Woodson Collegiate Academy
Launches
Congrats are in order! The inaugural cohort of our newly formed Collegiate Academy through a partnership with @xqamerica celebrated the publishing of their first piece of literature!
Students are currently enrolled in “Social Problems” through Morehouse College
facilitated by Ms. Eldredge. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive college credit as sophomores! Amazing!
To round out the celebration, our incredible Post-Secondary Passion Coordinator announced a college tour to thee historic Atlanta University Center (the AUC!)
Many thanks to the TRIO program at the University of the District of Columbia for making this possible!
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Scholars take part in Mock Court at US Fed. District Courts
Warrior Scholars took part in a “Mock Court” and presented a statement for a case in front of an actual US Federal District Court Judge.
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College + Career Fair: over 40 college and career organizations attend
Thank you to all the staff, students, and teachers who supported with the college fair. Special thank you to Ms. Lee and Mr. Coleman (and the rest of our maintenance team for helping with Setup). Also special thank you to our JROTC cadets who were essential with serving as student ambassadors and escorting college and career reps to the small gym.
We had over 40 college and career organizations attend. Over the next couple of weeks the college and career team will be pushing into classes to talk more with students about their postsecondary options: 4 year college, 2 year college, Career Education Program, Military, Apprenticeship, and Employment. We had organizations representing all of these different pathways and we hope to help more students learn about their opportunities after high school!
Woodson JROTC Visits White House
On Friday, June 17th, 2022, a few of the top cadets from H.D. Woodson’s Navy JROTC unit were provided the rare opportunity to embark on a visit and tour of the White House located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in Washington, D.C.
Cadet Lieutenant Donnie Coleman, Cadet Petty Officer Second Class Jamari Davis, and Retired Navy LCDR/NJROTC Instructor Akil King from Woodson High School toured America’s most popular residential address along with Retired Marine Corps Major/NJROTC Instructor Luke Wright and four NJROTC cadets from CHEC-Bell Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights.
Although there were no surprise sightings of President Joe Biden nor First Lady Jill Biden during their visit, a few highlights of the tour included the White House’s East Wing, Green Room, Blue Room, Red Room, Movie Theater, Library, State Dining Room, and Cross Hall – where the Commander-In-Chief occasionally holds national press conferences about important events oft consequential to America’s national security and well-being.
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Athletic Banquet honors Student Athletes
Congratulations to all of the honorees at the annual Woodson Warrior Athletic Banquet. GO WARRIORS
Hall named Flag Football Player of the Year
Congratulations to Senior Scholar Athlete Ayana Hall for being named the 2022 DCIAA Flag Football Player of the Year and Championship Game MVP
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Warriors WIN Flag Football Championship
The Woodson Warriors remained undefeated as they capped off a perfect 7-0 season with a win over Roosevelt 14-12 for the DCIAA Flag Football Title
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Woodson Players named to 2022 Pigskin Club All American Team
Congratulations Amari Thomas and Jevon Seay who were selected to the 2022 Pigskin Club All-American Team.
Woodson Cadets attend JROTC Cadet Ball
Several student cadets, front office administrators, and Naval Science Instructors from H.D. Woodson High School and their Navy JROTC unit recently attended the Annual DCPS JROTC Cadet Ball at the D.C. Armory on Saturday evening, April 23rd, 2022 from 5-9pm. The military ceremony and formal-attire affair was also attended by over ten Army and Navy JROTC units from DCPS-area high schools and consisted of a welcome and cocktails portion, dinner, a POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing In Action) recognition ceremony, a keynote speaker address, an awards ceremony for DCPS’s most accomplished JROTC cadets, and finally, a prolonged DJ and dance session for the enjoyment of all in attendance.
