New Gentilly school, focused on helping young men, set to open in August Arthur wanted to open the school to provide a location for young men to thrive, despite different education, or socio-economic backgrounds. Author: Duke Carter Updated: 9:25 PM CST January 17, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — This upcoming Fall, a new school in the Gentilly neighborhood will open doors to help students become productive members of society. The Delores Taylor Arthur School for young men will start a freshmen class in August. "The research indicates that boys learn differently, we do, " said Byron Arthur, the CEO and President. Arthur wanted to open the school to provide a location for young men to thrive, despite different education, or socio-economic backgrounds.