Honor Roll

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Barbara Minkus

Achievement: 
Comedienne, Singer, Actress
Bio: 

Barbara Minkus (August 15, 1943 - present) - Minkus has been a Broadway and off-Broadway darling since the start of her career and her New York credits include originating Lucy in the recording and off-Broadway production of You're A Goodman Charlie Brown and starring in The Education of Hyman Kaplan. Minkus is also a star of screen and television, she was a regular on Love American Style for six years and was a favorite guest on The Tonight Show and Merv Griffin Show. Most recently, Minkus has been performing all over the country in a variety roles, both on stage and in concert. She will be returning to off-broadway this summer in the musical Saturday Night at Grossingers.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Bateman Elementary

Carl Dasko

CPS Leadership Role: 
Principal
Bio: 

Attended Linblom H.S. from 1964-68. Played on baseball team for two years ( Under Mr. Woody Urchack ). Graduated from Chicago State and Roosevelt University's. Presently principal of Newton Bateman School (CPS).

CPS Schools Attended: 
Robert Lindblom H.S.

Dr. Barbara Sydney Stein

Dr. Barbara Stein

Photo Credit: Stein Memorial Feline Image Collection and Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Achievement: 
Internationally Acclaimed Veterinary Practitioner
Bio: 

Dr. Barbara Syndey Stein was considered one of the world's leading feline practitioners and served as president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and was the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) practitioner of the year. In addition to fielding calls from around the world on feline care, Dr. Stein was a consultant to the Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoos. The Chicago Cat Clinic was founded by Dr. Stein in 1975.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Bateman Elementary School

Mike Mealer

Achievement: 
Police Commander of District 17
Bio: 

Mike Mealer, currently the Police Commander of District 17, started his law enforcement career in 1983. His tour of duty has included serving as Commanding officer of the in-service training section of the training academy; commanding officer of special investigations in the internal affairs division; CAPS lieutenant, watch commander, liaison to the mental health community while serving in the patrol administration.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Newton Bateman Elementary School