After more than five decades as a public-school educator and administrator and almost a decade as an elected official, prominent educator and community leader Dr. George J. McKenna III has decided to retire from the L.A. Unified Board of Education at the end of his current term.
Washington Prep senior Freeman Hopkins always prioritizes the needs of the team, whether it be in football or basketball. He helped the Generals boy’s basketball team win the City Section Division I title and the football team reach the City Section Division III championship game.
Coliseum League play started on a high note with the Crenshaw Cougars boys basketball team defeating the Washington Prep Generals 113-112 in quadruple overtime.
After more than five decades as a public-school educator and administrator and almost a decade as an elected official, prominent educator and community leader Dr. George J. McKenna III has decided to retire from the L.A. Unified Board of Education at the end of his current term.
Scoring accuracy and a tough defense would give the Vaughn White Tigers girls basketball team an 69-37 edge over the Washington Prep Generals to win the Division III City Section Championship. White Tigers junior Yamileth Ferreira noted how she grew up with her teammates and how that familiarity is an asset. “It was just the journey playing with them,” Ferreira said. “I just loved every game.” The Generals struggled with turnovers early in the game while the White Tigers extended their possessions with offensive rebounds. This allowed Ferreira to lead Vaughn in a 7-2 run. Washington Prep junior guard India
After nine games, the Dymally Challengers remain perfect. They handed the Washington Prep Generals their first loss this season after defeating them 50-14 on Friday. Dymally now sits at the top of the Western League.
Player of the Year: Fidelis Okereke / King/Drew / 12th
Most Outstanding Player: D’Anthony Ward / Washington Prep / 12th
Moving to highlight the potential dangers to academic success, Dr. George J. McKenna III convened the “Let’s Talk Student Health” town hall meeting on March 9.