Sons of Light Leadership - Fall 2014

The Sons of Light Leadership (Formerly Tindley Prep Leaders) have been selected, initiated, and trained. We look forward to what their leadership will bring to our school. The program started in 2012 with leaders who were willing to go against the grain and lead their peers. We believe that peer-to-peer leadership is the most difficult and most valuable type of leadership there is. Our young men learn to address their peers in a respectful yet powerful manner. This allows them to uphold the values, culture, and community of the Tindley Preparatory Academy.

The leaders inducted were:
Doctor Edwin Girton

Doctor Ariel Scott

Doctor Devin Archie

Doctor Reilly Conwell

Chief Armund Churchwell

Chief Josiah Poole

Chief Chad Lightbourne

Doctor Jamari Pollard

Doctor Paul Ford

Chief Gabriel Jones

The rank of Doctor identifies a 7th grade leader.
The rank of Chief identifies an 8th grade leader.

Webster Brewer - Coach for College

The Coaches for College program at Tindley Prep leads young men to excellence. We pair them with a community member that aims to change their lives for the better by providing the guidance a young man needs to be successful. Mentors spend 2 hours a month or more with their mentees and have 10 essential conversations.

Webster Brewer has been a coach for Tindley Prep for the last three years. He has helped increase the grade point average of all of his mentees and has relentlessly gone into battle with them to help them become more diligent in their school work.

We applaud the work Webster is doing with our young men and we applaud the work all of our mentors are doing with the young men of the Tindley Preparatory Academy.

Jim Poyser Visits Prep to Speak About Climate Science

Mr. Jim Poyser came to talk to Tindley Prep 7th graders about climate science -- how human activity can impact the environment and how youth can organize together to help stop climate change, both by politically organizing and by educating others.

Mr. Shah does a great job of posing problems to scholars at Tindley Prep that affect the entire world and not just them individually. This approach is valuable because it broadens their responsibility and awareness.

Brad Oliver visits Prep

Dr. Brad Oliver, of the Indiana State Board of Education, joined the Tindley Preparatory recently. He was impressed with what was going on to enagage, empower, and edify young men in Indianapolis.

Daniel Conner: The Black Snowflake

Our very own Daniel Conner starred in a production of the Black Snowflake, written by Ted Boyd, this weekend. Thanks for inviting principal Jones and some of your teachers. The show was extremely funny and entertaining.

Archery

Archery is underway at Tindley Prep.

Mr. Lombard and OYEA plan to educate youth about outdoor activities and survival.

Paul Ford is preparing to launch an arrow at D12 Huhting and Fishing.

Update: follow the link

http://www2.theindychannel.com/web/wrtv/news/local-news/hunting-club-helps-keep-kids-on-target-off-streets

Harvest Dance 2014

The Harvest Dance was great! Thanks to all who came out. Also, thanks to the PTO for donating pizza, corn hole, decoration, and candy. You all made the experience enjoyable for the kids.

Prep Scholars Attend Indy Eleven Game

Several Prep scholars recently had an opportunity to attend an Indy Eleven game at Carroll Stadium. They had a great time and met players who shared their journey to professional soccer. Thanks to the Indy Eleven organization for a great time!

Free Farmer's Market

Mr. Shah and the Tiger Cafe had a free farmer's market for the community recently. Partnered with Forest Manor, the Tiger Cafe aims to be a food resource for the our community.

Ring of Honor 2014

Tindley Prep had an opportunity to induct the first ever members of its Ring of Honor. Congratulations scholars!

Back to School Night 2014

Thanks to all parents who came out for Back to School Night. I hope you had an opportunity to meet the teachers and form a relationship that will lead your son to success.

The Tindley Prep/Collegiate Choir (Voices of Excellence) sang at the event and did a magnificent job. They will have many more engagements this year. Be sure to catch them around the city.

