Seventeen teams of 4 - 7th grade males were on their mark last Saturday. Showing how eager they were to participate in this event leading into Black History month, these students were ready contestants in the "Aiming for the Stars" African American Male Academic Bowl held at the Bill Priest Institute.
Contestants and teams represented ISDs, churches and community organizations throughout the Metroplex. How proud we were to see several Dallas ISD students participating.
After numerous rounds of two-team competitions throughout the day, four finalists emerged by late afternoon. These young males revealed their knowledge, memory and courage in front of an admiring audience of parents, educators and community volunteers. The boys would probably add that it took a bit of dexterity as well to be first to press the buzzer to give answers and get points.
4-5th Grade Finalists
Jerry Junkins Elementary Team Voyager
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Team Joshua
6-7th Grade Finalists
Mentoring Brother2Brother Team II
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Team Isaiah
Championship Teams
Jerry Junkins Elementary Team Voyager
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Team Isaiah
Congratulations to all contestants and teams! Keep aiming for the stars!
Championship Moderators: Bob Ray Sanders and W.G. Garland
The steering committee was headed by David Robinson, Jr. and many volunteers.
The African American Male Academic Bowl was facilitated by the Dallas County Community College District with the generous support of several sponsors and community partners.
