Honor Roll
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Dr. Joseph J. Connery
Dr. Connery (1923-2008) graduated from Hirsch High School in 1940. He then enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a pilot during World War II. Connery was awarded the Purple Heart. After graduating from Chicago's Teachers College and serving as a teacher and assistant principal, Connery became principal of Hess U.G.C. He would later serve as principal of Harlan and Steinmentz High Schools. Dr. Connery finished his tenure at CPS as a district superintendent. During his 36 years with CPS, Dr. Connery served as mentor to many including Warnery Saunders and Al Raby.
Frank M. Clark
Frank M. Clark (September 3, 1945-present) - Clark is currently the chairman and CEO of ComEd, a company he started in the mailroom with in 1966. He sits on the board or is a trustee of many institutions including: The Chicago Community Trust, DePaul University, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System, and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum among others. Clark is one of the founders and namesakes of the Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy, a Chicago Public High School.
Gale Thompson Baker
Gale Thompson Baker is from the class of 1966. While at Hirsch she was actively involved in the school chorus as well as a cheerleader. She attended Tennessee State University and recieved post graduate degrees from Chicago State and Governor's State University. She is currently Principal of Ronald H. Brown Academy.
Richard Pegue
Richard Pegue (July 29, 1944 - 2009) - A staple of Chicago Radio, Pegue started his career performing and writing songs. In 1968, he became the music director at WVON then moved to WOPA and WGCI. After brief stops elsewhere, Pegue returned to WGCI , moving it in the direction of oldies where he enjoyed a thirteen year run. Today, Pegue can be heard back at WVON. Chicago named a street after Pegue in recognition of his contributions to his hometown.
Richard Steele
Richard Steele
Richard Steele (January 6, 1942 - Present) - Born Richard Slaughter, Steele is host of Chicago Public Radios's award-winning program Eight Forty-Eight. Other programs on WBEZ include The Richard Steele Show, A Richard Steele Friday, Page Two and Performance Space. A journeyman in Chicago radio, Steele has also worked for WVAZ 102.7 FM, WGCI 1390 AM, WBMX 102.7 and WVON 1450 AM, and WGRT (950 AM) AM, and WJPC 950 AM. Steele is vice president of the local AFTRA board and a board member of the Chicago Association of Black Journalists. In addition to Radio, Steele is a frequent contributer to WTTW, especially on the local arts scene.
Senator Carol Moseley Braun
Carol Moseley Braun (August 16, 1947-present) - The first and only African-American woman elected to the United States Senate, Braun served Illinois from 1993 to 1999. Braun started her career as prosecutor in the office of the United States Attorney in 1973. From 1978 to 1988, Braun served in the Illinois House of Representatives. After her time in the Senate, Braun was appointed as an ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 1999-2001.
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Hirsch, Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan School of Communications
(1926–present)
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