Jan. 10, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Contact:
Lorraine Pulido, Ph.D./c 210-410-6699

WHAT: The Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Wheatley, San Antonio’s first all-boys, college preparatory public school, will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event that honors a decade of nurturing future leaders and instilling the values of good character. This event will provide an opportunity for students, parents, alumni, and staff to reflect on the YMLA journey and the path forward to shaping young men into confident, capable leaders. After the program and student performances, a tree planting ceremony will take place.

WHEN:    Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: 415 Gabriel St., San Antonio, Texas 78202

WHO:  Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio 
Christina Martinez, SAISD Board Chair
Dr. Jaime Aquino, SAISD Superintendent 
Derrick Brown, YMLA Principal
Dr. Mateen Diop, former SAISD Assistant Superintendent
Sophia Gonzalez, Retired 2024, First Teacher Hired at YMLA in 2015
Samuel T. Scott, Phillis Wheatley High School, Class of 1961
Charles James, Grandfather of Nashwan Allen, YMLA ‘25 & Javion Allen, YMLA ’24
Ryan Gonzales & Jeremiah Conaway, YMLA ’24; and Henry Campos, YMLA ‘22
YMLA Band Members
  
MORE: The Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) opened its doors in August 2015 as part of SAISD’s expansion of single-gender education. The school serves boys in grades 6-12, focusing on building a strong internal foundation for success through high expectations, character development, leadership, and discipline. YMLA’s single-gender environment encourages boys to express themselves and develop positive self-esteem. The school is free to attend, open to students from Bexar County and surrounding areas, and supports the belief that every student has the potential to succeed.