About Phillips, Wendell Phillips Academy High School

An elementary school branch organized in Phillips High School in 1933.

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Cheryl J. Howell

Wed, 03/16/2011 - 12:06pm — cheryljhowell

Cheryl J. Howell - January Class 1963

Misters: Dixon, Duncan, Robt. Johnson, Randal Johnson, Ingersoll, Coach Taylor & Travis; Mrs.': Clinkscale, 8th gr. Mongtomery and 5th gr Mr. Isaac Clark.  I attended Phillips Elem. also.

Favorite Teachers

Mon, 04/27/2009 - 1:45pm — Timothy D. Walk...

My favorite teachers were Mr. Willie Pickens and Mr. Leroy Lovelace.

Favorite Teachers

Sun, 04/26/2009 - 9:04pm — rcp6326

My favorite teachers were Mr. Andrew Duncan and Ms. Mitchell

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Honor Roll

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Dinah Washington

Recognized Achievement: 
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
CPS Schools Attended: 
Phillips High School

Eddie Thomas

Recognized Achievement: 
Peabody Award
CPS Schools Attended: 
Wendell Phillips High School

George E. Johnson

Recognized Achievement: 
CEO/ President / or Chair of Fortune 1000 Company
CPS Schools Attended: 
Doolittle Elementary School
Wendell Phillips High School

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Cellist and CPS Music Teacher, Earl Madison, Touched Many Lives

Earl W. Madison graduated from Tilden High School and went on to teach music and work at Phillips, DuSable, Dunbar and Hyde Park. See Chicago Tribune Obit here.

Phillips Alum, Coach Larry Hawkins, Remembered for Coaching Carver's 1963 State Basketball Champions

Tue, 02/03/2009 - 10:24am — editor

Larry Hawkins, who coached Carver's 1963 Basketball State Championship team died on Friday, June 30. Read the Chicago Trib Obit online.

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