I remember Mrs.

I went to Birney in the early 60's. I remember Ms, Clayton as the assist. principal, Mr. Bossy. Ms. Turner was the first teachers I had, Mrs. Flora (Brown) Aguilar was one of the best of my teachers. I use to babysit for her on weekend(her daujghter Patsy) I had Mr.

i hope someone will remember this.this was one of my favorite teachers.

i went to mulligan school in the early to mid70s/i lived about a block and ahalf from the school/ i remember i had to walk under the l train to get to school -that was scary- the school was a big part of my life as a child growing up on the north side of chicago.

N.E. corner (where we played pinners).

Augie Mosco

"Pinners" was a ball game the boys used to play at recess and lunch. The game received it's name from the "pinner" of the building (which is the name for the architectural feature, the ledge, that protrudes from one or more sides of a building). We would bounce our rubber ball off the pinner and depending on the angle on which we struck the ledge, it would fly high or low.

School Safety Patrol, October 1963

A School Portrai Studio

The School Safety Patrol Program was headed by Mr. John Davis who was the schools Gym Teacher. At the time, I was the Captain (1st row, far left) and my Lieutenant was Bruce Richardson (1st row, 2nd from the right). Johnny Der (1st row, 3rd from right) was one of my best friends.

Photo A.

Augie Mosco

These are the two photos of the entire Class Of 1964.

I was the president of the class and am third from the right. top row in Photo B.

Photo B

Augie Mosco

This is the side of the original school that faces Sheridan Park

Augie Mosco

The Harlan 1964 Alumni Group Present
our "All Class Reunion Affair"

The Condesa Del Mar Banquets
12220 S. Cicero
Alsip, IL,
Sunday, January 17th, 2010.
The tickets are $40.00 in advance and $50.00 at the door.
Parking is free.

You must be 21 years of age to attend.

Tickets include a Buffet Dinner, (served between 6 PM and 8PM only).
There will also be a cash bar available.

1980 6th grade class photo of Mrs Gretchen Mobley's class

Debbie Heer(mother of Jennifer Heer Norman in photo: top row, 3rd from left)

This is my 6th grade class photo with our favorite teacher Mrs. Mobley.

METRO HIGH SCHOOL REUNION JUNE 25-27,2010 AT HYATT REGENCY HOTEL MCCORMICK PLACE

REGISTER NOW: URGENT DEADLINE, DEC. 1, 2009

THE BANQUET HONORING NATE BLACKMAN AND NINA ROBINSON WILL TAKE PLACE ON SAT. JUNE 26,2010.

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE.

TO GUARANTEE A LARGER SPACE WE NEED YOUR COMMITMENT TO THIS EVENT NOW.

It's great to be able to communicate with my first school, Daniel Boone Elementary School on the North Side of Chicago. I have a November birthday, so I was not quite 5 years old when I started Kindergarten in Mrs. O'Conner's classroom in the Fall of 1964. Mrs. O'Conner was a wonderful Kindergarten teacher, kind and patient. I remember drawing a "cornucopia" for Halloween 1964.

I read in the newspaper this past weekend that Mrs Lussenhop died on October 9 2009 at the age of 101. I believe only those who attended Flower in the 50's and 60's might remember her.

THE COUGARS

Crane High School 30/34th Class Reunion

Press Release
Chicago, Illinois - Class of 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 & 1979
Date: November 13, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crane High School
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Class of 1975-1979
Requesting the Pleasure of Your Company:
Celebrating our 30th-34th year Class Reunion

The Classes of 1977-1983 Reunion, We won the Dusable Alumi Accomplishment award.
Mildred Nash-Jones and Gregory Sain class of "1977" and Richard Morgan Class of "1978"

Ellen as Dame Durden, Kristine as a Milk Maid, Robin Hood 1969

These are more photographs from the musical Robin Hood, 1969. Starring the Gray School Chorus, directed by Robert Smith at Gray School.

