Friends of Ballou

The Friends of Ballou were happy to support Mr. Larson and a group of 10th and 11th grade students on their college tour to New Orleans. The students visited Xavier, Dillard, Tulane, and the WW2 Museum.

Thanks Coach Locksley!

It's always great to see Knights doing great things. Congrats Gary! 💙💛

Broadband Infrastructure Company ByVerTek Appoints Telecom Veteran as Chief Operating Officer - ByVerTek DECEMBER 5, 2023 — BOCA RATON, Fla. — Broadband construction and engineering services company ByVerTek today announced it has brought on communications technology industry veteran Gary Gadson to serve in its newly created Chief Operating Officer position. “Gary’s deep experience in the fiber...

Top Black Amazon executives share tips, advice with students at DC’s Ballou High School - WTOP News Some of the top Black executives at Amazon brought their best personal and professional tips to a group of young leaders at Ballou High School in Southeast D.C. in a partnership between the tech giant and D.C. Public Schools.

Thank you Mr. Watson! 💙

Teacher Gets Huge Gift To Help Make Kids’ Dreams Become a Reality Ellen first met Darrell Watson 15 years ago as the band teacher at Ballou High School in Washington, D.C. After a few more appearances throughout the years, ...

Congratulations to the Frank W. Ballou SHS Class of 2021!

The students accomplished a tremendous achivement during some of the most challenging times of our lives! We're proud of them and wish them all the best as they move into the next chapter of their lives. Good luck and God bless you all.

Tune in live to today's graduation. https://youtu.be/wXvb0CitRgU

Caps and gowns for the students were provided by the Friends of Ballou in memory of Mr. F. Harvey Faunteroy, a dedicated and long-time supporter of the Ballou family.

2021 Ballou High School Graduation

It takes a village!

Howard's Ayonna Williams is a Southeast DC success story in the making - HBCU Gameday Howard basketball star Ayonna Williams uses the support of her Southeast DC "village" to leave her mark on the school and her city.

Mayor Bowser Announces Transformation of Anacostia and Ballou High School Programming for Students | mayormb (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Anacostia and Ballou High Schools will transform educational opportunities for students, following a community based and research driven school Redesign process. Since April, both schools have been engaged in school Redesign, which inclu...

Bradley Beal on Wizards Takeover at Ballou High School - 10/4/19 "Whatever knowledge or points I can give to young people, I try to do it." Bradley Beal on Friday's Wizards Takeover of Ballou HS.

Ballou High School valedictorian beats the odds

I had the privilege of interviewing Shae'Lynn for a Friends of Ballou scholarship. The maturity, energy, and confidence that she has is off the charts and I am looking forward to witnessing the great things that she will continue to accomplish! Shae'Lynn received our top award, the Curtis Etherly, Jr scholarship. Bucknell University is receiving a true gem from our community.

wjla.com Shae ‘Lynn Ames’s younger sister added the finishes touches to her look for prom on Friday night. “Excelling in school was always a thing for me,” Ames said. “I was involved in so many things, I was in the band. I was just so involved in school. ” The Ballou Senio...

Ballou’s Hospitality and Tourism Academy Recognized Nationally

washingtoninformer.com In its fifth year as a gateway to the District's hospitality industry for students, Ballou Senior High School's Career Academy on Hospitality and Tourism gained national recognition as a top-tier career preparedness program with industry-specific curricula, work-based learning experiences and connec...

Always one of my favorite days of the year! $48k in scholarships awarded today. It's a great privilege to help make so many of these students dreams come true.

Ballou beats Friendship Collegiate, 39-28, to claim DCSAA championship

State Champs!

washingtonpost.com Victory over last year’s champion gives the team the Class AA title in first championship game appearance.

Ballou beats shorthanded H.D. Woodson in Turkey Bowl, earns DCIAA Stars title

washingtonpost.com Woodson was without 18 players due to suspension. Ballou will play for DCSAA championship next weekend.

Ballou Vs HD Woodson 2017 Turkey Bowl

Game time!

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Ballou High School

Ballou is launching “Inspire a Knight” to support our seniors as they prepare for post secondary life! As often as possible, we plan to write motivational notes to keep them focused and excited about their future!

In June, we will present a send off gift ($75 max) related to their post secondary plan. The seniors won’t know their sponsors until June!
If you would like to sponsor a senior, use the link:

http://www.balloudc.com/m/forms2/index.jsp?f=8732

You must use a computer to access the link.

More info will be shared directly with participants! Thank you for being a part of our village!

Principal Yetunde Reeves

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I had the privilege to spend the day helping interview 29 students for Friends of Ballou college scholarships. I was so impressed with the kids, their goals, and their desire to live out their dreams to go to college! For many of the kids, they'll be the first members of their families to ever attend college. Thank you Fabiola Cadet, Yetunde Reeves, Kira Rowe, and all of the staff at Ballou for pouring so much of your time and energy into these future graduates!!! In the past, we've awarded $25,000 - $50,000 for scholarships. I'm happy to say that this year, we were able to commit $67,500 to help them start the next phase of their lives.

Entire senior class at D.C.'s Ballou High School applies to college for first time

Yes!

wjla.com The entire senior class at Ballou High School in Southeast Washington has applied for college for the first time.Approximately 189 seniors at the school have applied for college and school administrators are awaiting potential acceptance letters. Several s

Ballou Alumni Association - BAA

SURPRISE! Some students and staff at Ballou High School in Washington D.C. had a special visitor drop by unannounced at their school on Tuesday -- former First Lady Michelle Obama! (Photo: / Twitter)
Great look for the building BALLOU STAY.

STORY: http://bit.ly/2mqoKoW

Ballou Students Get Tips on Manhood, Success

I always enjoy spending time with motivated young men. I was also proud to see so many successful men come out and share their inspiring stories.

washingtoninformer.com A select group of male students converged on the library at Ballou Senior High School last week for the annual Men's Day program to hear tales of overcoming adversity and achieving success.

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DCIAA football: Tirri Jones, Delontae Moore lead Ballou past Wilson, into Turkey Bowl

washingtonpost.com FOOTBALL | Tirri Jones connects with Delontae Moore late to propel Ballou past Wilson and into the 45th annual Turkey Bowl.

F W Ballou Sr. High School Alumni Association, Inc. - BAA

F W Ballou Sr. High School Alumni Association, Inc. - BAA

Mighty Knights, we must help mentally prepare the students for this upcoming grand experience. They need us, let's be there for them!!! This is what Leave No Child Behind will look like.

F W Ballou Sr. High School Alumni Association, Inc. - BAA

The BAA is organized for the purpose of enhancing student life at Frank W. Ballou Senior High School, a notable institution of higher learning.

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