Rev. Milton Brunson (June 8, 1929-1997) - Founder and leader of the Thompson Community Singers, a world famous gospel choir, Brunson was also an ordained minister and leader of the Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago. With the Thompson Singers, Brunson would perform at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theatre. The choir also won a Grammy in 1996 for "Through God's Eyes." Their song "There is Hope" was #1 on the gospel charts for four months. In honor of his civic leadership, Milton Brunson Elementary School opened on April 21, 1999.