The Young Men's Leadership Academy (YMLA) in San Antonio celebrated its 10th anniversary, with past and present students sharing stories of personal growth and the transformative role the school has played in their lives.
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Ryan Gonzales, a 2024 graduate of YMLA, returned to the campus to share his story of personal growth during his time there.He credited the school with helping him discover his identity and goals, saying, “I was able to find myself and find what I really want for myself.” YMLA opened its doors in August 2015 as part of the San Antonio Independent School District’s initiative to expand single-gender education. The school fosters an environment that encourages students to express themselves and build positive self-esteem.Principal Derrick Brown described YMLA’s mission, saying, “What we focus on in our culture is building young men from the inside out. We accept you just as you are, and we build you from there to the man you want to become.
Current senior Raishaun Conaway also spoke about his transformative journey, emphasizing how the lessons he has learned at YMLA are shaping his future.As the school looks to the future, its goal remains clear: continue providing a strong foundation for success for young men in the community.Erica Hernandez
Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories.Sal Salazar is a photojournalist at KSAT 12. Before coming to KSAT in 1998, he worked at the Fox affiliate in San Antonio.
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