The Lion's Roar Newspaper: Volume 3 No. 6

Urban Prep's Annual Mom Prom 2023: "Mama You're The Queen of My Heart"

Urban Prep Students Messrs. Levi and Micah Turner, Vernon Chambers, Class of 2023, Kenneth Bailey, Elijah Cooper, Class of 2024, Englewood Campus, Myles Brown, Class of 2024, Bronzeville Campus, Myles Johnson, Dylan Purnell, Bronzeville Campus, Daewon Harris, Class of 2024, Englewood Campus, and Carl Dixon, Class of 2025, Bronzeville Campus pose with their Mothers and Mr. Elijah Johnson, Class of 2023, Bronzeville Campus with his grandmother during Mom Prom.

On Friday, May 12th students escorted their Mothers or Mother figures to Urban Prep's Annual Mom Prom. Guests enjoyed music, food, a 360 camera and portrait photos. It was truly a night to remember as we honored Mother's Day weekend.

Photos Credit: Leo Harris

Urban Prep Students Participate in UChicago Money Think

Urban Prep Englewood Sophomores and Juniors participate in UChicago Money Think and presented a business plan. Urban Prep students won 1st Place. Pictured: Messrs. Dreyon Adams, Adareyan McIntosh, Tyrone McMullan, and Angel Gonzalez, Class of 2025 presenting during the event.

Urban Prep Englewood Campus Art Club Showcase

Artwork Credit:

Mrs. Angela Coleman, Club Coordinator

Mr. Andre White

Mr. Julius Blackwell

Mr. Kevin Velasquez

Photos Credit: Joseph Jones

Chicago Urban League Celebrates Decision Day with UP

The Chicago Urban League celebrated Bronzeville Seniors with Decision Day where each young man announced the college they will be attending, similiar to Urban Prep's College Signing Day that took place a week prior. The students received shirts and other gifts to recognize their accomplishments. Pictured: Mr. Chandler Brown announcing his college; Messrs. Jermaine Jackson and David Allen during the event.

Urban Prep Attends Private Screening of "Shooting Stars"

Students from the Urban Prep Downtown Campus pose with their free shirts given by the screening sponsors after viewing the newly released movie "Shooting Stars", a story about NBA Champion Lebron James from the Los Angeles Lakers. Students were inspired by the moving story of Lebron James and his closest friends.

Photos Credit: Brandon Lenore

Photo Credit: Jessie Mack

Urban Prep's Athletic Ceremony Celebration 2023

LIST OF AWARDS

Cross Country

XC Most Valuable Runner: Qwaylin Miller

Distance Star: Davion Worthy

Rookie of the Year: Quran Muhammad

Golden Spike Award: Jaylen Almo

Heart of a Lion Award: Amarion Vaughn

Most Improved: Yashua Beals

JV Football

Most Valuable Player: Raymond Gardner

Defensive Player of the Year: Pharell Hart

Offensive Player of the Year: Alonzo Morris

Heart of a Lion Award (MIP): Michael Burton-Hill

Varsity Football

Most Valuable Player: James Hill

Offensive Player of the Year: Frank Iverson III

Defensive Player of the Year: Joshua Smith

Heart of a Lion Award (MIP): Zyire Griffin

Iron Man Award: Davion Hardaway

J V Basketball (Englewood)

MVP - Tobias Thailand

Dedicated to Success - Darryl Kemp

Great Sportsmanship Award - Lamar Murphy

True Student Athlete Award - Jemon Booker

Varsity Basketball (Englewood)

MVP - Joseph Coleman

Most Dedicated - Tristan Hunter

Defensive Player of the Year - Joquan Coleman

Heart of a Lion (MIP) - Lamar Murphy

Basketball (DTN)

Soul of a Lion Award (MVP): Orlantae Smoot

Defensive Player of the Year: Orlantae Smoot

Assists Leader: Jafari Mahonie

Most Improved Player: Savion Harold

Freshman Basketball (BRZ)

Most Valuable Player: Jordan Boyd

Rookie of the Year: Quran Muhammad

Heart of a Lion (MIP): Sincere Dawson

Golden Lion Award: Jayden Almo

JV Basketball (BRZ)

Most Valuable Player: Kejuan Craig

Chairman of the Boards: David Simmons

Heart of a Lion (MIP): Joshua Hill-Nicholson

Golden Lion Award: Giovanni Hill

Varsity Basketball (BRZ)

Most Valuable Player: Kevin Scott

Chairman of the Boards: Justyn Garrison

Elite Shooter Award: Davion Worthy

Heart of a Lion (MIP): Melvin Moore

Special Recognition Tournament Awards

Playoff Lion Award: Jakari Dismukes

Playoff Lion Award: Kaden Wilson

Rising Star Award: Lamar Murphy

Wrestling Team MVP Medal: James Hill (63kg) Varsity Baseball

Most Valuable Player: Maurice Hughes

Ken Griffey Jr. Award (ROY): Michael Burton-Hill

Satchel Paige Award: Londel Overton

Hank Aaron Award: Maurice Hughes

Newcomer of the Year: Kaleb Hayden Track & Field

Most Valuable Player of the Year: Joshua Smith

Golden Spike Award: James Hill

Golden Spike Award: Tristan Hunter

Golden Spike Award: Ja'Vaun Ward-Malone

Rookie of the Year: Quran Muhammad

Heart of a Lion Award: Eriyon McGee

Track & Field All-Tournament

Medals:

