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Algiers Charter Announces Former New Orleans Saint, Keenan Lewis, as
 L.B. Landry-O.P. Walker High School Head Football Coach

New Orleans – Today, Algiers Charter announced former New Orleans Saints cornerback, Keenan Lewis, as the new L.B Landry- O.P. Walker Head Football Coach. As a native of Algiers and a graduate of O.P. Walker High School, Lewis brings both academics- and athletics-focused leadership to Landry-Walker.   

This was on full display as Landry-Walker recently held its second annual Academic College Signing Day. Over 100 students in the 2019 graduating class, many of whom are also athletes, were recognized for being accepted into over 70 institutions of higher learning and collectively receiving nearly $1 million in scholarships. Landry-Walker’s commitment to developing scholars on and off the field has resulted in a number of student-football players committing to four-year colleges including, Khyron Crump (Virginia State University) and Dywan Griffin (University of Texas San Antonio).

Lewis quickly rose to the top of the candidate selection pool, not only because of his career as a professional football player, but his holistic “academics first” approach to building a high quality football program.

“This is a transformative time for our organization,” said Stuart Gay, Interim CEO, Algiers Charter. “The Landry-Walker football program has a strong reputation as a football powerhouse and we are extremely proud of that legacy. But we recognize the importance of putting academics at the forefront of everything we do, including athletics. As we work to transition the entire organization, we have been intentional and strategic about how we move forward. Bringing a leader like Keenan Lewis to our team reinforces our focus on our athletes being students first.”

 “I want to thank Algiers Charter for the opportunity to lead the Charging Bucs Football team,” said Keenan Lewis. “As a former student-athlete, I understand the importance of a well-rounded and academically-focused football program. I’m committed to making a positive, life-long impact on every single student-athlete I encounter and I look forward to helping them reach their full potential on the football field and beyond.”

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Over 100 Landry-Walker seniors have been accepted into a college or post-secondary institution, receiving nearly $1 million in scholarships

New Orleans – On Friday, April 12, 2019, Algiers Charter’s L.B. Landry-O. Perry Walker College and Career Preparatory High School hosted its second annual Academic College Signing Day to celebrate scholars in the 2019 senior class being accepted into a college or post-secondary institution.  Over 70 institutions of higher learning participated, offering nearly $1 million in scholarships to the Landry-Walker 2019 senior class.

Structured much like the popular athletic college signing days, Landry-Walker’s Academic College Signing Day recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of Landry-Walker High School seniors, creating an opportunity to reinforce the value and importance of academic excellence.

“These students have worked extremely hard – putting in long hours – to reach their goal of attaining a post-secondary education. They deserve to be celebrated. That’s what this event is all about,” said Chantyle Jones, College and Career Counselor, Landry-Walker High School.

“At Landry-Walker, we are continually focused on preparing our scholars to be productive global citizens both inside and outside of the classroom,” said Marcus Hodges, Principal, Landry-Walker High School. “This Academic College Signing Day is a testament to the hard work of our scholars and to the legacy of L.B. Landry-O.P. Walker College and Career Preparatory High School. We look forward to the positive impact they will make on our community.”

Schools students committed to include Xavier University of Louisiana, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Southern University and Louisiana State University.

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