BACK N’ BLACK CALL TO ACTION

TAKING THE LEAD- Under the forward thinking new leadership of new Principal Blake Stein, McGill-Toolen has partnered with Bishop State Community College to institute a dual enrollment program beginning in 2027. Our very own Association Vice President Lyle Coleman is the Business Administration Chair at Bishop St. and is responsible for initiating the dialogue and process for the this phenomenal program our students are certain to benefit from immensely. Leading the actual implementation of the program will be yet another McT Black alum, LePret Dickinson Williams. Williams is the Coordinator of Early College Programs at Bishop St CC. Dual enrollment allows eligible high school students to receive college credit while satisfying requirements for their high school diploma. Students can jumpstart their college education at an accelerated pace while earning the attention of colleges and positioning themselves to earn maximum aid and scholarships!

BSCC DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

Association’s Early Impact- Principal Stein has twice met with the McT BackN’ Black Alumni Association of his own volition. As Principal Stein transitions from principal to president, he personally appointed Carla Berry to the selection committee to interview and hire new principal John Jacob Poiroux. A board member has been asked to join the school’s all important advisory board. There has been a concerted outreach to increase enrollment among African American students including the administration hosting a community meeting at St. Francis Xavier Church. Association members Byron Fairley and Derrick Merriweather Sr. have founded the Krewe De Mone Frere, a Mardi Gras association of just McT Black male alumni. The Krewe will ride in the day parade on the last Monday in 2027. For more detailed information email Byron Fairley at byronfairley741@gmail.com

McT BackN’Black Alumni Association is moving fast in the right direction! And we are just getting started. Join the Movement!

  • Pay alumni dues

  • Join a committee

  • Sponsor a scholarship or donate

  • Invite other Black alumni

  • Nominate a student for an award or scholarship

  • Nominate Black alumni for the McT Hall of Fame

  • Attend alumni events and meetings

Full participation in McT BackN’Black Alumni Association is welcomed and encouraged but not required to be an active member. Alumni with current dues paid are considered in good standing without further action. For more information email us at mctbacknblack@gmail.com or see bylaws Organization page. See planned association activities and goals below.

SHORT AND LONG-TERM ASSOCIATION GOALS

  • Comprehensive outreach to build Black alumni database

  • Create a network connecting generations of alumni socially and professionally

  • Communicate association and McT events and news

  • Membership available to all Black alumni

  • Annual Spring Awards and Scholarship event

  • Host an All Class Reunion event

  • Nominate Black alumni to McT Hall of Fame

  • Memorial scholarships for designated deceased alumni. Resume Anesa Baker Memorial Scholarship

  • General tuition assistance for Black students in need

  • Create various scholarships based on leadership, academics, service, athletics, character, etc

  • Alumni and/or family sponsored scholarships

  • Selection committee to determine scholarship recipients. Can be alumni, teachers or 3rd party

  • Create an association committee for scholarship and awards selection

  • Meet quarterly with school administration regarding policies, enrollment, diversity, curriculum, college prep opportunities, etc

  • AAC Career Night and Mentoring Program.

  • Representation on school advisory board and committees

  • Create committee to plan and coordinate social and fundraising events

  • Solicit current and former McT student parents to assist with events and opportunities

  • Identify college scholarship opportunities for African American students