The Class of 2018 is the largest class from Obama Academy to graduate, as 50 students received their diplomas on May 25. The Class of 2018 continued BOMLA’s trend to graduate 100 percent of students, a statistic that exceeds school district and state averages. Cumulatively, the class has earned more than $4.4 million in scholarships and financial […]
Lyria Howland was honored with the Nakia Douglas Award at the 2nd Annual BOMLA Parent Teacher Student Association Gala (PTSA). This recognition is named after Obama Academy’s Founding Principal and honors individuals who are catalysts for change and examples of what it means to be a leader. “She embodies what it means to make a charge […]
Six BOMLA faculty members traveled to The College Board: Preparáte Conference in Los Angeles to learn effective ways to prepare their Latino students. Prepárate highlights national models that successfully prepare Latino students for success in college and in life. At the conference, participants discussed new solutions, shared best practices and collaborated with colleagues to make […]
Three BOMLA seniors were awarded full scholarships to Texas Christian University (TCU), valued at $260,000 per student. The awards include one year of study abroad. Absu Girma, Francisco Ortiz, and Jonathan Suarez made history as the first students from the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy to win the TCU Community Scholar awards. TCU Community Scholar […]
In March, guests waiting to hear from Former First Lady Michelle Obama experienced a special treat on the plaza. BOMLA’s Presidential Jazz Band opened the sold out fireside chat with Former Dallas First Lady Matrice Ellis-Kirk at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. “The students playing for her was an amazing experience, and the energy was truly powerful,” said […]