About Stewart, Graeme Stewart Elementary School

Stewart, Graeme (1853-1905)  Chicago-native Graeme Stewart attended the Skinner School and the University of Chicago.  Starting his career as a newsboy, Stewart later became a partner in the W.M. Hoyt Company and President of the Chicago Board of Education.  He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1896, a member of the Republican National Executive Committee, Vice-President of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, and the Director of the Chicago Art Club.  It was due largely to Stewart that adequate funds could be acquired for the creation of the Illinois Naval Training School at Lake Bluff.

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third grade with Mrs. Swirsky

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 12:48am — lindajane1957

Going back to the great memories of Stewart Elementary School

Sun, 10/30/2011 - 2:43pm — Miriam Smith

I remember in 3rd or 4th grade our teacher wanted to introduce to us the West Side Story Musical without the movie, I remember her or him playing the music on a tape recorder and the impact it had on us without the visual, later when I grew up and was able to see the movie, it became my favorite movie due to this experience.

Teachers and lost friends from Graeme Stewart

Sun, 02/20/2011 - 2:05pm — Randy Senor

Hello, I had Mrs. Stick in 2nd grade. I had Mrs. Monty in 3rd she was a nice teacher. I remember Mrs. Brenbaum as my kindergarten teacher. We did not see much of her as she went on maternity leave. I do not remember whom I had for 1st grade? For some reason that year is a blur?

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Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Photo Credit: Greg Gorman

Recognized Achievement: 
Golden Globe
CPS Schools Attended: 
Graeme Stewart Elementary School

William Friedkin

Recognized Achievement: 
Golden Globe
Oscar Winner
CPS Schools Attended: 
Graeme Stewart Elementary School
Nicolas Senn High School

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