BOMLA
HISTORY
HISTORY
Who is BOMLA named after?
Barack Obama
What is the ceremony where students officially receive their house?
Pinning Ceremony
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Who is the current principal?
Mr. Thomas
What do you do when you drop a chair in the cafeteria?
You clap
Who was the founding principal?
Mr Douglas
What book did you receive in LXG?
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Bomla students are required to take what type of classes?
AP classes
Name every part of the uniform requirement.
(Hint: 7 items)
Button-down shirt, tie, slacks, black dress shoes, black socks, ID, blazer.
How many students are in your grade?
Freshman- 62
Sophomore- 38
Junior- 69
Senior- 54
What year did BOMLA open?
2011
What is the symbol of each house?
Alliance: Handshake
Decree: Open Book
Expedition: Winged Foot
Justice: Scales of Justice
What student attends Harvard as a current freshman?
Alex Correa
What teacher has survived multiple hurricanes?
Ms. Padron
How big was the first graduating class?
12
What was Bomla's first campus?
B.F Darell
Recite the official BOMLA school creed or mission statement.
We are the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy
We believe in the transformative powers of knowledge and wisdom
We believe that success is brought about by perseverance, not chance
We know our actions are governed by strength of character, rather than whims of emotion
We resist excuses, holding ourselves accountable for our actions
We are successful through honesty, humility, and the pursuit of intellectual excellence
We are loyal to our family
We are our Brother’s Keeper
We are committed to our community
We are servants of mankind
We have the audacity to hope
We have the audacity to succeed!
Develop young men into impactful leaders through the development of their intellectual, moral, physical, social and emotional skills for the global society of tomorrow.
What national academic award did BOMLA win in 2017?
The National Blue Ribbon Award.
What is the name of the rite of passage ceremony for 8th graders transitioning to the 9th grade "Upper School"?
Crossover ceremony
What teacher taught NBA Hall of Famer, Chris Bosh
Ms. E
What teacher has been at BOMLA the longest?
(Hint: 2 Teachers)
Coach Ray, Ms Walker.
What is Bomla first robotics team called?
The Pinguins
What class earned the most amount of money in scholarships?
2023
$15.7 million
Name the five Bomla principals
Mr. Douglas, Mr. Bland, Mr. Welch, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Thomas
What does Mr. Douglas say after the Bomla mission?
Beyond that, building better husbands, fathers, and leaders for our families and community.