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7th and 8th graders win essay contests

Posted on May 11, 2012
Posted in Middle School News/Sports

Congratulations to Obama 7th graders Trez Jones and Jareya Collins on winning the Jackie Robinson Essay Contest this year.  Congratulations also go out to 8th graders Mohammed Shareef, Greg Perkins, Passion Peoples and Dornia Adou... Read more »

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Spanish students document life in their native lands

Posted on March 9, 2012
Posted in Middle School News/Sports

Ms.Blanchard’s middle school Spanish classes recently simulated the work of Francisco X. Alarcon, a “bi-national” who was born in Los Angeles but also spent a great deal of time in Mexico. He is an award winning poet. -Francis... Read more »

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Obama 8th graders dominate 20th Annual African American Heritage Month Art and Essay Contest

Posted on March 3, 2012
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Once again, Mrs.Green’s 8th grade students fared extremely well in the 20th Annual African American Heritage Month Art and Essay Contest, as students won top honors and cash prizes. Ashley Willams won 1st place and a prize of $100... Read more »

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Snowball captivates students

Posted on March 1, 2012
Posted in Middle School News/Sports

At Obama Academy middle school students , grades 6-8 , had their Annual Snowball on February 27, 2012. The kids had lots of fun dancing, eating, and taking lots of pictures. At the formal event the ladies were dressed in their heels... Read more »

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Obama hosts Japanese tea ceremony

Posted on February 15, 2012
Posted in Middle School News/Sports

Written by Addison Williams, The Eagle Staff Reporter

Even in a high school, a place typically associated with rowdiness and unruly behaviors, the unmistakable aura of a Japanese tea ceremony is pure tranquility, powerful in both the simplicity of the proceedings as well as the clockwork... Read more »

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Obama middle schoolers score well at PJAS competition

Posted on February 9, 2012
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Written by Aziaha Robinson, The Eagle senior Writer

On Saturday, February 4th, Obama Academy participated in the 2012 PJAS Science Fair. Several schools from all over the district came to show what they’ve got. A total of thirteen kids from Obama won awards for placing in 1st, 2nd,... Read more »

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Back to Back, and 20 straight wins, to boot

Posted on January 27, 2012
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Written by Aneesah Shealey, The Eagle Staff Reporter

The Lady Eagles basketball team got off to an exhilarating start against Sterrett in the championship game but also came out a little nervous. The score after one quarter was 13-2, with Michaela Porter and Kennedy Bowens hitting some... Read more »

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Lady Eagles win city championship again in dominating fashion

Posted on January 27, 2012
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Written by La'Nia Latimer, The Eagle Staff Reporter

When theObama LadyEaglesMiddle Schoolgirls playedSterrettMiddle Schoolin the Championship game atTaylorAllderdiceHigh Schoolyesterday, onlookers had a chance to see the story of the team’s season in two words: total dominance. “Give... Read more »

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Middle school swimmers strike gold again

Posted on January 26, 2012
Posted in Middle School News/Sports

Written by Chloe Mobley, The Eagle Staff Writer

The middle school swim teams once again won the city championships yesterday and yet, it was a bittersweet time for the swimmers and coaches alike. Although the boys and girls won the title for the umpteenth straight time, it marked... Read more »

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End of an era

Posted on January 26, 2012
Posted in Middle School News/Sports

Written by Chloe Mobley, The Eagle Staff Writer

  On January 25th our middle school swim team brought home yet another set of trophies when both the girls and the boys won first place in the championship meet. The team has trained for this meet for 2 months, battling through... Read more »

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