Melvin Mack Class of 2027 Englewood Campus
-Mr. Dylan Purnell Class of 2023 Bronzeville Campus
Mr. Emmanuel White Class of 2026 Downtown Campus
-Mr. James Avery Class of 2023 Downtown Campus
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-Mr. Jamar Washington Class of 2024 Bronzeville Campus
Students Attend A Private Screening of Creed III
students attend and enjoy a private screening of the
following a
visit
a group of students enjoying the movie.
office
movie,
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Photos Credit: Jessie Mack/Dominick Williams/Creed Official Twitter Urban Prep
box
hit
Creed III featuring Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors
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by the two hollywood actors. Pictured: Messrs.Tristan Hunter, Joshua Smith, Class of 2024 and Lamar Murphy, Class of 2025 from the Englewood Campus; Mr. Zyire Griffin, Class of 2024 from the Bronzeville Campus and
URBAN PREP ACADEMIES 3 NEWS Are You Interested in Joining The Lion's Roar Newspaper Staff? Email us at lionsroar@urbanprep.org Cartoonist, Photographers and Writers are welcome to join! CHARTER ACADEMY Grand Valley State University Visits Urban Prep Bronzeville On March 24th, Urban Prep Bronzeville hosted Mr. Santana Mahone from Grand Valley State University. He presented to juniors and seniors and shared information about the admission process and what the life of a student at Grand Valley State is all about. Grand Valley State is located in Allendale, Michigan.
Photos Credit: Dominick Williams
Urban Prep Downtown & Englewood students
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Students from both the Urban Prep Downtown and Bronzeville Campuses pose for photos after receiving awards during the 1st Semester 2022-2023 Awards Assembly. Students were recoginized for their both their academic
Photos Credit: Jessie Mack
students recognized for Academic Achievements
achievement and personal development as Urban Prep young men. Mr. Harold walks to the stage excited after hearing his name called.
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SENIORS CELEBRATE ACCEPTANCE INTO COLLEGE
MOM PROM 2023 Tickets are available in the main office.
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Messrs. Jason Mapp and Mark McFerrin pose together after receiving their red and gold striped ties during the On To The Next One Celebration at their campus.
Photo Credit: Dominick Williams
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Students Receive Gold Ties For Being Exceptional
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Mr. Hollins received his gold tie in Spanish 2 during the month of March. His nominator wrote “I want to recognize this young man's exceptionality as he is usually helping the class. He actively participates, sits at the front of the class, and sings the creed proudly every morning. He is always very accountable, mature and responsible. I appreciate his support in my class, as well as his support for our community in events such as the Black History Month celebration...Estudiante Del Mes, Mr. Alvin Hollins.”
Urban Prep Teacher of The Month
Mr. Woodard received his gold tie in World Literature. His nominator wrote, “This young man has shown practice SAT assessment growth from the first benchmark in November to the second benchmark in February. "We are exceptional not because we say it but because we work hard at it. " This student who is also a representative of several clubs and sports continues to demonstrate resilience through the challenges he faces in and out of school, maintaining employment, and working to maintain a perfect attendance rating throughout the 3rd quarter. This young man is proving that he will be exceptional not because he can say it, but because he is working hard at it.
Mr. Smith received his gold tie in Africana Studies during the month of March. His nominator wrote, “Mr. Smith is a bright young man with a glowing future ahead. As he continues to apply himself in class, his true scholarly nature comes to light. Keep going!”
New Teachers Spotlight!
Mrs. Angela Coleman teaches Africana Studies, Honors US History and US History 10 at the Urban Prep Englewood Campus.This is Mrs. Coleman's first year working at Urban Prep. Students chose her this month because "She wants you to accomplish things that you don't think are achievable. She believes in us and pushes us to be successful."
*Students at each campus are polled by the Lion's Roar staff to identify their campus'Teacher of The Month
Ms.
recently transitioned into a teaching role at the Urban Prep
Campus. She currently teaches History. Ms. Toliver was previously a paraprofessional and has worked at Urban Prep for almost 3 years. She has a Bachelors of Arts with a concentration in Liberal Arts and a Masters of Arts in Public Service Management.
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Mr. Michael Woodard Class of 2024 - Downtown
Mr. Alvin Hollins Class of 2023 - Englewood
Mr. Amari Smith Class of 2026 -Bronzeville
Annette Toliver
Bronzeville
FEATURES
Ms. Isis Chaviano recently joined the Urban Prep Downtown Campus and teaches Spanish I. Ms. Chaviano graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Masters of Arts in Criminology.
Urban Prep Englewood Campus Intramural Sports Kickoff
GAME SCORES:
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Photos Credit: Jessie Mack
Mr. Lamar Murphy, Class of 2025; Mr. Deondrae Gardner, Class of 2023; Mr. Joquan Coleman; and other students during the intramural sports game.
27th –
Team Joquan Coleman (31) v. Team Isaiah Owens (24) | Team Lamar Murphy (37) v. Team Joseph "JoJo" Coleman (34)
March 29th –Team Murphy (23) v. Team Owens (36)
Team Joseph "JoJo" Coleman (27) v. Team Joquan Coleman (26)
The Urban Prep Lions Indoor Track Season Recap SPORTS
Urban Prep's Indoor Track Team competing; Coach Victor Winselle speaking with track team before their upcoming meets; Messrs. Joseph Coleman, Class of 2023, Englewood Campus; Joshua Smith, Class of 2024, Englewood Campus; Javonte Jones, Class of 2023, Bronzeville Campus, Khamarja Fisher, Class of 2025, Bronzeville Campus; Quran Muhammad and Sincere Dawson, Class of 2026, Bronzeville Campus.
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Photos Credit: Jessie Mack
Urban Prep Track Season Recap Cont'd...
INDOOR TRACK HIGHLIGHTS
CHICAGO PUBLIC LEAGUE
Joseph Coleman - 60m Dash / 16th Place in City Championship (7.44s)
Javon Ward-Malone - 60m Dash / 17th Place in City Championship (7.45s)
Tristan Hunter - 200m / 22nd in City Championship (24.13s)
Quran Muhammad - 60m/hurdles / 22nd in City Championship (11.28s)
4 x 200 Relay Team - 9th in City (1:36.25s)
(Joshua Smith, Joseph Coleman, Javon WardMalone, Tristan Hunter)
April's Issue
What's UP in the world?
Students of the Month
Teachers of the Month
UP Students Visit LSU during Spring Break
On To The Next One Update
Signing Day 2023
Chicago Elects A New Mayor
Students Volunteer with Obama Foundation
Outdoor Track Coverage
Baseball Season Coverage
The Lion’s Roar Staff
Dominick Williams, Bronzeville
Tristan Hunter, Englewood Ian
Isbell, Bronzeville
Kevin Velasquez, Englewood Michael Woodard, Downtown
Managing Editor S taff Reporter Photographer Cartoonist Staff Writer
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Messrs.JaVaun Ward-Malone,Class of 2024,BronzevilleCampusand Tristan Hunter,Class of 2024,EnglewoodCampuscompete in the relay race.
