About Burnside Scholastic Academy

General Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824 - 1881): Military officer.  Burnside was born in Indiana. He fought in the artillery in the Mexican War, established a factory of breach-loading rifles, served as an officer of the Illinois Central Railroad and was in command of the Army of Potomac.  Burnside was elected Governor of Rhode Island in 1866 and served as a U.S. Senator from 1875-1881.

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My favorite teacher

Fri, 06/12/2009 - 10:07pm — sjande5

One of my favorite teacher from Burnside was Ms. Randick. She always be dressing in her custom for Halloween......

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Honor Roll

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David Blackmon

Achievement: 
Professional Chef/TV Personality
CPS Schools Attended: 
Burnside Scholastic Academy
Lindblom Technical High School

Harold Lee Rush

Harold Rush

Achievement: 
Radio Personality
CPS Schools Attended: 
Burnside Elementary
Shoop Elementary
Lewis-Champlain Elementary
Lindblom Technical High School
Englewood High School

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