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2000 High School Winners Back
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ACT Performing Arts Collaborative Theatre Project Developing a drama curriculum to introduce beginning students to the dramatic arts Douglas S. Van Dyke
Austin Performing Arts The Struggle for Respect - Building a New Society An interdisciplinary unit which examines how historical, political, and economic situations play a major role in the culture of a people, culminating in the creation of a "Wall of Respect" and multimedia presentation Dennis Zygadio, Tracy Van Duinen, Shelley Samuels, K. Williamson, Denise Barrons, Cheri Monik
| Best Practice Social Studies Face to Face in Chicago Using primary research skills to interview members of various communities to gather and present information on the following topics: education of Spanish speaking cultures, social history and leadership in the city Michael Myers, Jenny Cornbleet, Laura Linhart, Michael Cannon
Bowen Science Physics Rocket Project Students will use physics formulas and trigonometric equations in predicting the flight paths their model rockets will take John Bozovsky, Roxana S. Del Real
| Calumet Career Education Furniture Refinishing and Restoration Developing students' interest in the carpentry and furniture refinishing trade/business by repairing damaged furniture Thomas Konopasck
Corliss Career Education U.N.I.T.Y. Youth for Peace Music Recording Providing hands-on training in the artist development and music business through the production of an album promoting peace among peers Harvey Burton, Vernon Lloyd, Cinda Forsyth, Lillian D. Common
| Future Commons Career Education Project SALES - Students Acquiring Leadership and Entrepreneurial Skills Establish and manage a school store and an Entrepreneurial Club to work in conjunction with the school store Mariagnes Moran, Paulette Jones
Gallery 37 Fine Arts The Chicago Community Photo Quilt Students will document their urban environment through photographs reproduced in a variety of formats integrating the resources of the photography, studio art, graphic design and sculpture Thomas Cinoman, Corrine Rose, Miriam Socoloff, Susana Erling, Sonja Henderson, Julia Avalos
| Gallery 37 Fine Arts Chicago and the Return of the Birds Students will study birds that live in Chicago and the history and techniques of mosaic art, then create a concrete public sculpture Sonja Hensderson, Susana Erling
Graham Life Skills Multicultural Sewing A multi-ability sewing program which will enable disabled students to learn how to sew and become more independent Elizabeth Edohen, Elizar Rodriquez
| Graham Fine Arts One-derful World Students will create individual ceramic plates to be used as the table setting during the International Luncheon Maggie Roche, Mary Alice Lee, Rochelle Stinson
Hancock Performing Arts Step Back A student performance highlighting the 20th century will include 10 acts, one for each decade, consisting of musical and dramatic presentations Mattie Lewis, Scott Voigt, Ruth Marcanti, Steve Traylor, Josephine Jablonski
| Hyde Park Fine Arts/Science The Art and Physics of Kites Students will learn the art and science involved in constructing and flying kites Alex Kravitz, Peggy Garrett
Jones Writing/Fine Art The Art of Poetry: A Collaboration Between English and the Visual Arts Combining the art of writing with the art of bookmaking while creating a book of their own original poetry Christine Malebranche, Karen Stolzenberg
| Jones Science Chicago River Project 2000 Students will increase their scientific literacy by testing the water quality of the Chicago River in the La Bagh Woods Patricia Parsons, Ernest Garrison, Davinder Chhabra, Mary Leggett, Olivia Harvella
Juarez Fine Arts Who Are We? Where Do We Go? - A Reflection on Identity A photographic documentary of the school, neighborhood and family environments with a focus on identity, assimilation and acculturation Patricia Sotarello
| Kenwood Cultural Enrichment International Focus Group A support group for Kenwood's international students Yukaka Hatakeyyama, Madeline Curry, Linda Swift
Kenwood Fine Arts Exploring American Surrealism The creation of a catalogue of works of American artists based upon in-depth student research in conjunction with the Smart Museum of Art Deborah Levinson
| Lake View Literature/Fine Arts Writing, Reading, and Art Connections Writing and designing personal journals and contributing pieces to the publication of a class anthology literary magazine Pamela Glynn, Carol Hudson
Latino Youth Fine Arts First Art Salon - 2000 A student art exhibit to be held at C&C Contemporary Art highlighting fashion design, papermaking projects and handmade books Yarima Ariza