Kristine as a Forest Maiden, Kevin as King Richard, Robin Hood 1969

Debbie as Maid Marian and Donna as Annabelle

Joe Fiorentino with Frank Dux

Photo by Lovely Heidi

Joe Fiorentino got to train with Grandmaster Frank Dux ( the movie Bloodsport was made about his life ).
Learning the technique called the Triangle. Joe and Heidi also got to meet Frank and Pam two of the nicest and friendly people you could ever meet. Joe and Frank were inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

Mr. Robert Smith, a teacher with a passion......

Dawn, Lisa, Cheryl & Debbie

Alan A Dale and Annabelle

My first day at Wards was a different one. I had been bused their from my previous school Haven which was closed after my sisters graduated in '74. As i exited the bus i had a fight with Paul Chow(later Jerry Chow) who became my best friend. It's weird how thing turn out sometimes. I still have a piece of lead in my hand from that fight,my pencil stabbed me in the hand.

Mrs. Thomys Class, Gray School, 6th Grade November 1966

Heeren Photo

Mrs. Thomys was a teacher who enchanted students with positives. Her room was a magical place. She shared her kindness and generosity and love of life openly with students.
Facts about Mrs. Thomys:
She escaped from East Germany by climbing over the Berlin wall, when she was just a girl.
She spoke German and taught us German folk songs.

There were four Berger's that attended Reilly school This is my older brother Robert Berger standing with the black tie next to the teacher. Do you know anybody? The 7th grade picture (BoB)Robert got a seat that year and is the second roll 4th seat.

Reilly School 1963 room 304 7B7A

20 Years Later - Let's Make Some New Memories @ the 40th!

A. Barker Collection

This was twenty years ago at Dunbar's Class of 1969's 20th reunion!

Golden Nuggets Reunion 50 years in the making! Come join us for a magical revisit to our "Happy Days". We are celebrating our 50th reunion (quite an accomplishment) This gala event starts at 12:00 High Noon in the Patio Garden of the New Martinque Banquet Complex. 8200 S. Cicero Ave. Burbank IL.  Studio 52 will host a one hour Photo Session.

The first few years that I attended Gresham School, it was predominantly white.  In fourth grade the teacher came before our class to tell us that a colored family had enrolled in the school and that Linda would be in our class.  She said that we should treat her as we would want to be treated. 

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First African American Student Enrolls at Gresham School

Leslie (Kowalczyk) Jones

Here is a fabulous report that examines Lindblom's important place in Chicago architecture.

Linda Therriault                                 June 2, 2009
Lois Martin
Corliss High School
821 East 103 Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Dear Ms. Therriault, Chef Martin, Corliss Dinner Theatre Performers, Tech Crew, Culinary Students, and Corliss Administration,

CPS Teachers @ Ruiz, Otis & Bright win Golden Apple Awards http://bit.ly/sV05V Thank you to all of our teachers making it happen for CPS students.

Sophomore Class-Lucy Flower-1937

My mother attended Lucy Flower from 1936 through 1940. I found her sophomore class photo in her photo album and thought she would have enjoyed sharing it. She is the tall one in the back row!

These photos are courtesy of a 1939 Flower Handbook donated to CPS.

Photo 1: 

Claude Peters has written a lengthy memoir of his experiences growing up in the Jahn School neighborhood.  The last half of the memoir is devoted to memories of his 9 years (from 1943 to 1951) as a student at Jahn. There are a lot of photos that accompany the memoir.

Earl W. Madison graduated from Tilden High School and went on to teach music and work at Phillips, DuSable, Dunbar and Hyde Park. See Chicago Tribune Obit here.

The Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Assn Hall of Fame is
conducting its annual Hall of Fame Recognition brunch on Saturday, May
16, 2009. The Harlan city championship teams of 1967, 70 & 71 have

Hi,

Members of the 1959 graduating class of Chicago's Dunbar Trade/ Vocational High School
We are currently planning our 50th Year Reunion celebration. If you are a member of our class or know someone who is, you are urged to contact:
Phillip L. Howard, 773-651-1596 or Brenda Preacely, 773-488-3793

Sullivan High School January 1959 Classmates:

4/19/2009 Dennis DeYoung Still Going Strong

Visit www.sylfedsang.com or www.myspace.com/sylviafedrick

CLICK BELOW TO HEAR COMMERCIAL

"WKKC 89.9FM Hat & Glove"

When: Apr 25 2009 8:00 PM - Apr 26 2009 4:00 AM

Where: Abruzzi's 9519 W Higgins S E Corner of Higgins and Gage Rosemont, IL 60018

CPS Teachers at Talcott, Belmont-Cragin, Legacy and Frazier Win Awards

www.chitowndailynews.org/Chicago_news/Teacher_earns_award_with_recycling_project,25017

Touring SIUC

The First Annual AlRaby Spring Break College Tour turned out to be a Great Success!

