Lindblom Eagle Update 12.14.2007

12.14.07 The deadline to apply to Lindblom is December 21, 2007. Application instructions are detailed under the Office of Academic Enhancement. Remember, Lindblom is also seeking 7th graders for its Academic Center, opening for the 2008-2009 school year. Thank you to Sheila White (Lindblom parent) for this reminder.

12.14.07 Please view the Lindblom Math and Science Academy Website. The Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball teams have begun their season. Come and cheer the Lady Eagles Saturday, December 15, when they swoop into the confines of CICS-Longwood 1309 W. 95th St. (95th near Vincennes)

12.14.07 Special recognition to Beverly Wilson Ellison, Sr '76. Despite her unplanned inconvenience, BWE has continued to innovate within the the Class of 1976 Yahoo Group. Beverly has continued to utilize her artistic gifts, preparing birthday celebration webpages. The class is currently compiling a calendar to prepare for 50th birthday bash next year on August 15, 2008. It is an innovation that will probably be duplicated in the future. For additional information, please contact Beverly directly.

12.13.07 - LAA Board Secretary Lovetta Houston '83 requests Lindblom items, such as t-squares, duffel bags, tee-shirts, lettermans' jackets, trophies. Please notate whether the items are donations or on loan.

12.13.07 Kudos to Alan Mather and the Lindblom Math and Science family for the new LAA office. The LAA is officially located in room 126 on the south end of the school (near the greenhouse and 62nd street entrance) .

12.13.07 The LAA Board welcomes Andre Kellum '88 as its new Vice President. Andre will remain active as Membership Chair. Please see the About page for the current Board of Directors.

12.13.07 Please give warm accolades to our outgoing board member, Derek Burns '86, who is leaving the LAA board after two years of service. Derek will remain active with the Class of 86 reunion activities. Thank you Derek, for your service.

2007 Lindblom Holiday campaign

Dear Alum,

With the holidays fast approaching, we begin to make plans with family, friends and loved ones to celebrate this festive season. The Lindblom Alumni Association and the Lindblom Math and Science Academy would like to make Christmas just as wonderful for some people less fortunate then we are. Along with the students and staff of Lindblom, we need your assistance with our 2007 Lindblom Holiday campaign. We are in need of new toys, clothes, and toiletries for children andadults. An itemized list of clothing and toiletry items is available on the LAA website.

All items will be donated to Clara's House, ashelter in the Englewood community.Our drop off site will be the Lindblom Math and Science Academy, 6130S. Wolcott during regular school hours. Collections bins will beplaced in front of the auditorium for your convenience. Donations canbe accepted no later than December 20, 2007.

We would like to thank you in advance for your assistance in makingour 2007 Lindblom Holiday campaign a success. For additional information, contact the Lindblom Math and Science Academy at .

6130 South Wolcott
Chicago, Illinois 60636
773-535-9300
Lindblomalumni.org
Willie Denton, LAA President
Alan Mather, LMSA Principal

Dr. Chandra Gill '93

Dr. Chandra Gill '93 is the Executive Director of the Loop Lab School, an Elementary University. Email Dr. Gill at info@looplabschool.com

Pastor Michael J. Cox '75

Pastor Michael J. Cox '75, of St. Paul Baptist Church, was recently recognized by Essence Magazine as a 2007 Do Right Man. Please send Pastor Cox his due accolades at dorightmichaelc@essence.com

Related Links about Cox '75

Young survivors of the storm vacation in the Garden State, courtesy of Montclair church - The Montclair Times 6/27/2007

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Employees Welcome Children Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Event: Lindblom Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Cheryl Burton, Class of 1980
Craig J. Harris, Class of 1984

Lindblom Math and Science Academy
6130 S. Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60636
773-535-9300
Date: April 25 , 2007
Time: 2:00 PM

Invitation only - Please email or call Andre Kellum '88 at akellum@prepaidlegal.com or 888-770-0520



Event: Annual Lindblom Alumni Career Day

Lindblom Math and Science Academy
6130 S. Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60636
773-535-9300
Date:May 18 , 2007
Time:7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please download and return this form to Andre Kellum '88 at akellum@prepaidlegal.com or fax 888-770-0520

Eagle Landing: Services for Victor Miller '73?

