Volume III, Issue 5Lindblom Math and Science AcademyJune 2010

The TalonWe are the Class of

Senior Edition

Lindblom Halls: Not Just For Passing Through

Prom. A night that seniors should remem-ber for the rest of their lives. But at what cost?

This year’s senior class has tried every possible way to lower the price of prom, from selling cookie dough and candy canes, to creating videos for the Super Prom contest. But, what really seemed to cost seniors the most was everything that came with the experience.

Besides the obvious costs of the clothes and the grooming process (i.e., hair cuts, nails, eyebrow threading, and makeup,) most seniors planned pre-prom toasting parties, after prom outings, and next day trips to amusement parks. For most, it was more than what they were willing to pay. From a survey of the senior staff, only two budgeted under $200, while nearly every-one felt that prom costs exceeded way more than it should’ve been.

I’ve personally noticed how some stores took advantage of the expectations for a high-priced prom. Although the beloved prom dress store, Peaches, has fabulous prom attire, the prices seemed to be more than unreasonable. Just last month, I saw the same exact dress in Peaches for over $300, at Carson’s for only $100. Some of us even bought into the hype, believing that “it just wouldn’t be prom” without the glitz and glam that comes along with it.

While everyone wants their prom night to be special, there are still ways to save. Renting your clothes, borrowing jewelry, and car pooling to prom are all ways to cut back, and hopefully future proms can “make it last forever”—whatever “it” may be.

It is the season for graduations, espe-cially graduations from high school into college! High school graduates commonly have trunk parties. A trunk party is a social gathering of friends and loved ones with food, fun, and laughter. Guest who attend the party bring gifts that the gradu-ate will need in college.

Appropriate gifts include: blankets, sheets, microwave ovens, gift cards, and money. Some of our seniors want different and similar things for their trunk parties. Senior Mya King stated, “I need a number of things for college, so at my trunk party I will definitely need a laptop.”

Other seniors want the common items such as toiletries, linen, and clothes. “I want lots of laundry detergent! I need to wash,” says Senior Paris Jackson.

Money is always appreciated; if we were to ever run out of anything we can just go and purchase the item. A few seniors stated they will like to have a keepsake for their trunk parties—a small item to have while away just to remember home.

Senior Column: Prom Cost

Trunk Parties

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By Benita Brown

June 2010 Volume III, Issue 5

EDITOR IN CHIEF: Benita Brown

MANAGING EDITORS: Damani Bolden, Mary Coulibaly

EDITORS (4th PERIOD): Jazmyn Taylor (News), Briatta Bell (Opinion), Takita Stewart (Arts), Nia Williams (Sports), Maleiya Porter-Jones (Photo)

EDITORS (5th PERIOD): Chanel Ware (News), Asha Walker (Opinion), Tekhundra Stephens (Arts), Tequerra Clark (Sports), Porscha McCloud (Layout), Bertram Gage (Online), Lydia Moore (Photo)

STAFF: Evelyn Amay, Kristen Atkins, Saf-fiyah Cole, Kezia Darring, Christine Davis, Jasmine Delaware, Kayla Dishmon, Noel Dubose, Mica Dugas, Chaniqua Harding, Tantasjah Holden, Paris Jackson, Eariel Jeffers, Chazz Johnson, Mya King, Shelby Light, Chardeney Mason, Niara Norvell, Diondre Orsby, Kierra Overton, Jaquea Parnell, Kiersten Porter, Jacqueline Reese, Joshua Romero, Jessica Simmons, Kayla Sims, Yadira Solis, Porsha Stennis, Cierra Tate, Tammy Thomas, Charleen Tullos, Tyehimba Turner, Monica Vegara, Brittany Whitfield, Curtis Williams, Robert Williams

SPECIAL THANKS: Principal Mather

STAFF ADVISOR: Mr. Dudek

TALON (tāl’ən) n. - The claw of an eagle. Among its many functions, the talon is used to dig. It is a symbol of strength and integrity.

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Finally. After four long years of invest-ing time and work into an education, senior Eagles prepare to part from the nest but not without illness. Yes, by illness I am referring to the outbreak of senioritis that has plagued our 2010 seniors worse than the nation to H1N1.

Patient zero has yet to be identified but it is believed that traces of the virus were left in classrooms from the seniors of 2009, and we fear that this trend of infec-tion will proceed to infect the next genera-tion of 2011 Eagles.