| Latino Youth Health/Science The Workings of Women's Bodies Female students will learn about menstruation, ovulation and the female reproductive system by creating a videotape and showing it to younger students Kate Thomas
Marshall Science Hall of Natural Science The investigation, creation and presentation of displays of atoms, plant and animal cells, DNA and RNA, molecules and Biomes Debbra Hardy-Nze
| Mather Writing/Fine Art Journal Designs and Writing ESL students will design and create their own journals to encourage self-expression and daily journal writing Eileen Campe, Jennifer Krauser
Northside Science/Fine Arts A River Runs Through Joanne Minyo, Tamara Dobrov
| Northside Learning Service Learning Building Intergenerational Friendships Handmade gifts, prizes, and birthday remembrances for seniors visited by students for intergenerational activities, conversation and friendship Mary Ann Dardugno, Terry Annunzio, Patricia McMahon, Wanda Young
Perspectives Literature/Fine Arts We, the People Students will design and construct a piece of public art work based upon their reactions to how Western thought has dominated over the past 500 years Kevin Heraty, Jodi Smith
| Phillips Science Space: The Infinite Frontier Students will research and plot planets, stars, or constellations and locate them at night via telescope Christine Teulet-Cole, Janine Douglas, Gervaise Clay, Jelica Spretnjak, Paul Edison
Richards Health/Literature AIDS Awareness Program Students will read a novel involving teens and AIDS, research the subject, write a pamphlet and design an AIDS awareness button and ribbon for distribution on AIDS Awareness Day
| Richards Fine Arts Richard's Angels: Mosaic Installation After studying the history of mosaics, each student will design and create a unique version of an angel, the school's mascot, for his or her personal mosaic to be incorporated into a permanent art piece for the new school Deborah Sukenic
Robeson Gardening Students will extend and improve their gardening efforts year round by beginning vegetables indoors under lights, transplanting them to season extenders for early harvest and continue to recultivate and maintain an indoor garden Johnnie Crowder, Eudell McKsnzie, Roy Curry
| Rodriguez Writing Students will write and produce a monthly school newspaper and an annual yearbook Maureen Erickson
Schurz Writing Students will study poetry through reading, writing and constructing a poetry book which will include an introductory essay, a researched author biography and an original poem Tammi Cichowski, Sande S. Skinner, Catherine G. Wren
| Senn Writing Students will write a play to be entered into the Pegasus Young Playwright Contest, stage readings in the classroom and prepare a program of scenes from the plays to be performed for students and community audiences Barbara Parsons
Sullivan Music Students will be introduced to the works of opera through reading, watching videos and films, looking at complete scenes, touring backstage of the Lyric Opera and attending a performance of "Carmen" Rosagitta Podrovsky
| Vaughn Gardening Continuing previous winning grant designed for students to beautify the lawns and gardens of senior's living near the school Gerard C. Slania, Barbara Bernath, Dara Gannon
Von Steuben Performing Arts A video writing project involving the collaboration of creative writing, photography, speech, and dramas in the process of creating videos to be shown at a Film Festival Kerry Catlin, Al Lieteau, Carlo Trovato, Ellen O'Keefe
| Wells Gardening/Education to Career Students will design, install, and maintain an interiorscope/ecosystem using an interdisciplinary team approach Anthonly J. Abboreno, Ted Dallas, Jose Santana, Alonzo Terry, Greg Konieczko
York Values Education A tutorial chess program designed to engage students in improving critical thinking, problem solving and analyzing skills, will be incorporated into the classroom James Hilton, Hillary Young, Abraham Watson, Brenetta Glass, James Muhammed, Evelyn Chandler
| York Performing Arts Multi-Cultural Dance/Song/Written Poem Students will create and perform, a complex work of art which integrates dance, drama, music, creative art and writing Dr. Freddie Marie Popoola, Veronica Jackson, Michael Fleming, Belinda Cross-Livingston, Ariel J. Anderson, Richard A. Pringle
York Gardening Horticulture, Hydroponics & Aquademics in Correctional Setting Students will be given hands-on experimental training in hydroponics horticulture Dianne Sauls, Myri Pearson-Jeanty, Geraldine Harden, Joel Rapp, Jerry Riddick, Peter Hayden, Barbara Horwick
| Young Science/Math An Assessment of a Section of the Chicago River Students will explore ecological concepts using mathematical calculations and computer technology which studying a section of the Chicago River Hortense E. Brice, Anne Marie Sherry
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