Roosevelt High School Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Dinner and Awards is May 15, 2009 in the Roosevelt Gymnasium. This years class includes Joe Fiorentino (1997 Football), Bill Bergman (1964 Football) and Wayne Hnatko (1978 Baseball). There will be total of 13 Inductees.

Please spread the word that all Commandos are welcome to come to the monthly meetings of JMHSAA.

It would be nice to have a representative from each class attend the meetings so that they can keep the rest of their classmates informed. The Alumni Association is asking that all classes check with it before planning any event.

The following dates are for the monthly meeting of the John Marshall High School Alumni Association. The meeting time is 5:30 pm, at John Marshall Metro High School.

3250 W. Adams
Chicago, Il. 60624
773-534-6456

• September 9, 2008
• October 14, 2008
• November 18, 2008
• December 9, 2008
• January 13, 2009
• February 10, 2009
• March 10, 2009
• April 14, 2009
• May 12, 2009
• June 9, 2009
• Sat July 14, 2009 (Legler Library 10:00am)
• Sat August 11, 2009 (Legler Library 10:00am)

Please watch for information on the 2009 Annual Picnic and the 2009 Hall Of Fame.

Please check out www.classmates.com

Chicago Public Schools Alumni web sitehttp://www.cpsalumni.org/
Chicago Public School's web site www.cps.k12.il.us/Community/Alumni_Associations/alumni_meetings.html

John Marshall Metro High School's web site http://marshallmetro.cps.k12.il.us/alumni.htm

If you need any additional information please contact me at:
Jerry B. Kelly
133 N. Mason Ave.
Chicago, IL.
60644
Phone: 773-287-8181
Fax:773-287-8180
jbk59@aol.com
jhgardner@cps.k12.il.us,

mguo@cps.k12.il.us

John Marshall High School Alumni Association Present its 7th Annual Hall of Fame Induction
Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m.
Drury Lane
100 Drury Lane
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181
Cost: $ 60.00 Per Person
Dress Attire

TICKET INFORMATION CALL
Ms. Bettie Jordan @ (708) 544-2764 or
Ms. Joyce Washington @ (773) 826-8927

Note: NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

DINNER SERVED AT 7:00 P.M.
For hotel accommodations call: Hilton Suites Phone: (630) 941-0100/ Toll Free (800) Hiltons

Deadline to make your room reservations will be Friday, October 10, 2008.

Please mention the Marshall Alumni Association to receive the rate of $112.00 per night for Single/Double.
2008

2008 Hall of Fame Inductees

• Debra Spraggs-Alex 1970
• LunYe Crim Barefield 1960
• Richard R. Bradshaw 1966
• Carolyn Williams-Caine 1967
• Madgetta Thornton Dungy, Ph.D. 1960
• Alene Giddens 1938
• Thaddeus Hall 1981
• Donald J. Jackson 1961
• Jennifer D. Jones 1982
• Mary Ella Lindsey 1972
• Rev. Johnny L. Miller 1968
• Charles E. Sanford 1964
• Clementine McGee-Smith 1966
• William A. Townsend Jr. 1961
• Honorary Inductee Coach Sydney Miller

Marshall We Are Loyal To You and Proud To Be Commandos

You’ve heard it several times before, and it seems that most of us have been and will continue doing it because it’s as natural as breathing: Most of you don’t even have to think about it. For some, however, it takes a little effort or prompting.

What I’m referring to doesn’t cost you anything. Yet the benefits are unlimited. It’s powerful, medicinal and contagious.

In case you’re still guessing, “You need to smile more!” Is smiling a cure-all for the cares of the world? I don’t suggest that it is. If all you do is smile, your cares won’t go away. However, I do believe it’s a deliberate attempt to attract positive people who may otherwise avoid you. These people may have the advice or encouragement that you need. While the ultimate responsibility for making things better rests with you, in my opinion it’s a good thing to know that (in addition to knowing that GOD will always be there for you) you’re not alone; others are also concerned about you.

Will smiling make the pains go away? Perhaps partially or temporarily, and that may provide enough time to refocus on possibilities and priorities. Turn those frowns upside down, and feel the power of positivity (James 1:2-7; Philippians 4:13).

If anyone from the class of 1973 from Richards Vocational High School or any other year from Richards wants to contact me, they can reach me at Richards Career Academy, 773-535-4945

Alcott School is celebrating its 115th anniversary. In honor of this significant milestone in the School's history, Friends of Alcott School, an Illinois not-for-profit, is sponsoring a fall family event to take place at the school on Saturday, October 4th from 3-6pm. The event, entitled "CELEBRATE 115", is themed after the Columbian World's Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, the very same year the school opened its doors under the name of Louisa May Alcott School. CELEBRATE 115 will allow students and families to explore activities from the World's Fair with a passport to various theme-related stations. The event, will also include a show by Radio Disney, entitled "Chicago History Tour Express," a concert by musical guest, Seth Decker and the Missing Piece, face painting by local artist, Trish Page, Molly's Cupcake Walk, bouncers, a Soccer Clinic, Food, Drinks and other Goodies.