With Appearances by students from the Class of 2008 at their respective schools, the college tour experience was a memorable and exciting experience for all the students that attended.

I remember living on the north side of Foster. Back then we all crossed the street with a woman crossing guard. I can't remember her name, but I remember her, she had a snazy uniform and cap. She was really super nice and a sweet lady.

Well it began with Mr. Pace(R.I.P)

4/6/09 Ellis Cose Begins Four Part Radio Series on Hope -

• Listen on WBEZ

For more information, visit us at http://www.bateman.cps.k12.il.us/alumni_page.htm

Two CPS Alums, Bob Sirott and Anna Davlantes, co-anchored the Chicago NBC 5 news broadcast this week. Could be the first time two Chicago Public Schools grads have done that. Sirott is an alum of Roosevelt and Davlantes is an alum of Disney and Lane Tech.

Scott Childers, afternoon host on WSSR Star 96.7 shares his class photos.

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Clissold Class of 1969

Calling all members and friends of the Class of 1969.  Join us or help locate missing class members.  We are planning some really groovy events for our 40 year reunion the weekend of September 19, 2009.  Come dance the night away to "Hey Jude" or just reconnect with some very "old" friends. 

Ditto Machines.....

Back in the 60's (soooooooooooooooo long ago)....does anyone remember the ditto machines?   The ditto paper when printed, had the most wonderful smell.  I remember many tests that were taken on the paper run thru the ditto machine (the ink was blue).   BZ

3/24/09 Chicago Reader's Michael Miner Blogs about CPSalumni.org in News Bites

News Bites: http://blogs.chicagoreader.com/news-bites/

Hugh Hefner sent the following photos to us, we thank him for sharing his memories with CPSalumni.org

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Graduation Banner

Lillian April

This gorgeous banner was received just a few weeks ago. It was donated to us by Ms. Lillian April from the Class of 1935. She wished for us to share it with all of us from Bateman.

We thank her so very much for her generous contribution of her graduation banner!

Check out this website with Moos history. http://www.emrosebooks.com/moos.htm

And here's another with more great photos: http://moospics.wetpaint.com/

I spent all 8 years at Moos and graduated in Jan. '51 and graduated Lane Tech in Ja. of '55.  I have been publishing a newsletter about Moos and the neighborhood kids that were around in the 40's thru the 60's.  It's full of nostalgia and old friends found. My email is style="white-space:nowrap" target="mfrjcurtis5"
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Jim (Jan. '51) Curtis

Hey Alumni Family!

We are all pushing and supporting your success!!! Wether you are in college, working, or trade school, the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Al Raby High, and your community is watching and supporting all your efforts to become a great citizen.

Bryant School class of 1922

M Guerrero

This is the graduation picture of one of my dear neighbor/friends when I was growing up.  I knew her by Lillian Ladewig... I don't know her maiden name.. It may have been  Geils, or that may have been her first husband's name - I'm not sure. 

She's the first person from the left in the second row. 

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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At Cuffe School, Miss Carlucci was my 3rd grade teacher who was the first adult to take me seriously as a future president of the U.S.  She was young, single, and living a downtown Chicago life that I could see myself in at some point.  She was fun and a joy to be around.  That kind of encouragement, along with her exposing us to "South Pacific" as well as other music, was just what I

Now we know why generations of Calumet chemistry students lived to tell about their bungled experiments...  :)

Bill Doornbos

(As an interesting (?) aside, the foreground of the photograph shows a nice shot, not of the chemistry lab, but of the auditorium, which, I assume, did not really require acid-proof drain-pipes.)

