Bernarr Everett Dawson (1924-2008) - An outstanding educator, Dawson served the students, parents and teachers of the City of Chicgo thougout his long and illustriuous career. He began his career as a teacher at DuSable High School and later became the principal of DuSable Upper Grade Center and Calumet High School. Mr. Dawson was the founding principal for Whitney Young Magent High School, a school that has been recognized as one of the top schools in the City of Chicago and in the Country. Dawson later became the Superintendent of District 17 in Chicago. During his retirement, he served as an educationaal consultatnt for Chicago Public Schools as well as the Posen-Robbins School System and was the recipient of many awards.