Class Reunion for Class of 1979 is now being organized. Tentatively scheduled for the fall of 2009. Go on link below for more info.

 http://boards2go.com/boards/board.cgi?user=joed

The Newberry Color Guard enters with the Chicago, Newberry, and US flag

The Newberry Color Guard marches to drumbeats, across the playground where the student body is assembled for the 150^th birthday celebration.

The students recite the Pledge of Allegiance when the flags are posted.

Mr Arne Duncan, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, addressing the students, congratulating them on their hard work and encouraging them to give themselves a round of applause.

Alderman Vi Daley reads a motion that the City Council approved, marking the signifcance of Newberry’s 150^th anniversary year and accomplishments throughout its history.

Principal Mr Renaud Beaudoin (left) accepts the gift from Mr Robert McCreary of a framed photograph of Mr Walter L. Newberry, the 19^th century businessman and philanthropist after whom the school is named. Mr
McCreary is the great grand nephew of Walter L. Newberry.

Mr McCreary (left) talks with Mr Arne Duncan, CEO of Chicago Public Schools.

Mrs Diane Furuta, Kindergarten teacher at Newberry, with students in front of the Newberry birthday cake. The cake was generously donated by the House of Fine Chocolate.

Join the staff and students of one of Chicago's oldest elementary schools,
Walter L. Newberry Academy for Math and Science, celebrate its 150th
birthday TODAY Thursday, September 18 with music, dancing and cake,
beginning at 11 am!

Founded in 1858, Newberry School was the 11th elementary school in the
young city, and was named for Walter L. Newberry, real estate investor,
banker and commission merchant, who donated the land at the corner of
Willow and Orchard Streets, the same site the school sits on today.

Newberry School has been providing quality education to young Chicagoans
since before the Civil War! When Newberry School opened Chicago was much
smaller than it is today. In 1858 Chicago's city limits were Fullerton
Avenue to the north, Western Avenue to the west, Ridgely Place (now 31st
Street) to the south, and the lake to the east. Newberry School was one of
only a few to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and was used as a
shelter and hospital for those made homeless by the fire. Notable alumni of
Newberry include Charles Wacker, namesake of Wacker Drive and Chairman of
the Chicago Plan Commission, champion of Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago
of 1909.

Festivities begin Thursday, September 18 in the playground at the corner
of Willow and Burling Streets at 11am sharp with opening remarks from Arne
Duncan, CEO of Chicago Public Schools, and other dignitaries. The entire
school body will be on the playground for a school-wide photo shoot,
dancing, singing, and of course, birthday cake. Other events will take
place throughout the year.

Please join us to celebrate this milestone in one of Chicago’s finest
elementary schools as we embark on our next 150 years!

Annual benefit walk-a-thon benefiting the students of Hyde Park High 'school, saturday Seotember 27, 2008. 8:30 am registration; 9:15 am warm-up; 9:30am walk starts. 3 mile course geginning at the school parking lot 6220 S Stony Island Ave. For information call 312-914-7220. email: hphsaaincsbcglobal.net">hphsaaincsbcglobal.net. Fitness walk!!! Tailgate Party!! Raffles & Prizes!!! Registration Fee Advance $15; Day of event $20.

The Lane Tech Century Foundation is hosting a Centennial Gala at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on October 18, 2008.  The event is to celebrate 100 years of excellence.  The price of the dinner is $100.00 per person.  For further information please contact Mary Grubich at 534-5412. 

A new alumni network was created to renew old friendships and make it easier to get reunion information out to alumni. You can post pictures, video, create and join groups and have fun reconnecting. I encourage all Eagles to join at http://englewoodalumni.ning.com and its free. May God bless you and I will see you on the site soon.

Join your classmates from the Class of '67 on a tour of the building with the current principal on September 21st, 2008.  The school will be hosting a Family Fun Fair on the 21st.  There will be games, music, arts and crafts, etc.  A great event for the kids.  We'll meet there at 1:00, and the tour will leave from the front doors at 2:00pm.  Of course, alumni of any class is invited.

 See you then.

This year's annual picnic was another success.  Over a hundred participated including some former students who had to transfer to Marconi.  Also, several of our friends and neighbors from St Mel's Grammar school attended.

 Our senior alumni was the from year 1939.  15 Classmates traveled from 10 different states.

 Our next picnic will be September 2009.