Congrats to the Scholars of the Week

Congratulations to the scholars of the week: Barr Muhammad, Michael Boyd, and Haylee Smith

Board Game Club Pictures

Tiger Cafe Makes Pizza

Tiger Cafe made pizza this week. Their recipes always incorporate excellent nutrition and top notch ingredients. The pizzas were topped with mixed greens, roasted tomatoes, and shredded cheese.

Robotics Club at Tindley Prep

Robotics Club at Tindley Prep is in full swing. Led by Mr. Lombard, the club looks to do well in the city competition this year.

Prep 5th/6th Grade Induction

We believe in rituals and resilience for young men at Tindley Prep. On August 9th, our 5th and 6th grade young men participated in an induction ceremony that challenged them physically and mentally. They learned our creed, marched around the school, participated in athletic events, and broke bread together. The event was assisted by out Sons of Light Leaders: Sir Ariel Scott, Sir Reilly Conwell, and Alumn Chief Xavier Brown. The young men will make fine scholars at our wonderful school.

PTO Calendar for the 2014-15 School Year

Download the calendar below
PTO CALENDAR 2014-15

May 2014 - Events

Additional Athletics Information

April 19^th: 

Football players should be at Prep at 11:30am. 

Bus will leave for Tech HS @ 12pm. Scrimmage @ 2pm & 3pm

Soccer players should me at Northwest HS @ 12:30pm. Scrimmage @ 1:30pm & 2pm

April 21^st

Prep Hoops Intramural 3 on 3 Basketball entry forms & $5 fee should be turned in by 9am. Games will begin @ 3:30pm

April Schedule for Tindley Athletics 2014

Tindley Prep Band at the Rhythm Discovery Center

On Thursday, April 17, 2014, the Tindley Prep Band took a field trip to the Rhythm Discovery Center, a percussion museum located in downtown Indianapolis. Here scholars had the opportunity to learn from professional musicians about the origins of percussion instruments. The tour guides gave some demonstrations of different percussion techniques as far as striking, scraping, and shaking on different instruments made out of metal, skin, and wood. The scholars were also asked scientific questions about sound waves and frequencies and were able to see the connections they have with music. Traveling through the museum, we were also shown the progression of the drum set instruments, from the older bebop set-up all the way to the more modern and electronic instruments. After the tour, the professionals lead the whole group in a drum circle, letting scholars lead the group while learning the three ways to hit the African style drums. After the amazing tour, the scholars had an awesome time exploring all the instruments on the tour, while even seeing a few hidden gems. All in all, it was a great day of musical learning!

Colin Powell: Prep Scholars going to the Steward Speaker Series

Recently, four of our Prep scholars went to see General Colin Powell speak at IUPUI. One of our 8th grade scholars wanted to write something about the General so the other scholars could know more. Read his description of General Powell below.

General Colin Powell was born in Harlem and was raised in the Bronx. He wanted to go to the Bronx High School for Science, but went to a different school instead. He graduated with a 2.0 GPA (as stated by Colin Powell, 2014).

Powell served in the U.S. Army for 35 years ultimately earning the rank of 4 star general (IUPUI Steward Speaker Series, 18). From 1987-1989, Powell served as Ronald Reagan'd Nation Security Adviser. He later served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton. He was the youngest and first ROTC graduate to ever serve in the position.

General Powell is 77 years old and has been married for 52 years. 

Kollin Miller, Yale House Scholar, Tindley Preparatory Academy

Thank you to Andrew L. Crowe senior for taking our young men to have this experience and thanks to Matthew Steward for providing Indianapolis with the opportunity to see such great people.  

Announcements - 4/14/2014

Scholars of the Week

Get a good look at the scholars of the week for this week. These are young men changing their direction to te path of excellence one day at a time. Congratulations Ezekiel Thomas, Eric Keeylan, and Javier Gaddie. Make the Chain Strong!

3rd Quarter Honors

Congratulations to students who made the  honor roll, dean's list, and the prestigious principal's list in the 3rd quarter. Make the chain strog and keep up the good work. Pour value into your brothers and their houses by encouraging them to do the same thing.

Announcements for the week of 4/7/2014

Football Practice

Football practice will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5pm to 7pm this week.