Scholars are presently working on a cure but efforts are proving ineffective due to the infectious hold on seniors.

Okay, I admit that introduction, although intended to be a public service announce-ment, was a bit severe. But when high school comes to the end of senior year, seniors’ productivity decreases sufficient-ly. Most seniors who have all of their credits required to graduate remove their minds from the education facility because sitting in classrooms that are schedule fillers become redundant after so long, however, do not mistake this action as a careless regard for their education.

Seniors who have already met their requirements to graduate by senior year cared enough about their education to work extremely hard in their first three years of high school, taking more core classes and overloading their schedules, and are burned out by the end of high school.

Senioritis may only exist in the mind, but when the mind shuts down after graduation requirements are met, you are diagnosed with senioritis. What a year!

Oh No!The Itis

THE TALON

By Eariel Jeffers

Like a steel forest paved with linoleum and lined with shock-art projects, a silent hall can only be found in the wee hours of the morning or the late hours of the eve-ning at Lindblom. The hours in between are filled with hundreds of students, from eager academic center students to worn-out seniors, to the teachers that manage to keep it together all day. They have every right to go insane. There are fights, laughter, begrudged seniors bellowing their hatred of all things high school to the world, and everything in between near lockers whether they belong to the students who gather there or not. It is the most erratic version of an apartment complex.

The hallways, for Lindblom students, become napping places, random dancing places, and of course, homework places. Before and after school, much of the homework assigned is at least started in the hallways, which doesn’t break with the work being done at home. The hall-ways are a second home, sometimes more

preferred than students’ actual dwellings, separated by the invisible lines of cliques and class levels. More seniors cluster on the left side of the hallway, while juniors permeate the right, with a fair balance in between. Much like neighborhoods. The Academic Center resides mainly on the first floor, along with a menagerie of sophomores, freshman, and upperclass-men that just happened to be left behind when the hallway dynamics changed. It is a hectic, loud, messy, chaotic way to live, but before classes (as well as in between and after), it is where we as a student body live.

“It’s like a hallway full of people when at home there’s like, what, six people on average?” says sophomore Daniel Taylor on why he hangs out in the hallways. The hallways facilitate social camaraderie, especially during the frigid winter months when no one dares enjoy the weather.

It is a history of students, their friend-ships, their circles, and possibly their enemies. There is a history behind the hallways, and as new students come in and old students graduate, the history—and the dynamic—will change.

By Jazmyn Taylor

By Brittany Whitfield

Class OfficerLetters

To the Class of 2011,

I don’t know where to begin when speaking about you guys. Your freshman year was definitely a mess. All honesty, I really didn’t like you, because I was used to the classes here that we had. You guys came in so different and it was hard to adjust to being around you. Now that I’ve spent three years with all of you, I regret ever feeling the way I did. I became really close with a lot of you and I will never forget any of you. Even though, the majority of us senior probably won’t admit it, you guys made Lindblom interesting.I’m writing this letter now to tell you all to keep up the work. Despite what some may say, all of you are smart, I mean that’s why you were accepted here in the first place, and every one of you really should go to college. Whether you have plans to do some-thing else that’s fine, but as long as you make it in life doing whatever successfully; I’ll be happy. I’ll miss you guys, some more than others, but all of you none the less. It’s been some crazy three years. Good Luck and K.I.T.

Love,

Eariel Jeffers, a.k.a EarrowSecretary, Class of 2010

Lindblom Class of 2011,

As my tenure at Lindblom comes to an end, I reflect on my time spent with you. I remember when you first entered the halls of our majestic building – wander-ing around, getting lost, asking for direc-tions. You all seemed so shy and timid during the beginning weeks. However, as time progressed you all became more comfortable with each other and Lindb-lom. From there things surely did change. Your shyness turned into loudness, over zealous play in the halls, and in some cases plain annoyances. You really knew how to work a nerve. Neverthe-less, I realize that you were going through a transitional period in your lives and education. Trying to define your individuality in the largest class LMSA has seen.As you became upperclassmen, you stepped up to the plate like true Eagles and now are great leaders of our school. You exemplify the character, strength, and intelligence needed to succeed in such a rigorous educational environment and you now possess the knowledge to mold those who come after you. Our time together has been memorable. On behalf of the Class of 2010, I wish you utter success in your senior year of high school and all of your future endeavors.

