The "Aiming for the Stars" African American Male Academic Bowl Competition was originated by Mr. David Robinson, Jr.
as a joint venture between Dimension U, Project Still I Rise, Inc., the University of Texas at Dallas and other community
partners to engage African American boys in an all-out, dynamic academic competition.
Since its inception, this annual event has included hundreds of participating boys that not only represent North Texas middle schools, but also numerous local community groups, faith-based organizations, and Greek-lettered auxiliary young groups. With the support and partnerships of local businesses, each year our academic champions and their team coaches are awarded featured prizes.
The competition will offer young men, 6th through 8th grade, the opportunity to compete in a team-based competition. The teams earn collective points by participating in the following competition components - academic quiz bowl, math efficiency, and STEM activity.
Each competition component is outlined thoroughly in the information packet sent electronically all to participants. the packet includes a scoring rubric to our registered teams and coaches.
Teams who have successfully entered are eligible to participate but can not make any substitutions on the day of this event. We look forward to a great year of competition and wish every team the best of luck!!
The bowl will take place on January 25, 2025 starting at 9 a.m to 1 p.m. The deadline to enter a team or volunteer for the African American
Male Academic Bowl is January 15th. The Bowl will take place at the Hughes-Trigg Student Center, Southern Methodist University, 3140 Dyer St. Dallas, TX. 75205.
The AAMAB is an academic tournament that invites teams to compete in a in-person format. Each team
will consist of three (3) students, 4th through 8th grade, and one (1) team coach. The winning teams will receive special awards.
Use the link below to complete the African American Male Academic Bowl (AAMAB) Competition Entry Form:
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Entry Form in Google Docs format
Please complete this four-part form and submit:
Project Still I Rise, Inc.
PO Box 153272
Dallas, TX 75215
To sign up as a volunteer complete the form below and click Submit. Questions, please email Tanisha Shorter at info@aamab.org
Event Coordinator: David Robinson Jr.
P.O. Box 153272
Dallas, TX. 75315