THE URBAN PREP CREED

we believe. we are the young men of urban prep. we are college bound. we are exceptional-not because we say it, but because we work hard at it. we will not falter in the face of any obstacle placed before us. we are dedicated, committed and focused. we never succumb to mediocrity, uncertainty or fear. we never fail because we never give up. we make no excuses. we choose to live honestly, nonviolently and honorably. we respect ourselves and, in doing so, respect all people. we have a future for which we are accountable. we have a responsibility to our families, community and world. we are our brothers’ keepers. we believe in ourselves. we believe in each other. we believe in urban prep.

WE BELIEVE. Israel Durley class of 2011

What does the Urban Prep Creed mean to me?

“The Urban Prep Creed holds great significance in every line and stanza. The Creed has made a huge impact on me and my peers. Specifically, the line that states, ‘We make no excuses’ is important to me. Many young black men make excuses for their failures, rather than taking responsibility for their lives. The Creed encourages me to be excep- tional and allows my actions to speak louder than my words.” letter from the founder & ceo

Dear Friend,

Before we opened our doors and welcomed our first class, Urban Prep’s faculty, staff and administration (collectively known as “Team UP”) sat in a room and discussed what we wanted our students to believe about themselves, their community and their future. The discussion was profound, robust, intense and long! From that discussion was born the Urban Prep Creed. The Creed is a summary of our values, goals, hopes and dreams for our students and all members of the Urban Prep family.

Each morning, during our daily ritual called Community, our students stand with their brothers and recite these words. And each year, as we add another class, the enthusiasm (not to mention the volume) with which our students say the Creed increases. What also increases is our students’ commitment to the words of the Creed. Words like, We Are College Bound; We Are Dedicated; We Are Our Brothers’ Keepers.

But it is not enough for our students to be committed to the Creed. The adults in their lives must also be called to action by the Creed and provide the best possible education for these young men. This is why I am so happy to present to you this Annual Report which doesn’t just chronicle the achievements of our students during our second year, but also details the contributions of the people who have facilitated these achievements: our teachers, staff, Board members, donors and volunteers. Without you, none of what we have accomplished during our second year would have been possible.

The Creed concludes We Believe in Ourselves, We Believe in Each Other, We Believe in Urban Prep, We Believe. Thank you for believing in us, Urban Prep, and the young men we serve.

We Believe,

tim king founder & ceo

 demographics and data

WE ARE EXCEPTIONAL - NOT BECAUSE WE SAY IT, BUT BECAUSE WE WORK HARD AT IT.

Founded in 2002, Urban Prep is the nation’s first Charter Public High School for boys and the first and only Charter Public School for boys in the state of . In 2006, Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men opened in the Englewood community in , Illinois.

URBAN PREP:

daily attendance rate district: 84% • neighborhood: 75% 93%

freshmen on track to graduate As measured by CPS, this is the percentage of 9th grade black males who have accumulated 5 full credits and 79% received no more than one “F” in a core subject during a semester. district: 47% • neighborhood: 34%

participation in extra-curricular activities Research shows that students engaged in school spon- sored extra-curricular activities are more connected to 87% school and therefore more likely to succeed. district: 71% • neighborhood: 67%

epas Educational Planning and Assessment System measures students’ progress from 9th to 10th grade. The figures 57% here represent the percentage of students making the necessary gains between grades to succeed on the ACT. district: 49% • neighborhood: 48%

 With more than 50 percent of Urban Prep students coming from the Englewood neighborhood, we believe that our students contribute to the overall growth of their community.

fy2008 urban prep student data • 296 Students • 84 percent qualified for free/reduced lunch • Students live in 20 different Chicago zip codes • Students come from 150 different grammar schools • 75 percent of students live in single-parent households • On average, only 7 percent of students came to Urban Prep reading at or above grade level

The young men of Urban Prep Charter Academy are committed to their education. The typical Urban Prep day is 40 percent longer than that of traditional . Over four years, Urban Prep students will spend an average of 74,800 more minutes in class than traditional CPS high school students. 390 The average amount of time students spend in school in urban prep 280 class on a daily basis. chicago public schools

average minutes per day

 Rayvaughn Hines class of 2010

What does the Urban Prep Creed mean to me?

