The 50th Year Reunion - Class of 1960 - Crane High School. Being held at The Barn, 20007 S. Western Ave., Olympia Fields, IL on Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 from 3 to 8pm. Only $30 per person. Please contact Joanne Stamps (708) 288-6120 or send your money to Joanne Stamps, P.O.Box 31, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477. Due to limited seating only the first 120 paid reservations can be honored. "Looking forward to seeing You"

Christopher Vaughn, Class of '80, has been elected President of the Black Alumni Advisory Council of the University of Illinois Alumni Association at Chicago (UIC)

Christopher Vaughn, a graduate of Crane High School's Class of 1980, is the newly elected president of the Black Alumn Advisory Coucil (BAAC) of the University of Illinois Alumni Association at Chicago (UIC), the largest public university in Chicago. Chris, a former member of student government and a senior class officer in 1980, still strives to be a leader in the community. Go Crane Cougars!

A BIG 45th ANNIVERSARY
FOR THE TOM CATS
"CRANE / MARSHALL REUNION"
FOR May 14th, 15th and 16th of 2010
IS BEING PLANNED.
COME JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
FROM COAST TO COAST, FROM CANADA TO MEXICO, FROM CALIFORNIA TO NEW YORK.
YA'L GOTTA BE THAR!
SO GET THE WORD OUT, E-MAIL, SNAIL MAIL, TELEPHONE, MOUTH TO MOUTH, GOSSIP, WHAT EVER;
TELL EVERYBODY!
THE TOM CATS "CRANE / MARSHALL REUNION 2010" IS SET FOR the weekend of MAY, 14th,15th &,16th of 2010
AT THE WYNNHAM O'HARE
6810 N. MANNHEIM RD.
1 847 297 1234
ROOM RATES are being negotiated
The weekend itinerary is being planned:
Call Carl Merritt 312 733-7823
for the availability of tickets
All seats are reserved and tickets are limited.
For families and groups attending, we recommend reserving table(s)
Note: parking available for everyone attending the Reunion Banquet, and for hotel guests staying overnight.
make your reservations early to get Reunion room rates.

YA'L GOTTA BE THAR!

PS: A GROUP OF CRANITES MEETS FOR BREAKFAST EVERY THIRD SATURDAY, 9:AM AT
*
Kingsberry Waffle House
* 3345 Vollmer Rd, Flossmoor, IL 60422 map

(VOLMER RD. AND GOVERNORS HWY) SO COME ON OUT AND JOIN OUR NETWORK, GET ACQUAINTED, AND SHOOT THE BREEZE SESSIONS.
NEXT BREAKFAST OCT. 17.
RESERVE A SPOT WITH US BY OCT. 15TH. Two days before the third Saturday of the month if you plan to attend

"When the power of Love out weighs the Love of power-
We will have peace-- In God We Trust"

ALL CRANE COUGARS

OUR REUNION DATES
ARE HERE! JUNE 26-28, 2009 

It is the 40th Anniversary for
the Class of 1969, and we will celebrate with the Classes of 1968, 1970, and
Cougars from all class years as well as administrators and staff from the past
to the present! 

REUNION ACTIVITIES: FRIDAY, JUNE 26,
2009

CRANE TOUR: 

"PROM" BANQUET: REGISTRATION:  Mart
Plaza at the Apparel Center

ATTIRE:
SEMI-FORMAL 

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REUNION ACTIVITIES: SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009

MORNING: ON YOUR OWN, TASTE OF CHICAGO, MUSEUMS,
BOWLING

EVENING FIREWORKS
CRUISE

YACHT: SUMMER OF GEORGE,
STATE STREET AT THE CHICAGO RIVER

ATTIRE: NAUTICAL OR CASUAL
CHIC 
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Sunday: June 28,
2009

Church Service
with Rev Marshall Hatch 

For more information

 see
website at craneclassof69.com

4/22/09 Crane Alum, Arturo Velasquez, Was Civic Leader

4/16/09 Crane Alum Was Gifted Poet

Crane Class of '69 Gives Back

CPSalumni.org

Crane Class of 1969 gives back to Crane seniors during 40th reunion year

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The Crane High School Class of 1969 joined CPS officials today to announce a $50,000 grant from the Ebert Foundation to fund scholarships for the Crane Class of 2009. As part of their 40th reunion activities, Crane Class of 69 representatives, Chaz Ebert, Larry Beasley, Marvin Smith, Joshlyn Dortch Banks, Rosemary Slack Taylor, Marie Crump Oliver, and Jennie Hatch came together to give back to this year’s senior class. The group challenged CPS alumni to develop their own initiatives at high schools citywide.

As part of Crane’s celebration of Black History Month, Class of 1969 alumni returned to discuss their experiences growing up in the turbulent 1960s. More than 200 students gathered to hear the stories of the men and women who sat in the same classrooms 40 years ago.

“We want these students to remember that it’s important to know where you came from and that they stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. We’re doing everything we can to give them a helping hand because they represent our future,” Chaz Ebert said.

Crane seniors will be eligible for scholarships ranging from $500-5,000 that can be used to pay tuition at a four-year college, junior college or accredited trade school. To apply, Crane seniors must submit an essay on how they intend to give back to their community.

The Class of 1969 is also offering seniors an opportunity to take a class trip to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Library in Springfield to view exhibits on the many African-American leaders. In addition, the Class of 1969 will donate computers to Crane families after parents complete 3-5 computer training workshops provided at the school.

“Our students benefit so much just from talking with alumni. They see adults who were once in their shoes, who have worked hard and achieved success. Knowing that they have people who believe in them and are willing to invest in them is so important,” said Richard Smith, principal of Crane High School.