From the Afro American Newspaper:
100 Strong Male Role Models, an organization with its genesis at Woodlawn High School, which for years scrambled to find its identity, and only in this academic year actually became 100 strong, has not only conquered Woodlawn High, it now wants to go national, all in the space of one academic year. This is a bold move for any organization, but particularly for an organization which is largely lead and regulated by its high school membership.
They are determined to spread the good word about the 100 Strong organization and establish new chapters. Their mission will take them to five states within in a three month period.
The organization was started at Woodlawn High School in 1991 by Joseph Wolfolk, a History Teacher, who believed that remarkable things could happen to turn-around any school if a positive tone and high academic standards were set by a significant number of male students who were developed into role models, specifically 100.
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Throughout the year these young men have been engaged in school beautification projects, providing peer mentoring at Woodlawn High and Woodlawn Middle School, food collection drives, providing landscaping services at Benjamin Banneker Museum, marching in parades, and appearing at public speaking engagements.
Moreover, the program has proven its ability to turn many of its members around academically, shifting them from mediocrity to excellence and on the road to college and futures.
Each boy is carefully groomed and monitored by peer members.
Their actions and discipline have gained them the respect of fellow Woodlawn students who recognize them as school leaders.
Etiquette, good manners, courtesy in speech and behavior, self respect and respect for others are all attributes which are emphasized by the organization.