As I understand it, Brenan's harmonica band was formed during the war years when other more expensive instruments were difficult to come by.  This one met and practiced from February through June, 1941, led by Claribel Moroney Nayder.  They performed at the Palmer Park Spring Festival, 1941.

Just returned from a delightful journey back in time to Coonley, to reflect on how it looked today.  The tour started with the present principal, Katherine Kennedy-Karthheiser.  She couldn't have been more pleasant and charming.  While the tour focused mainly on the curriculum, I managed to see what I had come for, the building and facility itself.

Here's the first group of kids I came to know after coming to Trumbull in October 1960 for 2nd grade.

My older brother and I attended this school for about 3 years from about 1958 to 1961. During those 3 years my brother also served as a crossing guard. Once he was helping students to cross the street and he himself slipped on the icy street and broke his nose.

Mrs. Nayder was my great-aunt.  She taught her entire career of over 40 years and three generations of students at Brenan.  The following is from an article printed in the Chicago Tribune 1-18-1970.  Maybe some of you still remember her.  She passed away in Wheaton, IL in 1998 at the age of 96.

South Side Teacher to Be Honored

Thomas John Waters is my great-grandfather. The plaque shown in the photo came from one of the boilers at a school in the late 1970s. It was given to me in 1981 by a retired employee of the Chicago Public School System. Thomas J. Waters invented the system of heating and ventilation that was used in the Chicago Public Schools until World War II.

Class of 1978 I went to seven different schools n Chicago, Bateman is the one I remember the most. There was a teacher there, I think her name was Mrs Shoemacher and I think she taought geography, any way one day she made me stand in front of the class inside a garbage can, because I was acting up. Nothing like old school punishment. I don't remember what she taught so any help would be great.

I attended Bradwell School until the 6th grade - only remember a couple of these classmates names.  Do you recognize yourself or others? The Bradwell Life is a November 1947 edition. 

CPSalumni.org Newsletter Archives

  October 2009

These great hairdos are compliments of the 1965 Steinmetz Yearbook!

Photo 1: 

SCHOOL WAS NEVER ONE OF MY HIGH LIGHTS I STRUGGLED TO RECEIVE THE GRADES I GOT , THE TWO GIRLS I HUNG AROUND WITH WERE YOTA LALOS AND KAREN FOY . THEY WERE THE SMART GIRLS IN SCHOOL AND FUN TO BE WITH .. MISS SHIRLEY APPEL WAS MY FAVORITE TEACHER .. MR BILLHORN WAS OUR PRINCIPAL ...... I HAD TO LEAVE IN THE 6TH GRADE AND I HATED IT . WONDER WHERE EVERYONE IS TODAY .

Read about Kenwood Academy Class of 1984 grad in the film and music industry. 

http://www.apple.com/pro/video/ramoseberhart/

2008 Prep Bowl

When Larry Sherman left the halls of Robert Emmet Elementary School in Chicago's Austin neighborhood as a graduate in 1943, he likely never imagined he would later return to the much-changed school as "Principal for a Day."

Penner was a game played against the eastern wall of Shakespeare School with tennis balls using baseball terms. The "pitcher" would throw the tennis ball against the side of the building and based on whether it was caught by the person behind him or not and how far it went before it landed, it was classified as a single, double, triple or home run accordingly.

This photo is of the Dever School grade 6B – Room 307 and was taken about 1940 outside the school building. The students were studying Mexico at the time and some are dress up like what they thought people from Mexico would ware.

This photo was taken on January 29, 1942 of the Dever School Graduating Class. There were two classes graduating each year, one in January and one in June. The photo was taken in the gymnasium. Notice the mural on the wall. I remember seeing a faded version of this mural on the west gymnasium wall, when I went to the school there in the early 60’s.

I got these pictures from a classmate I went to schoool with.

Oh my goodness....... "What memories these pictures brought back."

also makes you wonder - "What ever happened to ???"

There are two seperate photo's - do look for the other if your not in this one.

Chicago is one of the great music capitals of the world, so it should come as no surprise that CPS alumni are among the most important and influential musicians of the last century.

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,

I found this 5th & 6th class photos for the Avondale School. I don’t know the year, maybe in the 1940’s or 1950’s. Maybe someone will recognize a person or two and post a date.