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Grand Opening - Brooks On The Grind

The Business Club at Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory proudly announces the Grand Opening of Brooks On The Grind - a Coffee Barista business and enterprise/incubator that allows students to apply what they learn in their business classes.

AVID Student Headed to Nepal

BuildOn, an international service organization has selected AVID junior Eunice Zepeda to participate in the Trek for Knowledge to Nepal. Eunice will travel to Nepal to learn about the country’s culture and to build a school. The trip is planned for March 24—April 8th.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

Students in the Advanced Arts @ Gallery 37 Program stopped by the CPS central office to perform an inspiring tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Success for Seven Students at Walgreens Expressions Challenge!

Six students won prizes at Walgreens Expressions Challenge. Foreman High School (host to a CTE Digital Media Program) won 2nd place in the Design category. Dunbar (host to a CTE Broadcast Technology Program) won 2nd place in the Video/Photography category. Congratulations!

Two Business and Finance Students Win State Officer Positions at BPA Conference

James Cruz and Leslie Calderon (both from Schurz Business & Finance Academy) took won elections for state officer positions during the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Fall Leadership Conference (FLC). James was elected VP of Special Recognition (immediately below president) and Leslie won an alternate spot.

Cooking Up Change Healthy Cooking Contest

With limited ingredient lists, tight deadlines and real-life constraints, students in Cooking up Change are re-writing the recipe for school food. The contest challenges students to create a great-tasting school lunch that meets nutrition standards on a tight budget, using only ingredients commonly available for school food service. Students must create recipes that include no more than six steps so that they can easily be replicated on a large scale in real school kitchens.

Passport On A Plate - CTE Hospitality and Culinary Arts Capstone Event

May

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

Washburne Culinary Institute

"Passport on a Plate" is a premiere event hosted by the seniors in the CPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Culinary Arts program. Seventeen grand buffets of international cuisines, each table representing a different country, are featured.

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CPS Scholarship Awards Luncheon

May

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm

University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC)

Honoring the Class of 2012 recipients of the district’s most prestigious scholarships.

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The New York Times College Life Fair

May

Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 9:00am - 8:00pm

Navy Pier

An innovative introduction to the full breadth of the admissions experience and college success, from navigating college admissions to academics to campus living, for high school sophomores and juniors.

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Choosing A High School

Are you looking for information to help make an informed decision about high schools?

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Paying For College

College costs a lot of money. How are you going to pay for it? Colleges will expect you and your family to pay what you can. Then there are scholarships, grants, and loans to help you with the rest.

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Choosing A College

Many options are available for continuing your education after high school. After you have narrowed your interests and possible careers and developed a list of colleges to explore, ask some questions. There are lots of things to consider.

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