“The Urban Prep Creed helps me get through every day. Whenever I’m feeling down, I reflect on a line in the Creed; ‘We believe.’ Whenever I feel discouraged I reflect on all of the teachers, staff and students who believe in me. The Creed gives me the confidence to complete tough assignments and do A+ work. ”  2008 highlights

WE ARE COLLEGE BOUND.

Urban Prep students participate in myriad programs and activities each year that enhance their high school experience, support their preparedness for college, and make them well-rounded individuals. A few of these programs and activities are described below. study up! summer program Urban Prep’s Study UP! summer program provides students with challenging learning and employment opportunities that cultivate their intellectual ability and social awareness. About 50 Urban Prep stu- dents spent the summer enrolled at universities like Cambridge, Stanford, and Georgetown as well as in corporate and government internships. student service projects Urban Prep students designed and executed service projects that addressed and heightened awareness of issues like drug abuse, teen violence, community safety, physical health and environmental preservation. Working in their Prides, students partnered with local elected officials and community based organizations to identify community needs and worked to address those needs. speakers In order to ensure that our students have many positive examples of success and achievement, we invite speakers to the school and facilitate visits for our students to hear lectures from prominent speakers. This year’s speakers included nominated U.S. Secretary of Education , Harvard Professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., author Dr. Calvin Mackie, Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely, President-Elect Barack Obama, entertainer and entrepreneur Kanye West and Chicago Board of Education President Rufus Williams.  2008 highlights

football team The Football Team entered its second year with incredible energy and finished second in the Great Lakes Conference with a 5-2 record. The Lions out- scored opponents 132-50 and held five of their seven opponents to less than 10 points.

track team The Track Team hit the ground running in their urban prep clubs, activities and sports second year en route to a tremendously successful season. The Lions placed 4th at the CPS Sophomore Baseball City Championship Meet, where a team co-captain captured a City Championship in the 300-meter hurdle Companies That Care and was the runner up in the 110 meter hurdles. Mentoring Program Cross Country debate team Dean’s Deputies Inspired in part by the film, ‘The Great Debaters” Debate Team and supported by the National Association for Urban Football Debate Leagues and the Chicago Debate Commission, Urban Prep launched its Debate Team this year. Newspaper The team competed in three tournaments during its Science Club inaugural year, including the City Championship. Spanish Club Student Ambassadors the lion’s roar Student Council The Lion’s Roar is Urban Prep’s student-produced Technology Club newspaper. Printed monthly, it features running Track and Field columns and articles about life at Urban Prep. With its extensive coverage of student achievement, Urban Wrestling Prep activities and athletics, and the wildly popular Writing Club “Student of the Month” and “Teacher of the Month” Yearbook Committee sections, the Lion’s Roar keeps its finger on the pulse of Young Entrepreneurs Club the Urban Prep community.

 Marquinn Gibson class of 2010

What does the Urban Prep Creed mean to me?

“The Creed is a motivational tool that reminds me of where I am trying to go in life. I know I have to make a conscious effort to succeed because ‘I have a responsibility to my family, community, and world.’ With the Creed as my guide, I am certain I will be a success.”  financials

WE HAVE A FUTURE FOR WHICH WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.

how we are funded Urban Prep is funded through a combination of public and private sources. We receive a per pupil allotment as well as funding for being a small school from the Chicago Board of Education/Chicago Public Schools. Additional funds come from the state and federal governments. In 2008, we spent about $12,000 per pupil; approximately $8,500 per student came from the aforementioned public sources. The balance, about $3,500 per student, is provided through the generosity of donors who believe in our mission and our students.

