Honor Roll

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Chris Zorich

Achievement: 
Professional Football Player  
Bio: 

Chris Zorich (March 13, 1969-present) - In addition to being a two time All-American linebacker at the University of Notre Dame, Zorich won the Lombardi award given annually to the best linebacker in college football. From 1991 to 1996 he played for the Chicago Bears, but he is probably best known for his foundation, the Christopher Zorich foundation that works with disadvantaged families.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Bradwell Elementary
Chicago Vocational High School

Michael Baisden

Achievement: 
Author, Radio and Television Host
Bio: 

Michael Baisden (June 27, 1963-present) - Baisden first earned recognition for his books on contemporary relationships between men and women. In 2003, he was given the afternoon show on 98.7 KISS FM in New York. In six months he had the number 1 rated show. He parlayed that success into a nationally syndicated program The Michael Baisden Show (WSRB in Chicago) and a television talk show on TV One entitled Baisden After Dark.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Bradwell Elementary
Chicago Vocational High School

Phil Crane

Recognized Achievement: 
US Congressman
Bio: 

Phillip Miller Crane (November 3, 1930 – present) served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 2005. He received his PhD in history in 1961 from Indiana University where he later served on the faculty.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Bradwell School
South Shore High School

Roger Simon

Roger Simon

Recognized Achievement: 
New York Times Best Seller List
Bio: 

Roger Simon (March 29, 1948 - Present) – Simon is currently the Chief Political Columnist of politico.com. He’s written for numerous outlets including: the Chicago Sun-Times and Tribune, The Washington Post, Washington Monthly, Baltimore Sun, The New York Times, The New Republic, and U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Simon is a New York Times best selling author whose books include: "Simon Says: The Best of Roger Simon" "Show Time" and "Divided We Stand," He is a regular guest on shows like "Meet the Press," "Good Morning America," "Charlie Rose Show," the "Today" Show, and CNN’s "Lou Dobbs." Simon’s many honors include: American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award (3 wins), Peter Lisagor Award from the Chicago Headline Club (3 wins), Page One Award from the Chicago Newspaper Guild (8 wins) and also was the first non-black journalist to win a national writing award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Simon is the only two-time winner of the American Society of Newspaper Editors Distinguished Writing Award for Commentary. In 1999, Simon was inducted into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Bradwell Elementary
South Shore High School