Davion Harris, Nasir Poole, Tristan Hunter, Davion Hardaway

James Hill (All-Conference)

Joshua Smith (All-Conference)

Justyn Garrison (All-Conference)

Maurice Hughes (All-Conference)

Londel Overton (All-Conference)

Michael Burton-Hill (All-Conference)

Dwain Burton (All-Conference)

Raymond Gardner (All-Conference)

Athlete of the Year

Olandtae Smoot, DTN

James Hill, BRZ

Joshua Smith, ENG

Special Recognition Awards

Mr. Kamari Payne

Mr. Billy Hayes

Mr. Tristan Hunter

Mr. Malachi McIntosh

IADA Award: Tanya Robinson

Athletic Department Medals: Hannah Ludens, Jessie Mack, Renee Childs, Bernice Hampton

Athlete of the Year

Mr. James Hill (3 Sport Athlete - 4.33 GPA)

Melvin Moore - 4.19

Joshua Smith - 4.04

Tristan Hunter - 4.04

Orlandtae Smoot - 4.09

All-Conference Athletes: Frank Iverson (All-State Honorable

Mention, All-City, All Conference) - Football

Zyire Griffin (All-City, All Conference) - Football

Ja'Vaun Ward-Malone (All-Conference)

Photos Credit: Tristan Hunter/Jessie Mack

Messrs.Orlandtae Smoot, Jafari Mahonie and Coach James Avery; Tristan Hunter, Kamari Payne, and Director of HR Ms. Tanya Robinson; Messrs. Quran Muhammad, Tristan Hunter, James Hill, James Smith, and Davion Hardaway; Director of Institutional Advancement and Urban Prep Alum 2010 Mr. Jessie Mack, BRZ Teacher Ms. Bernice Hampton, and BRZ Personal Counselor Ms. Jessica Chandler; Mr. Quran Muhammad.

Network Senior Tropaia held at Maggiano's Downtown

On Wednesday, May 31st Seniors from across the network gathered with family, Urban Prep faculty and staff at Maggiano's in Downtown Chicago to celebrate their many achievements in their academics and school service. Salutatorians Messrs. Jaylen May (ENG), Dayion Gage (DTN), and Kevin Scott (BRZ) addressed their fellow brothers and reflected on their four years at UP.

Photos Credit: Dominick Williams Englewood Principal Othiniel Mahone, Salutatorian Mr. Jaylen May with his grandmother, Ms. Francis Bruce after she received the outstanding service by parent/guardian; Mr. Deovay Johnson, Englewood Campus pose with his award for academic excellence in British Literature; Seven Brimmer, Bronzeville Campus post with senior superlative "Most Likely to Return as Principal"; Qwaylin Miller and Salutatorian Kevin Scott, Bronzeville Campus; Englewood Pride Leader Johnny Dorsey received the Team UP medal; Mr. Robert and Mrs. Pamela Johnson received the outstanding service by parent/guardian for the Bronzeville Campus; Director of Arcs, Mr. Brandon Lenore and young men from the Bronzeville Campus.

Track Coverage: UP Lion Finishes Track Season Strong!

Photos Credit: Jessie Mack

Urban Prep's Indoor Track Team competing; Messrs. Davion Harris, Class of 2026, Nasir Poole, Class of 2025, Joshua Smith and Tristan Hunter, Class of 2024, Englewood Campus; Khamarja Fisher, Class of 2025, Bronzeville Campus; Ja'Vaun Ward-Malone; and Quran Muhammad, Class of 2026, Bronzeville Campus.

Urban Prep Baseball Season: May Coverage

Urban Prep Baseball Team competing; Messrs. Jamar Washington, Class of 2024, Maurice Hughes, Class of 2025, Londel Overton, Class of 2024, Bronzeville Campus; Marion Lomax,Class of 2025 and Michael Grant, Class of 2023, Bronzeville Campus; Coaches speaking with players.

May Game Scores

Photos Credit: Jessie Mack

Urban Prep Track & Field Season Coverage Cont'd...

June's Issue

Class of 2023 Senior Prom Network Tropaia/Field Day 2023

Urban Prep Year In Review

Commencement 2023

Englewood Community Service

Outdoor Track Coverage

Baseball Season Coverage

The Lion’s Roar Staff

Dominick Williams, Bronzeville

Tristian Hunter, Englewood

Ian Isbell, Bronzeville

Kevin Velasquez, Englewood

Michael Woodard, Downtown

Managing Editor Staff Reporter Photographer Cartoonist Staff Writer

Photos Credit: Jessie Mack

Messrs. Javonte Jordan, Class of 2023, James Hill, Class of 2025, Bronzeville Campus and Eriyonn McGee, Class of 2026, Englewood Campus competiting.