source of income fundraising/charitable chicago public schools donations 2,465,773 - 65.5% corporate - 41% charitable donations 1,078,396 - 28.6% individual - 29% state funding foundation - 16% 107,237 - 2.8% government - 14% federal funding 58,020 - 1.5%

other income 29% 55,211 - 1.5% total income: 3,764,637 16% 41% 14%

28.6%

65.5% 2.8% 1.5% 1.5%

10 urban prep academies • statements of activities for the years ended june 30, 2008 and 2007 unrestricted net assets 2008 2007 support and revenue cps funds $ 2,465,773 $ 2,017,045 sgsa/state 107,237 76,612 title i/federal 58,020 27,520 contributions 1,078,396 685,207 student fees 28,978 13,928 interest income 546 15,091 miscellaneous income 687 - net assets released from restriction 25,000 total support and revenue 3,764,637 2,835,403 expenses instruction 2,641,329 1,938,462 academic support 138,496 161,530 development and fundraising 178,259 108,632 plant operation 512,748 283,504 depreciation 121,909 51,233 interest 24,024 14,278 total expenses 3,616,765 2,557,639 change in unrestricted net assets 147,872 277,764 temporarily restricted net assets contributions 25,000 net assets released from restrictions (25,000) change in temporarily restricted net assets (25,000) 25,000 change in net assets 122,872 302,764 net assets, beginning of year 317,804 15,040 net assets, end of year 440,676 317,804

11 Jamil Boldian class of 2010

What does the Urban Prep Creed mean to me?

“The Urban Prep Creed means a lot to me; it lifts me up when I am feeling down and out. Knowing that, ‘We are exceptional not because we say it, but because we work hard at it’ motivates me to follow the right path. When I am having a difficult day or facing a challenging situation, I look to the Creed for inspiration.” 12 institutional advancement

WE ARE OUR BROTHERS’ KEEPERS

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Urban Prep raised more than one million dollars in FY08. This funding came from over 400 individuals, foundations, corporations and government entities. While fundraising is integral to Urban Prep’s survival, the Institutional Advancement efforts for the school go beyond devel- opment to include student recruitment, marketing, media, Web development and communications. A few highlights of our efforts and our donors’ generosity are listed on the following pages. media the sara lee corporation and renaissance schools fund During the 2007-2008 school The Sara Lee Corporation and the Renaissance Schools year, Urban Prep received Fund (RSF) have collectively provided Urban Prep with national attention when The donations totaling $500,000. Their gifts have helped Economist featured Urban Urban Prep create and sustain innovative programs Prep in a piece titled “Red that boost academic achievement and prepare Urban ties and boys’ pride: Sowing Prep students to succeed in college. the seeds of good schools in the Midwest.” The Chicago aces up! results Sun-Times, , On November 29, 2007, Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Time Out Chicago, Chicago Giannoulias, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Richard Defender, N’Digo, the South Roeper and former Chicago Bear Chris Zorich hosted End Citizen, WLS-TV (ABC), the first annual “Aces UP!” celebrity poker tournament WBBM-TV (CBS) and to support Urban Prep. The Texas Hold ’Em tournament WMAQ-TV (NBC) also raised more than $100,000 with more than 300 players featured Urban Prep during participating in the event. the year. beta boulé - sigma pi phi The Beta Boulé Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the nation’s oldest African-American professional fraternal organization, donated $10,500 to Urban Prep Charter Academy to help purchase Urban Prep blazers for students at the Englewood Campus.