Victor Miller '73? passed away suddenly on April 7, 2007.

Funeral services are scheduled at
A.R. Leak and Sons Funeral Home,
78th and Cottage Grove
Saturday, April 14, 2007,
Wake: 10:00am-11:00am
Funeral: 11:00am-12:00pm

Please keep his family in your prayers.

Thank You.

Submitted by Shawn Collains

Mache Readus-Wright '76

Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson and Adult Achiever of the Year recipient Mache Readus-Wright (photo)



Black Achievers honor leaders of the future - Scholarships, awards given at celebration
Writer: Darhiana M. Mateo
2/25/2007 Louisville Courier-Journal

For Rita Bowman, last night's 28th annual YMCA Black Achievers Awards Celebration was about pride and promise.

Bowman, a specialist in early-childhood education, said that seeing the award recipients' successes left her excited about the potential of local black youths -- the next generation of leaders.

"I just keep thinking where they'll be in six or 10 years. How many doctors and lawyers and teachers we'll have. The impact they will have on thousands of other kids," she said.

About 1,000 elegantly clad guests gathered in the Cascade Ballroom of the Kentucky International Convention Center downtown to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black Achievers. The smooth sounds of jazz mingled with enthusiastic applause as the program began.

The event was aimed at honoring local minority high school students with more than $1 million in scholarships and also recognizing local adult achievers.

The Chestnut Street YMCA's program, established in Louisville in 1980, is part of a national YMCA initiative that connects adult mentors with African-American youths in eighth through 12th grades. Participants explore different career options, take part in work-study programs and earn college scholarships.

Since the program began, about 1,520 high school seniors have been awarded more than $15 million in scholarships.

Cheryl-Lynne Patrick and Mache Readus-Wright were named Adult Achievers of the Year and Kevin Anderson Jr., a senior at Male High School, was named Youth Achiever of the Year.

Along with her job as assistant vice president and director of environmental performance and governmental compliance for Brown-Forman Corp., Patrick, a Connecticut native, volunteers with several community-based organizations, including the Black Achievers program and Bates Memorial Baptist Church.

In a speech, Patrick expressed her gratitude to her friends and family for supporting and nurturing her potential throughout her career.

It is a debt Patrick is gladly paying back as a mentor and volunteer with the Black Achievers program, she said.

"As you begin your next chapter in life," she told the young people gathered at the celebration, "continue to honor yourself by being true to your inherent greatness. Don't be discouraged by those who can't yet see your greatness. ... Push forward."

Readus-Wright, a senior project engineer in the public works department for Louisville metro government, echoed Patrick's faith in the future of the program's youths.

She said in a speech that volunteering with the program has "been one of the highlights of my life."

Lynn Johnson, director of Black Achievers, said the adult achievers -- recognized for their accomplishments within their individual companies -- are vital to the program, "sharing their talents with young people, guiding and directing them in their individual career paths and helping them become productive people."

Ashley Beeler, a junior at duPont Manual High School and one of the youth Black Achievers, said being recognized encourages and inspires black youths to achieve their highest potential.

"It feels really good. Black teens don't get recognized enough for all they do," Ashley said.

"To get recognized for something positive is really nice, makes you feel like you can really accomplish something in life."

Other Mache Readus-Wright links:
American Public Works Association

Outstanding Young Americans

Moving Forward - Sheila Frazier on CAN-21 Tues 6:30 PM

Greg McClain '68

bio

Poetry under the stars at UMR

Greg McClain
Manager, Quality & Materials Engineering Services
Deere & Co.
Waterloo, Iowa

Major Jeffery Clark '79 - from Navy to Army

LCDR Jeffrey Clark ('79) has completed an interservice transfer from the Navy to the Army and is now Major Jeffrey Clark US Army and currently serves as the Chief Nurse of the 135th Forward Surgical Team forward deployed in support of operations in the Republic of Korea.