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.

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.

May 2014 - Events

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!

Welcome Back 2013-2014

Prep Families

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year. I look forward to the magnificent things we will be able to accomplish this year. We did great things for young men last year, but we cannot rest on our laurels. We must work harder and smarter to achieve the goal of college for every one of our young men.

I am happy to announce that we will continue many successful co-curricular activities this year along with new clubs for students to enjoy. Mr. Shah will be bringing back the Tiger Cafe. Mr. Bork will be returning for Chess Club. In addition to those things, we will also have GAME IT build a video game curriculum, First Lego League, and Hip-Hop Club will continue.

The Tindley Preparatory Academy would like to thank you all for choosing our family as a school home for your son. He is a son of excellence and there will be none greater.

Principal Jones