Honor Roll

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Bob Fosse

FOSSE, BOB Amundsen 1943 Sophormore Class
Recognized Achievement: 
Drama Desk
Emmy Winner
Oscar Winner
Palme d’Or
Tony Winner
Bio: 

Bob Fosse (June 23, 1927-1987) - A legendary song and dance man, Fosse left his mark on Broadway and Hollywood with a style that continues to influence musical theater today. During his career, he earned 9 Tony Awards, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 3 Emmy Awards, an Oscar and the Palme d'Or.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Ravenswood Elementary School
Roald Amundsen High School

Dan Jorndt

Dan Jorndt

Recognized Achievement: 
CEO/ President / or Chair of Fortune 1000 Company
Bio: 

Dan Jorndt (1941-Present) - As President (1990) then CEO of Walgreens 1998-2002, Jorndt helped guide Walgreens through 28 consecutive years of growth, including a 700% return for investors between the years 1991 and 2001.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Jamieson Elementary School
Amundsen High School

Katherine A. Konopasek

CPS Leadership Role: 
Principal
Bio: 

Always remembering Amundsen High School fondly, Katherine Konopasek, an active and involved student there, joined the Future Teachers of America as a freshman. She always knew that education would be her career. After graduation, she attended Northeastern Illinois University as an Illinois State Scholar. She moved to the University of Illinois in Urbana, under teaching assistant scholarships, receiving two Masters Degrees there. Ms. Konopasek became a principal with the Chicago Public Schools at De la Cruz Academy. The Academy has received an ISBE Spotlight Honor Roll School Award. Ms. Konopasek is a fourth generation Chicagoan and studies the city’s history as a hobby.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Chappell Elementary School
Amundsen High School
CPS Schools Worked At: 
De la Cruz (Principal)

Michael Mann

Michael Mann

Photo courtesy of the University of Miami

Recognized Achievement: 
Emmy Winner
Bio: 

Michael Mann (February 5, 1943-present) - A tour de force in Hollywood since the late 60's, Mann has found success as a writer, director and producer. He has been nominated for 4 Academy Awards and 2 Emmy Awards. His directing credits include Heat with Robert DiNero and Al Pacino, Ali with Will Smith, Collateral with Tom Cruise, The Insider with Russell Crowe, and the Last of the Mohicans with Daniel Day-Lewis.

CPS Schools Attended: 
Jamieson Elementary School
Amundsen High School

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