13 institutional advancement - donor list

Urban Prep Academies relies James Damato Mirko Martich heavily on donations to fulfill Jimmy D’Ambrosio Michael Mazursky our mission of preparing Joe & Eva Daniels Megan McCann graduates for college. The Shannon Davis John McCarron individuals and organizations Victoria DeFrancesco Jane McCarthy listed on these pages contrib- Rick DeLeon Robert McCarthy uted to the success of Urban Gloria Dickinson Barbara McKinzie Prep Academies between Goren Dillard Omar McRoberts July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008. Paula Dixon Andy McWhirter To the best of our knowledge, Mishone Donelson Ron Meade the information below is true Peggy J. Duke Paul Merriwether and correct. If we have mis- Jan Eaglin Mid South Baking Co. spelled, omitted or improperly Lloyd Eisele Makiyah Moody listed your name or your organi- Erika Everett Cecelia Morton zation, please accept our apolo- Joyce M. Ewell James Moser gies and call or e-mail us so that Anne Ford Estelle Moss we can correct your record. Mark Frank William & Estelle Moss Thank you for your support! Kevin Franklin Scott Murphy June Mustiful cash donations Fresh Start Bakeries S. Garmony-Miller Matt Neugebauer up to $100 Ryan Garth Kelly Neville Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Felix Nieves Educational Advancement Johnnie George Foundation Benjamin Gilmore Dom Niro Anonymous Jon Glick Michael Oliphant David Askew Paula Graf O’Reilly Management Corporation Cyndi Averyt Daniel Harley David Paez Holly Bartecki Terrice D. Hartfield Chaka Patterson Kimbra Bell Jim & Cindy Hewlett Marva Pattillo Lindsay Bellows Shubhendu Howlander Pamela Perrilliat Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Antonio Jackson Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Ann Perry Glorianne Jackson Essie Blaylock Sidney Perry Donald & Frances Jefferson Denise Bournique Matthew Pilon Benjamin Johnson Lynn Brown Yvonne Porter Oscar Johnson Charles Browning Prince & Grace Preston Vivian Johnson Richard Brownstone Wendell & Joyce Price Ella Springs Jones Matt Bryant Elias Rantisi Marion Joplin Andreas Buchanan Virginia Raths Tom Jung Martin Buchheim Merle & Cynthia Reed Arek Kaminski Traci Burch Juliana B. Rhoten Keith Klebache Clark & Lucille Burris Bernice Ripley Steve Kloehn Colleen Carik Narcissa Roberts Brian Krieter Frances Carroll Paul Robertson Betty Laddy Stephen Carter Steve Rosenbloom Vicki LaGrange Carole B. Cartwright Tim Russell Donnell Layne John Caruso Martin & Janet Ryder Esther Lee Evelyn Cary Ronald & Myrtle Sahara Marva Lee Cheryl Cole Young Susan Schildnecht Emma Lilly Henderson M. Kathleen Coleman Michael Schulte John Lim Alissa Constable Karl Sederberg Audrey Cooper-Stanton Robert & Vanessa Long Dan Shachtman Martin Corn Benjamin Lubin Peter Shuflit Helen Coufoudakis Stuart & Susan Lucas Charles Smith 14 Rostyslaw Smyk Kenneth Donarski Kenneth B. Smith Michael Soenen Denis Dupuis Sphere Development Group David Steinhuff Joe Fishella Nikki Stein Christopher Straley Hugh Franklin Tony Svanascini Jane L. Stuart Matt Gabriel Robert Teinowitz Erica Studl Frank Gardner Richard Tolliver Kurt Summers Linda Garske Gary Weber Jean Suter Ruanda Garth McCullough Richard Weininger Mike Svanascini Arnold Giles Mitch Whittaker Tennessee Bun Company Jeanne Gills Angelo Wiley Theta Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Matt Graham Arlen Wiley Fraternity Harrison Greene III J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr. Jessie Thomas Teddy Greenstein Joseph Williams Scott Thorstenson Marcelle Gruman John Wilson Chris Tubis Johnson & Lee LTD. Gerry Winters Brian Tyrell William Johnson Greg Winters Leroy