 Pat

9/8/08 From Morgan Park to Harvard to Purple Heart to Bank VP 

Picnic set for Sept 6th 2008. It's a bring your own get together. All interested are welcome. Teason Woods - 11200 S 104th ave - Palos Park.

On July 6, 2008, several Harper grads from the class of January, 1962 met for the first time since graduating from Harper, 46 years ago. Left to right: Ken Thomson, Bob Sullivan, Ellen Smith-Cunningham, Bill Bien and wife Kathy Kaminskas, Lynette Gain-Williams, CherylGabriel-Klaassen, Mary Ann Pollett (currently Dr. Pollett is the principal at Montefiore), Marcia Gross-Brown, Bob (Keith) Karlson, Joan Jefferson (class of '60), Ed Urchell. Photo submitted by Lynette Williams, San Diego, CA. www.gainliteracyskills.com

On July 6, 2008, several O'Toole grads from the class of January, 1958 met for the first time since graduating from Harper, 46 years ago. Left to right: Ken Thomson, Bob Sullivan, Ellen Smith-Cunningham, Bill and Kathy Bien (Harper grads but not from O'Toole), Lynette Gain-Williams, CherylGabriel-Klaassen, Mary Ann Pollett (currently Dr. Pollett is the principal at Montefiore), Marcia Gross-Brown, Bob (Keith) Karlson,  Joan Jefferson (O'Toole class of '56), Ed Urchell. Photo submitted by Lynette Williams, San Diego, CA. www.gainliteracyskills.com

To Whom It May Concern,

This is to inform you that the address of Lawson was on Homan Ave.  I would have to reference the exact address.  The photo you list is the picture of Lawson, however, the address is that of the Hess Upper Grade Center which was located 3500 W Douglas BL. 

Lawson's name was never changed.  It was closed down shortly after I graduated which was June, 1956.  Please know that the address of the Hess UGC was 3500 W Douglas.  I taught there upon my graduation from college.

Sincerely,

Huron A. Dukes, Jr. 

Join www.hirschalumni.ning.com

The DuSable High School Class of 1968 will be celebrating their 40th year reunion.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

The Charles Hayes Investment Center (Old Times Square)

4859 S. Wabash

Chicago, Illinois 60615

6-12:00 p.m.

Ticket Information Contact Deborah (Davis)Woods - 773-320-6779

Diane (Williams) Deaderick - 1-312-505-1689

Esther (Anderson) Johnson - 1-773-576-3203

Fellow Class of 1969:

    Several members are thinking of getting together next summer for a 40th reunion class picnic.  Date, place, and time TBD so keep watching this site for more news.  We intend to have the picnic on the Southside of Chicago hopefully in a park area with a covered pavillion. 

Johnnie Wauchop

this was the 96-99 softball team shared by a friend

The Class of 1998 is celebrating out 10 year class reunion. We are inviting all alumni from the class of 1995-99. The reunion will be held the weekend of Sept. 26-28. Friday we will celebrate on the Spirit of Chicago. Saturday we will celebrate at Brunswick Zone bowling alley. Sunday we will celebrate with an old-fashioned cookout! The cost of the entire weekend is $90.00. Come out and support the Class of 1998 and mingle with old friends. For more information you can contact the flowerclassof98 myspace page or flowerclassof98@gmail.com. All money must be in by August 31, 2008. We are asking all Class of 1998 alumni to provide a short bio, H.S. photo, and a current photo for the memory book. All other alumni are encouraged to submit H.S. photos for a special suprise! Don't wonder what ever happened to..............come out and find out!

http://www.kekatos.com/trumbull/

Read the Chicago Tribune's tribute to Dr. Connery, click here.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 7pm Basketball Game at Old Orr/Piccolo Elementary School 1040 N. Keeler

FREE Thursday, July 24, 2008 7pm Gospel Concert at Old Orr/Piccolo Elementary School 1040 N. Keeler

FREE Friday, July 25, 2008 8pm to 2am Black & Gold Stepper Set Percy's Place 5248 W. Division ST

Tickets $5.00 Saturday, July 26, 2008 Annual Outing 10am until Centeral Park and Lake ST

The Annual Memorial Picnic that is sponsored by Joe Carr and Freinds (Class
of 90) will be held at the Park behind SSCA on August 2, 2008 at 12pm until
dark. All Alumni are Welcome if you want info on how to donate please contact me at southshorealumnibdayclub@gmail.com

Wells Grad Owned Indianapolis Colts for a Time.

Eight Cook County judges came from same school

Quick: Which high school in Cook County can count the largest number of active judges among its alumni?

