LAUSD brings male students into nationwide mentor program

A mentor adjusts a student’s tie during the induction ceremony for the 5000 Role Models of Excellence program, where nearly 400 young men from across the Los Angeles Unified School District received their first red tie as a symbol of leadership and responsibility.

Photo by Stephen Oduntan

By Stephen Oduntan

Contributing Writer

SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Nearly 400 young men from across the Los Angeles Unified School District have been inducted into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence program, a growing mentorship initiative designed to support male students through academic guidance, leadership development and long-term personal growth.

The ceremony took place Nov. 14 at the Visual and Performing Arts Academy of Crenshaw High School.

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