B. Vinson Scott Kennedy Ava Youngblood Alida Wallace Allen Knox $251 - $500 Roxanne Ward Dimitrios Konstantopoulos Judith Armstead Sally Ward Michael Kurtzon Constantine Avdalas Stanley Watkins Paul Lee Dan Baker Jean Watson Charles Lewis Stephen Baker Gregory White Jeff Lindenmeyer Brad Balke Erin Wikman Lawrence Lyles Lorena Barron-Gil Jesse Williams Mildred Maskevich William Barry Wellington Wilson Matthew McGuire Richard Mell Lennie Bass Jones Women of Words Book Club Joseph Moore, Jr. Bregman Family Fund John & Mildred Wood Martin Nesbitt Terry Calhoun Eric Young Chris Novoa Joseph Capra Martin Zacharia Andy Olcott Jennifer Carr Craig Carter $101 to $250 Thomas Pardo Steven Casey Dave Anderson John Peck Joseph Censullo William Ashley Robert C. Penn James Chow James Beard Pepsico Foundation Mark Wayne Chrisman Miles Best Florentino Perez Walter Clark Bill Jones and Associates Gail Porter Rosecrain Collins Martha Biondi Matt Portes Jeanette Conrad-Ellis John Bolden Godfrey Powell Deborah Dangerfield James Bowman Walter Purcell George Darby Carole Brown Elizabeth Ramirez Robert D’Arco Manford Byrd, Jr. Sabrina Ramirez Tony Riccardi Matt Dougherts Russell Campion Nneka Rimmer Doug Dunlay Michael Cavoto David Ritter David Egan Gomez Charleston Stan Rivas Frank Esposito Cathy Cohen Genita Robinson Ernest Estela Roosevelt D. Collins Dan Rosenbloom Elizabeth Evans Comprehensive Construction Jason Fallen Consulting Scimitar Prototyping Terry Fallen Andre Copeland Garth Sewers Patrick Fischer William Cousins Jr. Nitasha Sharma John Fritchey Duane Crenshaw Mike Shea Jeff Shuflit Mark & Cynthia Fuller Brian Davis Brian Goldberg 15 $251 - $500 (continued) Christopher Williams John D. and Catherine T. Matthew Golden Mark Winters MacArthur Foundation Paul R. T. Johnson Jon Gray Robert E Younkins Steve Konstantopoulos Steven Greenberg Myles Zomok Marjoedon Productions Larry Gritton $501 - $1,000 Joseph McCoy Andrew Haake Mark Affrunti Emmett & Corine O’Hara Steve Harries Brian Ahern Kent Roberts Rejji Hayes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Richard Roeper Robert Higgins Marc Anderson Larry Speh Edward Honesty, Jr. Michael Badrov James Taylor Richard Iton Robert Bailey Joseph Terry Charles James III Heidi Barker Mel Thillens Sherman Jung Ryan Battista Trading Technologies Mark Kierzkowski Robert & Josephine Beavers, Jr. Dan Winters Dave Knauff Robert Bice Tom Konstantopoulos Rob & Jessica Brandenburg $2,501 - $5,000 Eve Kranz-DeLeon Jeffrey Carnicom Ariel Investments John Ksar Cole Taylor Bank Kendrick Ashton Daniel Lam Alex duBuclet Beaverdale Foundation Brian Ledebuhr Barbara E. French Best Harvest Bakeries Raphael Lee Rebecca Carter Chicago Title Insurance Harry Lewis Company Demetris Giannoulias Kathleen Malinger Tim King Alexi Giannoulias Kevin Malinger Darren Mason Gibsons L.L.C. Leslie McCall Eugene & Demetra Morris Scott Harms William McDade Mary Pattillo Harold M. And Adeline S. William Meyer Morrison Family Foundation Schwartz Cooper Chartered Paul Miller Johnathan Harries $5,001 - $10,000 Sean Murphy Steven Ko AmericanEagle.com Brian Musberger Michael LaPorte Fifth Third Bank Delandis Neely Javara Perrilliat Quaker Tropicana Gatorade Tilmon Brown Daniel & Gabrielle Ruiz Svenerik Nilsen Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Enterprises Group Ryan Foundation Daniel Paganelis Brian Sedlak Ramon Paxton Craig Stevens $10,001 - $25,000 Polk Bros. Foundation Jack Strong Anonymous Melissa Riahei Guy Summers Meg & Tim Callahan Family Foundation Andrew Rintels Michael Ticsay Davee Foundation David Ruder Wolfhart Totschnig Hidden Beach Records, LLC Thomas Schaefer Angela Valencia Paul & Loann King Mark Schmitz