Darron E. Bowden class of 1980 (Cook County associate judge)

Micheal Brown class of 1972 (Cook County associate judge)

John Owen Steel class of 1965 (Cook County Circuit judge)

Marsha D. Hayes class 1965 (Cook County County Division)

David B. Atkins class of 1965 (Cook County associate judge)

Lewis M. Nixon class of 1967 (Cook County Chancery Division)

Nathaniel R. Howse Jr. class of 1969 (Cook County Division)

Sybil C. Thomas class of 1968 (Cook County associate judge)

Tom Manke is looking for Tuley alum from the class of 1958. If you were part of that class, give Tom a call at 909-305-9668.

7/9/08 Harold C. Scholle, former superintendent of Yorkville School District 11

Sigmund Lekan opened Paulina Meat Market in 1949 and still stands as a testiment to Lekan's hard work and ingenuity. Lekan passed away June 26th at the age of 87. Read Chicago Tribune article.

The 2008 JMHSAA 7th Annual Picnic will take place in the Brookfield Forrest Preserve

Time:
Sunday, July 20th, 2008
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Directions:
Brookfield Forrest Preserve
31st Street, West of 1st Avenue, (and West of Brookfield Zoo)
Brookfield, IL - Grove 1

For additional info:
Viola Floyd 773-826-0438
Marshall H.S. 773-534-6456

Refreshments, Games, Raffals, Prizes & Music.

Bring a chair, blanket, food, etc.

On sale - T-shirts, caps, license plate covers, etc.

Wear your Marshall t-shirt, cap

Contact Gerald Franklin at romanticgwarrior@yahoo.com

Lindblom Technical High School Class of 1983 are looking for alumni for our 25 year reunion to be held on August 1-2, 2008. Please e-mail us at lindblomclassof83@yahoo.com or contact Bernard Muhammad(Hill) at 708-474-1739 for more information! SWOOP SWOOP SWOOP!!!

The John Marshall Harlan High School Alumni Association, NFP

Cordially invities you to attend their 5th Annual MEMBERSHIP DRIVE and ALL CLASS REUNION PICNIC

DATE: Sunday, July 27, 2008

TIME: 10:00AM - Dusk

PLACE: Dan Ryan Woods, (GROVE 12), 87th Street at Western Avenue

For more information please visit http://jmhaa.org

phone calls accepted at 773-391-5416

Former John Marshall Metro High School Principal, Steve Newton's Home Going Service will be held on
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the
Unity Funeral Home
4114 S. Michigan, Ave.
Chicago, IL.
773-624-2703
Wake: 10:00 - 10:30
Service: 10:30
Interment
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Evanston, Illinois

Several years ago a few Emmet Alums started a group called FORES--Friends of Robert Emmet School--to date we have donated books-computers-clothing and sponsored field trips, guest speakers and other scholastic programs--Today, we have sponsored 25 Emmet students to a free 4 week camp experience at the Austin YMCA---We have at present about 400 alumni of Emmet on our mailing list and our immediate mission is to at least double that number--if you would like to be included on our (snail) mailing list or any friends that you remained in touch with-- --please contact me or Larry Sherman (1943) lawsherman@puritanfinance.com -You can call me at 312-953-6667---Look forward to hearing from you,

Howard Altman (1952) howard@altmanmachinery.com

The Class of '68 40-Year Reunion is in advanced planning stages, and letters have been sent out. Please respond whether or not you plan to attend. We will be making directories that will be handed out at the reunion and available afterwards via our website at www.KelvynPark68.com. If you have not received your letter, please contact us!

Contact information and details are on our Class Website at www.KelvynPark68.com

Please check out the missing classmates page and help us locate as many as possible! Thanks!

Chicago Tribune Article Remembers Pamela Renee Grant for her Contributions to CPS students.

The Reunion has been set for September 13, 2008 and the invitations have been mailed to the ones we have address. Please contact Kathy LiCausiOddo for more details at kathylicausi@aol.com

is was a nice school I start in 1965 atn that school.

              ***ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ***
MARK YOUR CALENDAR, the date has been set for our 30th year reunion on September 13, 2008 at Biagio! in Chicago. Only 3-1/2 months away. Please contact Kathy LiCausi Oddo at --- kathylicausi at america on line or call me at 773-919-0253 ASAP.  We have mailed out the invitations.  So if you haven't don't so, please send me all your contact information (Email address, mailing address, phone numbers, and ladies yes your maiden & married names, etc.....)
 
Listen up, we got great news.  Remember Kelvyn Park High School? When was the last time you were inside?  Would you like to see it? Well guess what now you can.  So come and roam the halls of Kelvyn Park on a tour the high school will give the morning of the reunion  Saturday, September 13th from 10 a.m. to 12:30p.m.  Please contact Kathy (LiCausi) Oddo if you wish to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
 
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
 
Kathy (LiCausi) Oddo
kathylicausi at american on line
 

Looking for Fenger High School Alumni come visit us at www.fengerhighschool.ning.com

THERE WILL BE AN UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF BAND DIRECTOR CAPT WALTER DYETT THURSDAY MAY 29 2008, 11:30 AM AT DUSABLE HIGH SCHOOL, OUTSIDE "DYETT HALL" (FORMERLY THE ASSEMBLY HALL). A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW. RSVP SYLVIA WALTON 773-419-4835.

