"THE CLASS OF 2023 IS 100% IRREPLACEABLE

each and every young man in that moment. Sure I guided them through the application process, but they did it. They received the grades, they wrote the essays, they filled out the applications, and ultimately, they chose to take this next step into adulthood.”

Ms. Tasia Conway, College Counselor from the Bronzeville Campus said," The Class of 2023 had a drive like no other class I've seen. No matter how many essays they complained about writing or how many applications they had to submit, it became a part of their daily life. I had students not only doing work during Monday through Friday: these students were working 7 days a week for the college process. The countless emails, texts, calls, stop bys to my office, my students were determined to make sure they were putting their best foot forward to get into the best schools yet. I also think creating an environment where students had autonomy over their work helped as well. Using each other as teachers instead of only relying on me (the main teacher) was a big help! They were their brothers' keepers and they were able to hit heights like no other!"

Each year, we have a theme for the event that speaks to the senior class. This year’s theme is 100% Irreplaceable. “The work these young men have done over the last four years is Irreplaceable. Irreplaceable is what they are. Members of the Class of 2023, I thank you. Thank you for being the light that we need in these dark times. Thank you for staying the course. Thank you for being your Brothers Keepers. Thank you for never giving up. And, finally, thank you for being 100% Irreplaceable. You are what happens when We Believe.”, said Troy Boyd, Jr., Chief Operating Officer. The event concluded with Urban Prep students reciting the creed lead by Senior Class Presidents Mr. Billy Haynes, Englewood Campus, Mr. Robert Howard, Downtown Campus and Mr. Seven Brimmer, Bronzeville Campus. After the event, students, families and faculty took photos together to commenerate the celebration. “To see the happiness on my Mama’s face after my brother and I announced our colleges really means the world to me that I get to truly show her I’ve listened to all the things that she has said and I know I would be no where without her. She motivated me the most throughout high school.”, said Mr. Levi Turner, from the Englewood Campus who will be attending. Harris Stowe State University this fall.