Sophie B News & Updates

One arrested, others sought in connection with killing of Sophie B Wright graduate

The New Orleans Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the death of a Sophie B. Wri...

Jun 10, 2026 • MSN on MSN

Sophie B. Wright’s ‘throwback’ basketball player shows burst in win against De La Salle

Sophie B. Wright senior Jacorey Washington has a basketball coach who calls him "a throwback" becaus...

Feb 06, 2025 • NOLA.com

Sophie B. Wright High School cancels classes due to safety concerns

NEW ORLEANS — Classes will be canceled for Sophie B. Wright High School on Thursday after social m...

Nov 13, 2024 • WWLTV

Sophie B. Wright hosts annual Mardi Gras Food Fest to benefit students

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Sophie B. Wright Charter School is located on Napoleon Avenue and Prytania St...

Feb 10, 2026 • WGNO

Sophie B Wright senior shot, killed one night after graduating

The school confirmed that Ferdinand Woolens, 17, graduated Monday night and had a full scholarship t...

May 17, 2026 • WDSU on MSN

Sophie B. Wright grad killed in shooting remembered by family, friends: ‘Full of promise’

He was just a people person,” said Paul Jenkins, Woolens’ close friend. “He always helped othe...

May 18, 2026 • NOLA.com

Sophie B. Wright honors student killed hours after graduation

Family, friends, and classmates gathered to honor 18-year-old Ferdinand Woolens, a recent Sophie B. ...

May 18, 2026 • WWLTV

Sophie B. Wright senior dies days after a 7th Ward shooting just hours after graduation

Ferdinand Woolens, 18, was found shot inside an SUV in the 1500 block of North Derbigny Street....

May 18, 2026 • WWL-TV on MSN

Sophie B. Wright Mardi Gras Food Festival

New Orleans Police Department cold case detectives are asking for the public’s help in solving a 4...

Feb 11, 2026 • WGNO

Sophie B. Wright posts 70-57 win over Willow in opening round of the postseason

NEW ORLEANS — No. 11 Sophie B. Wright defeated No. 22 Willow, 70-57 in the first round of the Divi...

Feb 28, 2025 • WGNO