DINE AND DANCE AT THE DUSABLE ALUMNI COALITION ANNUAL GALA AT THE NEW MARTINIQUE BANQUET HALL, 8200 S CICERO AVE, BURBANK IL ON SATURDAY JUNE 28 2008 FROM NOON UNTIL 4:30 PM. TICKETS: $50.00 PER PERSON.

CONTACTS:
SYLVIA WALTON 773-536-0959 OR 773-419-4835
MELVIN ERVING AT 773-934-2895
NIKKI JONES AT NIK1JONESYAHOO.COM 

My name is Vince Price and I graduated from Englewood in 1976...THE CASTLE!!..I was able to attend the Reunion;ALL CLASS""..and it was A GREAT TIME!!..It was a BLESSING to see Teachers and Fellow Students that I hadn't seen in Years;and I hope to make out to the Gathering on May 24th,2008 at THE WOOD.....stay connected and remember:THE EAGLES WILL CONTINUE TO FLY HIGH..THE LEGACY LIVES ON...PEACE AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE...DEACON PRICE

A group of classmates from the June, 1958 class are planning a reunion for the spring of 2009. If any of our classmates enroll in this program we would hope that they contact me as soon as possible. Or, if anyone knows any of the classmates from this group, maybe they could contact these individuals and let them know of our plans.

My e-mail address is below.

Thank you,

Bob Kulefsky

b-tkulhotmail.com

The 1969 class reunion is Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza 

350 North Orleans Street Chicago We have a hospitality suite at the hotel for July 24th and July 25th 

and we are planning a "day after" event as well as possibly a cocktail party in the hospitality suite Friday, July 24th. 

For further details, see our website: http://www.freewebs.com/bowen1969reunion/

we are planning an class reunion barbe que this summer for aug 15th &16 2008 please contact Elizabeth Daniel at babygirlsomber@yahoo.com or 1312 927-9641 for the class of 1990-1992 all is envited

Thank you to everyone at Tilton Elementary for a wonderful Centennial Festival. It was a lovely event and I am grateful for the opportunity to meet and speak with so many Tilton alumni. Congratulations to Ms. Clancy and her crew for their success in pulling it off so beautifully. - Brad Harbaugh, Editor, CPSalumni.org

What a wonderful time was had by all who attended. While I don't have any number of attendees, I can tell you that I personally had a wonderful time. Furthermore, I can also speak for my contacts that they too had a great time.

I am sure there will be additional comments and I know that the CPS will be adding lots of wonderful photos etc to this site, I just want to say that those who were unable to attend missed a great day.

The day started out with entertainment from the House of Blues. They performed for over an hour and young and old enjoyed the music and the history of Jazz. We laughed, sang and some even danced.......especially Ms Johnson!

The kids performed from the World Language Arts/Dance entertained us as well. You missed seeing these young people dance and sing. Hopefully, us older folks will be around when some of them make it BIG because they were great.

The day ended with a balloon launch. My first thoughts were that the students enjoyed what was going on inside. But once outside, you could see how much they enjoyed the end ofTHEIR day as well.

The students couldn't have been sweeter or nicer to the alumni which dated back to 1942.

Tilton has alot to be proud of and the present teachers love what they do, love their students and love OUR Tilton.

Thank you all and especially Ms Clancy.

Pat, Tilton Class of Jan 1962.

The class of 1998 reunion committe is looking for all students that attended Harlan between 1994-1998 for our 10 year reunion. If you are a Harlan Alumni or if you know someone who graduated in 1998 from Harlan please call 773-870-9652 or E-mail us at harlanclassreunionyahoo.com

The class of 1988 is having it's 20 year reunion.

Colleen Murakami is spearheading the movement for a 1988 reunion.
your best bet is to get on facebook and search groups

"mather high school reunion- class of 1988"

Join the group to keep posted on plans (it looks like sept 13/14.

There is another way to keep abreast of our Class Reunion by joining mather88@googlegroups.com

You can also email Brooke Benjamin for more information @

brookebenjamin2003@yahoo.com

Click here to learn more about the class of 1968's initiative to restore the Ella Flagg Young auditorium. 

Everyone who attended Ella Flagg Young should check out this Young Alumni website, especially the class of 1968!

Click Here!