Swoop! Swoop!

Damani R. Bolden, President, Class of 2010

June 2010

Kierra Overton: I remember when collo-quium started at 10:05 am.

Eariel Jeffers: I remember when I first came to Lindblom and there were only two classes. We became so close and when the next class came it was so different and became so discriminated between us and them. Now, we’ve switched places and the juniors are us.

Jazmyn Taylor: I remember when in frosh year in Lindo’s class, someone fell asleep and he dropped a giant text book on his desk. The kid nearly died of fright.

Porsha McCloud: I remember when Wei Lao Shi was teaching Chinese freshman year and Chinese was the fastest 50 minutes a day.

Jon Murphy: I remember when the football team won the conference championship.

Mary Coulibaly: I remember when LMSA only consisted of a freshman and sophomore class. We always acted as though we were one whole class. Wow. Good times...

Bertram Gage: I remember when there were passes with purpose. I remember when the seniors were sophomores and the school wasn’t crowded. I remember when colloquium was fun.

Mya King: I remember when I first stepped through the doors of LMSA and I will remem-ber everything that took place.

I remember when we could hang in the hall-ways and security didn’t bust my ear drums each passing period.

Madinah Patterson: I remember when we used to act a FOOL on the red line leaving the Startalk Program at DePaul…Oh the memo-ries! “Crank dat 8*** S. Wood St.! Oooh!”

Miranda Ploss: I remember when we would hang out in the weight room during lunch and their were only two periods C&D.

Alely Lara: I remember when we went to college tours with the freshmen junior year.

Tantasjah Holden: I remember when Mr. Sims (biology) was here & he didn’t give out F’s.

Christine Davis: I remember when I was at my first Lindblom pep rally and everyone started to “swoop.” I was so confused but now I see it’s one of the best things that LMSA does.

Benita Brown: I remember when drill team had practice early in the morning before col-loquium.

Chloe Jackson: I remember when Ms. Myers and Mr. Mather danced on stage with the pom pon team. Mr. Mather danced to MC Hammer and Ms. Myers did the Superman by Soulja Boy.

Bria Grant: I remember when I was a fresh-man just coming in. Now look at me!

Stephanie Moore: I remember when I first walked these halls of Lindblom. I was shy, and I didn’t come in with a set group of friends. Now that I am leaving I have established many relationships that can help me in the future as far as networking opportunities.

Jaquea Parnell: I remember when I couldn’t wait to graduate.

Brittany Whitfield: I remember when Robert got in trouble for throwing a brush at Paris, but almost hitting Mr. Linderman.

Jackie Reese: I remember when sophomore year I had lunch C with all my friends.

Shelby Light: I remember when I met the best friends I will ever have: Ariel Jones, Alexander Cordero, and Dwaine Porter.

Briatta Bell: I remember when it was the beginning of the school year and we all got along.

Jahliel Thurman: I remember when Lindblom won our first Homecoming.

Paris Jackson: I remember when- I first got here and how weird I felt, but

over time this has become home.-Dodge ball with Outlaw.- I had biology with Mr. Sims- Paper ball fight with Ms. Hennesy & Ms.

Prodromo- AP Government with Nick & Rob- Our first colloquium when I had to work at

the bank on Halsted.

Matthew Truss: I remember when I was talking to my robotics team about my future and all I did to put myself in the position that I’m in. I just remember them asking for advice and guidance as a friend, team captain, and an individual who has been there and I really felt proud.

Monica Vegara: I remember when I was a freshman, it was great!

Miriam Espinoza: I remember when we took the ACT at the University of Chicago and we were taking the test and a car’s alarm was going off outside.

Noel DuBose: I remember when Ms. Prodromo kicked Antwan out of class when he couldn’t stop sneezing. Lol. I remember when freshman year my Survey Literature class (Ms. Prodromo) got into a paper ball fight with Mrs. Hennessey’s Algebra class. It was epic.

Charleen Tullos: I remember when it was passes with purpose.

Evelyn Brown: I remember when Jasmin, Ava, and I were messing with Cohill and we were playing around in the hall in the rolling chairs and running from him.

Tequerra Clark: I remember when…soph-omore year in American Lit with my best friends Mya, Ashleigh, and Kierra we all used to sit next to each other. