COLUMBUS, Ohio-On August 28, 2024, sixth graders at Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys (CCPSB) celebrated a tie-tying ceremony, marking their transition to a new school year. Seventh-grader Malachi Dudley, who had participated in previous ceremonies, expressed his enthusiasm for the event and the inspiration he drew from motivational speakers. At CCPSB, the tie-tying ceremony is an important tradition where ties represent each student’s grade level: sixth graders wear maroon ties, seventh graders wear black ties, and eighth graders sport maroon and black striped ties.