Plans are underway for the 50th reunion of the Parker High School Class of 1958. Festivities are scheduled for the weekend of September 19-20, 2008 at the Holiday Inn in Matteson, Illinois. Friday, September 19 - Dance Party featuring music we listened to and danced to, food, drink and photo opportunities. Saturday, September 20 - Dinner Dance with music, live entertainment, a grand buffret meal, souvenir, champagne toast, panoramic photo, multi-media package, DVD, Video, reunion Yearbook.

If interested in additional information please contact me at this site.

BOWEN HIGH SCHOOL-CLASS OF 1973-35TH REUNION
Friday, July 25, 2008
Ramada Lake Shore-4900 Lake Shore DriveChicago, IL
6:00pm-11:00pm
Enjoy an evening of Live Jazz, All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet, and see other Bowen alumni.
Cost: $22.00 Cash per person-Food only, pay on site!
Space is limited, reply to Bowenalum@aol.com or call (708) 227-6174 to confirm your attendance.

Saturday, July 26, 2008
Hyatt Regency McCormick-2233 S. King Drive Chicago, IL
6:00pm-12:00am
The evening starts with a Class of 1973 Class Picture at 6:45p ($15 per picture to purchase on site), followed by a three course dinner, dance to the music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, a cash bar and a 50/50 cash raffle with all proceeds to benefit Bowen High School.
Cost $89.00 per person
Checks/Money Orders* should be made payable to: “Bowen Class of “73 Reunion” and mailed to Bowen Reunion-1507 East 53rd Street, #447-Chicago, IL 60615* Money orders only effective July 15, we will not accept checks

Sunday, July 27, 2008
Promontory Point “The Point”
5491 S. Lake Shore Drive (East side of the Drive)
12:00pm
“BYOE” Bring Your Own Everything that includes your food, beverage, chairs, family, and best bid whist game! Look for the Purple & Gold Balloons!Bring your cameras, phone books and special memories!!!!

For more information call Don Richardson (708) 227-6174 or Bowenalum@aol.com

The majority of the Class of 1983 gathered at Bill and Katie Schroeder's home in March of 2007.  If the streets Catalpa, Bryn Mawr, Linder, Lovejoy, or Melvina mean anything to you, then these faces might be familiar.  A great time was had by all...for more pics or to reach any members of the class, this myspace page might be a great place to start.  http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=147333525

As Teacher for a Day, I had the honor of reading a book about bats to the students of Mrs. Nelson's class. They had questions about the differences between bats and birds and mammals and reptiles and more specifically, what category birds fell under. I challenged them to find the answer and email it to me. Here is their response - it is typical of the dialog quest for knowledge that takes place in room 303 every day.

Mr. Brad,
We want to thank you for coming to our classroom last week. You were a lot of fun, and we especially liked flying around the room like bats. We have been researching to find out if birds are considered reptiles. We have read many different books, and used web sites to find an answer. We found out that Birds have their own category when you classify animals, so they are not reptiles. One interesting thing that we did find out is that birds and reptiles have some things in common (like laying eggs) which causes some scientists to believe that they belonged to the same group during the time of the dinosaurs. We would love for you to come back to Room 303 anytime, and thank you again.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jennifer Nelson and the students of Room 303
New Field School

As editor of CPSalumni.org, I get to be involved in some pretty cool activities here at CPS. Topping them all might be the day I spent as Teacher for a Day at New Field Elementary School. At New Field I met excellent teachers at the top of their game and terrific students hungry to learn (and who know how to have a good time.)

I visited the class rooms of Ms. Sanders' and Ms. Nelson's 2nd grade classes and Ms. Felix's 3rd grade class. In each, I had the opportunity to read a story, assist with a lesson and do a Q & A session. I was impressed with the way the students worked together and treated their classmates with respect. Also impressive was the way the teachers navigated them through the lessons. The pace was fast and the students were actively engaged throughout the day.

There is a lot of pride at New Field, and I can tell you it is well earned. As a resident of Rogers Park, it is an honor to have the students and staff of New Field Elementary as neighbors. Keep up the great work!

Your friend,

Brad Harbaugh
Editor, CPSalumni.org

Some Von grads went to Hibbard so I'm posting this here as well. 

The Hibbard Class of 1953 is having a reunion on August 9, 2008 at the Hilton Garden Inn, O'Hare in Des Plaines.  We are missing a few people and hope you can help us find them.

When: Oct 3, 4, 5, 2008

Where: Chicago Sheraton Northwest 3400 W. Euclid Ave Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Who: Class of 1958 - 1963

Contact: Bill Dombow - wdombrow@att.net

The final Reunion for all of

the Classes of the Fifties

(anyone who attended MPHS in the '50s)

will be held on September 13-14, 2008.

Dinner at the Double Tree Inn

(formerly The Hyatt - same location as the last two reunions)

1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630-472-6000)

• There will be a dinner, plus a brief program and dancing, on Saturday evening, 9/13.

