The History of Be A
Man Ministries
The establishment of Be A Man
Ministries./B.A.M. Omega Prep on the Sharpstown campus marked the
new beginning of mentoring as well as Greek life.
Dallas Blacklock Sr. was given a vision in 2004 to
start this organization and later founded the club in 2006 after the
demise of Phi Alpha Nu which was a previous Greek fraternity at
Sharpstown High School. Mr. Cleveland Shepherd, III who was not only
the sponsor of Phi Alpha Nu at Sharpstown was also an original
member in 1985. Mr. Shepherd became a mentor to Mr. Blacklock in his
early years at Sharpstown High. So it was evident that torch would
be passed.
Young males have a new organization in which they can call their
own. They will be able to find leadership in life and channel their
constructive energies. This club is fraternal in nature but also
promotes spirituality, scholarship, service.
Member qualification includes a 2.0 grade point
average, dedication and willingness to help others. It offers young
males an alternative to many pre-existing clubs and sports.
The club has traditional discipline building tactics.
The clubs main goal is to encourage interaction between the school
and the community. The members must promote good will at all times,
while under the leadership of Dallas Blacklock Sr. and Hiawathia
Brown Co- Sponsor.
There are three members that remain from the Phi
Alpha Nu era and those members are Robair Williams, Christopher
Thomas, and Amuade Mose. These three members will always be looked
upon as the three original BAM members.
The
founding student governing body for the year 2006-2007:
President-Sharoy Charles (Senior)
Vice
President-Avery Mose (Junior)
Treasurer- Rodney Williams (Senior)
Secretary-Denzell Housley (Senior)
Asst.
Secretary-Byron Carter (Senior) |
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Be A
Man Objectives
This
program targets youth ages 13-18 (8th-12th grades), aspiring and
non-aspiring student-athletes. The program goals include: improving
academic performance, increasing commitment and bonding to school,
and improving interpersonal relationships through one-on-one student
contact and counsel. Student will learn how to evaluate college,
the curriculum, and current programs. The youth will have the
ability to observe and speak with educated males at the professional
and non-professional level. |