W.S. Darley & Co. Lumina Foundation Christine Shuflit Rufus Williams Donald Stewart $25,001 - $100,000 Andrew Stolfi $1,001 - $2,500 Steven & Michelle Rogers Kathleen Sullivan Bank of America Speh Family Foundation Norb Svanascini JB Bruederle Samuel Tanios Roland Burris, Sr. $100,001 & above Mark Teborek Lawrence Doyle Chicago Board of Education Frank Tiemann Exeter Group Illinois State Board of Education Art Velasquez George Giannoulias Renaissance Schools Fund Michael Watkins Infrastructure Engineering, INC Sara Lee Corporation Ryan Willhauck Darrell Jackson U.S. Department of Education 16 institutional advancement - donor list partners and donors of Gary Comer Youth Center Office of United States goods and services Upward Bound Senator Richard Durbin 100 Black Men of Chicago , Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., College Prep Program Mu Xi Chapter Allstate Alexi Giannoulias Otom Restaurant Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Theta Omega Chapter Gibson’s Restaurant Group Oxbridge Academic Programs Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Illinois Network of Charter Mary Pattillo Schools Inc., Educational Advancement Penn Sate University, S.C.O.P.E. Foundation Illinois State Board of Perkins Coie Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Education Presidential Classroom, Inc., Alpha Mu Chapter Jasculca Terman & Associates, Georgetown University AmericanEagle.com Inc. Race & Reconciliation in Jenner & Block Anonymous America Conference Oscar Johnson Aon Corporation Renaissance Schools Fund Just the Beginning Foundation Judith Armstead Richard Roeper Kaplan Test Prep Kendrick Ashton Steven Rogers Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Associated Colleges of Illinois Roosevelt University, HOPERA Kellogg School of Rob Brandenberg Rush Hospital Management of Northwestern Steven Casey University Tim Russell Chicago Botanic Gardens. Loann King Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Inc., Science First Program Beta Boulé Paul King, Jr. Chicago Debate Commission Stanford University, Junior KIPP Foundation Chicago Freedom School Statesman of America Calvin Mackie Chicago Public Schools, Office Kurt Summers Majestic Star Casino of New Schools Joe Terry Joseph McCoy Chicago Summer Business Trinity Christian College Institute Mikva Challenge Youth City TV One Chicago Urban League Council Ty, Inc. City of Chicago Board of Miller’s Pub United States Department of Education National Association for Education Coalition of Schools Educating Urban Debate Leagues University of Illinois at Boys of Color National-Louis University Chicago African American The College Board, Dream Stephanie Neely Male Summer Literacy Deferred Conference Institute Neighborhood Schools Darryl Cobb Program, University of University of Illinois at Merl Code Chicago Chicago Talented 25 Program Companies That Care New York University University of Michigan, Metropolitan Center for Introduction to Engineering Davidson College, July Urban Education Program Experience Upper Iowa University, DePaul University Summer Students Today Leaders Legal Institute Office of Congressman Bobby Forever Program Rush Dime Child Foundation Urban Education Institute, Upward Bound Office of the Mayor, University of Chicago City of Chicago Alexandre du Buclet Western Illinois University Office of the Treasurer, Earlham College, Explore-a- Adventures in Filmmaking City of Chicago College Program Xavier University, Biomedical Office of the Treasurer, Facets Multimedia Symposium State of Illinois MediaBridge Program Young Women Action Team Office of United States Fifth Third Bank Senator Barack Obama Christopher Zorich