• Plus, there will be a picnic on Sunday, 9/14, at the American Legion Post, 4000 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove, IL. It is an indoor/outdoor facility and will include a cash bar.

A block of rooms is reserved for both Friday and Saturday

at the special rate of $109.00 + 9% tax per night. Reservations: 800-222-TREE

For complete information, go to:

MorganParkReunion.org

I graduated from Yale School in January of 54 and we already have a web site with a couple of hundred alumni on it.
We also have group photos, newspapers, and other things of interest.

Please check out:
yaleschooldaze54.org

The Hirsch classes of 1958 are planning a reunion to be held in August of ‘08. If you are interested, you can learn more about the reunion at www.hirschHS58.com If you plan to attend, please provide your address, phone number and email address at reunion@hirschHS58.com. The reunion is being organized by John Borling with the help of Bob Brown & others. Kay McElroy Oliver (’58) & Bill Oliver (’56) wkko@thevillages.net

PS: If I reach you with this message please let me know, even if you
don’t plan to attend, so I can stop looking for you.

What happened to everyone?  Has it really been 50 years?  It seems only yeaterday that we were in the girls school yard on one side of the buiding while the boys were on the other side.  Some of you went to Lane, one to Taft some to Schultz and others to Steinmetz.  Would love to have a grammer school reunion.  Is anyone else interested? - Joanne Kimball

The classes of January and June 1958 will be holding a 50th reunion celebration on August 1,2,3, 2008. Additional information can be found at www.hirschHS58.com  Pln to attend.

The Fenger classes of 1953/54 will be having a reunion in September, 2008. Contact person is Ron Woods, 15425 Pembridge Road, Orland Park IL 60462, RonWoods53@aol.com.

I am looking for members of the Class of 1984!  Our 25th year is coming in 2009 and I would like for us to at least get together and share our travels.  Conact me so we can do this!!!  If you know anyone or where anyone is, lead them to this site.  Thank you in advance for any help I can get.

Hello, I would like to be involved in a class reunion of some sort. Class of 1984!!!

Want to connect with others from the class of 1983 who graduated from Lucy Flower H.S. I would love to have a reunion.

WE, THE DUSABLE ALUMNI ATHLETES, ARE HAVING A ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME ON MAY
16, 2008 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE SCHOOL.

WILKS BATTLES
PRESIDENT

Thirteen years ago, graduates from Parker High School, formally at 68th Stewart Ave, Chicago, formed an alumni association for students who have celebrated thier 5oth anniversary from school.

This year a luncheon will be held at the Lexington House Restaurant in Hickory Hills, September the 28th, 2008 at noon and will include graduates through 1958. The classes of 1938, 1943, 1948 and 1953 will be honnored.

Dr. William Plotkin, 847-679-7151, is chairman of the planning committee that meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:30 am in the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 Raymond, Oak Lawn.

For additional information, call Collins, 708-424-4009

Hello All Former Hyde Parker's:

A 45th Class Reunion is being planned for classes '61-'65, however any and all former classmates are welcome to attend.

When: Aug.29-31, 2008

Where: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233 So. King Drive

Cost: $145.00 (Does not include hotel room)

Go to www.Aitchpe.com for more detailed information or

For more information contact WillieMCircleUrban.org

Hello!

Just a short note to tell our fellow CPS alumni about my 1947 class at Foreman High.

Since our graduation , we have been holding reunions, celebrating our 60th, in 2007, at the Wellington restaurant in Arlington Heights.

As class president, I'm pleased to say that all of our class officers are alive and well (and, look good!). For further information, I suggest you contact our "still" hardworking class Secretary, Lois Deutscher McDermott about our recent activities. Her e mail address is, MCDGB@aol.com.

Thanks for this great website.

Bob Peters (Piotrowski, class of 1947)

PS. They're not "annual', but nevertheless great, when we stage them

NEWS - May 1, 2008: Roosevelt High School's Musical Theatre program was awarded $100,000 in honor of AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus.

The Musical Theatre Program is comprised of Roosevelt students of all ages as well as students from William H. Taft High School, Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center, and Mary Gage Peterson Elementary School, under the direction of Cliff Gabor. This program brings together students of widely varying experiences, circumstances and cultures to enrich the lives of the students and the community. Prior to 2003, Roosevelt had gone nearly 40 years without a theatre program.

"Our theatre program is one of a kind," said Cliff Gabor, Roosevelt High School's Musical Theatre Director. "These kids put in so much time and effort into making the program successful and we are honored to receive this award from AARP."

AARP received several applications for the award in Chicago. The Roosevelt program was chosen for the important role the Theatre Program plays in the local community.

