Largest Alain Locke Graduating Class

Graduation at DuSable Museum was filled with energy as exuberant parents, siblings, aunts, uncles and grandparents cheered as their "babies" now mature teenagers made their transition from elementary to high school. They were inspired by guest speaker Steven Rogers, the Gordon and Llura Gund Family Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice at Northwestern University, a man whose success and long list of accomplishments belie his humble beginnings including a single parent home and "much less" than promising ACT scores. Now an accomplished educator, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Rogers told them they can accomplish their dreams with hard work and perseverance.

As the third and largest graduating class to date of Alain Locke Charter Academy our students are eager and excited to embark on the challenges ahead. For the first time since beginning their studies at Alain Locke they will have the summer "off" - although many will be taking classes to increase their preparedness for their Fall adventures.

With the help of Mia Stokes, High School Transition Facilitator, they have been accepted at schools which will best meet their needs and help them reach their future educational goals. The Class of 2009 will be attending:

Providence St. Mel High School - Private School - (5 students)
Westinghouse High School - CPS Selective Enrollment School - (4 students)
King College Prep High School - CPS Selective Enrollment School - (2 students)
Whitney Young High School - CPS Selective Enrollment School - (1 student)
Lane Tech High School - CPS Selective Enrollment School - (1 student)
Rowe Clark Math & Science Academy - Charter School - (4 students)
Urban Prep - Charter School - (4 students)
Henry Ford Powerhouse Academy - Charter School - (3 students)
Muchin College Prep - Charter School - (3 students)
North Lawndale College Prep - Charter School - (2 student )
Noble Street High School School - Charter School - (1 student)
Stevenson High School - Boarding School, CA - (1 student)
Morton West High School - Suburban High School - (1 student)
Oak Park River Forest High School - Suburban High School - (1 student)
Loyola Academy - Jesuit School - (1 student)
Christ the King High School - Catholic School - (5 students
Hales Franciscan High School - Catholic School - (1 student)
Chicago Military Academy - CPS Military School - (1 student)
Kelvyn Park High School - CPS High School - (1 student)
We wish them success in the coming years and know that they will continue to be part of the fabric of Alain Locke.