17 Matthew Williams class of 2011

What does the Urban Prep Creed mean to me?

“The Creed guides me to a brighter tomorrow. It motivates me to strive for excellence at Urban Prep and in college. When I recite the Creed, I know that everyone at Urban Prep truly believes in me and cares about my future.” team up

WE ARE DEDICATED, COMMITTED AND FOCUSED

faculty, staff and administrators Samuel Adams Fidell George Amina Payne faculty faculty faculty, special needs Bem Atim Benjamin Gilmore Matthew Pilon faculty coordinator, compliance coordinator, communications & special projects & technology Michael Balfour security Leon Gordon Ronn-Vey Price faculty faculty Benjamin Blakeley, Jr. co-principal for student Anthony Griffin Josh Rhoad programs faculty faculty Calvin Boone Alysa Handelsman Natasha Robinson security faculty faculty Troy Boyd, Jr. Jeremiah Harris Tanya Robinson coordinator, pride programs project manager director of finance Edward Briscoe Tommy Harrison, Jr. Ariel Rogers director of recruitment security faculty and development Norval Hodges Pam Santoyo Derrick Brooms faculty faculty director of arc programs Kenneth Hutchinson Eric Smith Ron Bryant director, college & faculty director of student conduct community programs & dean of students John Smith Robert Jefferies security Samuel Bunville security faculty Latreese Smith Rose Jefferies office assistant Joffrey Bywater-Dungey office manager faculty Maurice Smith Tim King security Morgan Carr president & ceo faculty Dion Steele Dennis Lacewell faculty Craig A. Carter co-principal for consultant academic programs John Steele, Jr. faculty Theartris Childress Evan Lewis faculty vice president, institutional Corey Stewart advancement faculty Joseph Daddezio faculty Othiniel Mahone Martha Stewart special needs case manager faculty, special needs La-Troy Farrow faculty Darrell McQuarter Jessica Vande Vusse personal counselor faculty Ruairi Fennessy Davidson Morales faculty Marcus Wade faculty security Jermaine Ferguson Stanley Muhammad faculty Larry Whitfield assistant dean of students security Natasha Ferguson Edward Neequaye faculty Marcus Williams faculty faculty Timothy Freeman II Sean O’Brien faculty faculty 19 team up

joseph mccoy, board of directors chairman

“I am so proud to be a part of Urban Prep. Each day we undertake the enormous challenge of providing a proving ground for these young men and preparing them to be successful in life.”

joseph mccoy, board of directors chairman

“I see my work on the Urban Prep Board of Directors as building a pipeline of Black male students who can board members come to Northwestern and places like it, which will Judith Armstead put them on track to compete in our knowledge-based Kendrick Ashton, Treasurer economy.” Darryl Cobb, Secretary mary pattillo, board of directors vice-chairman Merl Code Alexandre du Buclet “After joining Urban Prep in 2007, I came to understand the reality of the educational inequities that plague our Oscar Johnson country. My students have come a long way and I am Loann Honesty King proud of helping our young men attain the skills and Paul King, Jr. desire to achieve academic excellence.” Tim King, President & CEO alysa handelsman, faculty Joseph McCoy, Chairman Stephanie Neely “Working at Urban Prep has been a very rich experience Mary Pattillo, Vice-Chairman for me. It means never wondering whether my work matters. It means living the Creed, at school and on Steven Rogers your own – its constant presence as a touchstone in Timothy Russell my work means that I find myself recognizing and Kurt Summers thinking about it in other aspects of my life, which is a good thing. ” Joseph Terry Christopher Zorich sean o’brien, faculty

20 WE BELIEVE. special thanks to jasculca/terman and associates, inc., lowitz + sons and appleton coated papers for making this annual report possible with their in-kind donations.

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