Friday May 16th

Washington D. Smyser School

75th Anniversary Gala

Biagio's Banquets
4242 North Central Avenue
6:30pm
Admission $75
For more information please call Ms. Lofton at 773-534-3177, visit http://www.smyser.org or e-mail us at smyser_75th_anniversary@yahoo.com

Tuley High School 40th Reunion

Organizer: Barbara Schiller and Paula Akers
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Place: The Wellington, Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL
Price: $68.00

Dinner-Dancing-Old Friends-Good Times!!

Reservation Form - Click Here

Contact: Paula at psakers@sbcglobal.net or Barb at bbabsone@netzero.com

Westinghouse National Alumni Association is hosting a bring your own basket/grill picnic.
June 28, 2008 - 9am to 5pm
Evans Field Forest Preserve
On Thatcher Ave - 2 blocks north of North Ave
River Grove, IL
Contact person - Queen Teague - 708-507-2519

To keep up with the latest news from the Class of 1976 contact Oscar Mardis at owmardis@netscape.net

President Earlean Green
Vice President William Norwood
Recording Secretary Andrea Hall
Correspondence Secretary Roy C. Baldon
Financial Secretary Lillie Fox
Treasurer Jerry B. Kelly
Parliamentarian Mark Stroud Jr.

50th Class Reunion!

100th Anniversary of Schurz High School!

in 2010! 

 The June 1960 Class of Schurz High School wants to locate all classmates to prepare for our 50th anniversary which will take place in 2010 and coincide with Schurz High School’s 100th Anniversary!

 If you know the name and location of any June 1960 Schurz High School graduate (or summer graduate) please send that information to Richard R. Haldeman (June 1960 Class Treasurer).

How to contact me.

My email is: RRHaldemanaol.com and cell phone number is: 815-222-9812

Winters Richard R. Haldeman 20109 Saraceno Drive Estero, FL 33928 (239) 498-6047

Summers Richard R. Haldeman 11241 Lindbergh Lane Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 547-7456

 Schurz High School Website

The website URL is: www.schurzhs.org. You should visit from time to time. You can register as an alum and check notices for reunions. I posted a notice to locate all classmates, which you should find there.

CHARLES MILOSAVLJEVIC CALUMET CITY, IL Charles Milosavljevic "Bosh" age
54, late of Calumet City, IL, formerly of the East Side. Loving father
of Danielle Milosavljevic and Nicholas Milosavljevic; devoted
grandfather of Anthony; dear son of Hedwig Milosavljevic; dear brother
of Karin (Howard) Kaczmarek and Rudi Milosavljevic; former husband of
Lisa (Dan) Brady; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr.
Milosavljevic was a member of Iron Workers Union Local # 1.

The DuSable High School Alumni Coalition for Action hosts its first annual "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" awards luncheon on Thursday, May 22, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  The event will take place on DuSable's historic high school campus, located at 4934 S. Wabash. One teacher from each of DuSable's three small schools will be honored.  The small high schools are the DuSable Leadership Academy of Betty Shabazz Charter School, the Bronzeville Scholastic Institute of DuSable, and the Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine of DuSable. For reservations, please contact Mrs. Sylvia Walton at 773-536-0959 or at sylviad4835yahoo.com">sylviad4835yahoo.com by Friday, May 9, 2008.

While gardening last year, I found what I think is a girls 1954 high school ring. The blue stone and eagle on the front make me think it is a Taft HS ring. Initials GPE. Any thoughts

Class of 1979 is off and running with the 30th Class reunion plans. We can be reached at westinghouse1979yahoo.com

With the help and support of Chris Jones, Mather's new principal and past Mather graduate (1986), a handful of Mather Alumni are planning a 50th birthday celebration to coinside with the construction and updating of the building. The target date is early fall, 2009.

We are looking for corporate sponsors, and, as the date gets closer, volunteers.

We'll need names of alums from all 50 years past. This has been done at Boone and Clinton and were wonderful successes.

So tell everyone you know who might be interested. 

We hope to make this one as memorable and contribute to the school as well.

There are currently 2 Mather scholarship groups that work very hard to award scholarships to deserving graduates:

One is the Zeolite Scholarship Fund (website under construction) For information contact Jan Kozin Gordon (Barry950aol.com)

The other is the Mather Alumni Scholarship Fund (website up and running)

 For more information, go to Mather's Website or one of the above.  Thanks!

Can you believe it's been 20 years?

Our 1988 graduating class will be having a reunion at the Green Olive Restaurant in Hegewisch on Friday, August 1, 2008.  There will be a DJ, food menu available, and drink specials.  The time for this event will be 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Elizabeth (Alvarez) Quintana

quintana_lizayahoo.com

Did you attend Tilton Elementary located at West End and Keeler between 19?? to 1963?

 If so, there is an Annual Reunion Picnic each September.

If interested and/or know the whereabouts of others, please contact.

Pat

tiltonelem