A full Fort Worth Convention Center celebrated Young Women’s Leadership Academy signing day May 19 — and, once again, the school boasts a 100% graduation and college acceptance rates for its seniors.

During the signing day ceremony, YWLA alumna Arden Morgan, from the class of 2020, gave tips to the graduating class.

“I didn’t really realize the impact going to an all-girls school had until I went to Texas Tech,” Morgan said. “I’ve come a long way and now I’m going into my senior year at Texas Tech University. YWLA provided me with a strong foundation that has shaped my skills, my mindset and provided the opportunities I could have never imagined.”

Morgan is expected to graduate from Texas Tech University in 2024.

The 2023 graduating class of 56 students received $11.5 million in merit-based scholarships.

YWLA’s graduation ceremony is at noon, June 2 at Wilkerson-Greines, 5201 Ca Roberson Blvd., Fort Worth.

Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by email or via Twitter. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

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Young Women’s Leadership Academy celebrates 100% graduation, college acceptance

by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report
May 22, 2023

<h1>Young Women’s Leadership Academy celebrates 100% graduation, college acceptance</h1> <p class="byline">by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report <br />May 22, 2023</p> <p>A full Fort Worth Convention Center celebrated Young Women’s Leadership Academy signing day May 19 — and, once again, the school boasts a 100% graduation and college acceptance rates for its seniors.</p> <p>During the signing day ceremony, YWLA alumna Arden Morgan, from the class of 2020, gave tips to the graduating class.</p> <p>“I didn't really realize the impact going to an all-girls school had until I went to Texas Tech,” Morgan said. “I've come a long way and now I'm going into my senior year at Texas Tech University. YWLA provided me with a strong foundation that has shaped my skills, my mindset and provided the opportunities I could have never imagined.”</p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-77636" data-id="77636" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAS_ywlasigning-5-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Young Women's Leadership Academy Principal Tamara Albury cries at a video dedicated to her from students during the signing day celebration ceremony May 19 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The school graduated all seniors with 100% college acceptance. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)<br /> </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-77631" data-id="77631" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAS_ywlasigning-1-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Young Women's Leadership Academy seniors make their way to their seats during the signing day celebration ceremony May 19 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The school graduated all seniors with 100% college acceptance. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)<br /> </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-77634" data-id="77634" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAS_ywlasigning-3-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Young Women's Leadership Academy seniors listen to speakers during the signing day celebration ceremony May 19 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The school graduated all seniors with 100% college acceptance. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)<br /> </figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-77635" data-id="77635" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAS_ywlasigning-4-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker gives a speech during the signing day celebration ceremony May 19 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The school graduated all seniors with 100% college acceptance. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)<br /> </figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>Morgan is expected to graduate from Texas Tech University in 2024.</p> <p>The 2023 graduating class of 56 students received $11.5 million in merit-based scholarships.</p> <p>YWLA’s graduation ceremony is at noon, June 2 at Wilkerson-Greines, 5201 Ca Roberson Blvd., Fort Worth.</p> <p><em>Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. 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