Leo High School made a powerful first impression on the first day of school.
For new and returning students, the day started with warmth, support and energy.A percussion band, faculty, staff and dozens of alumni greeted students when they arrived at Leo High School, an all-boy's Catholic school in Auburn Gresham .Enrollment has been growing, partly because of alumni support, raising money for scholarships so that quality Catholic education can be accessible. There has also been strong parent and community support.
"They really do take these kids in like a family. It’s a wonderful experience, and it’s been that way for a hundred years."Principal Shaka Rawls said the school has strong sports programs, but their emphasis is on academics."Our students are gonna be young African American, young LatinX men a lot longer than they’re gonna be athletes, so we want to be instilling good character and good values in them, as they continue to pursue their athletic endeavors," Rawls said.
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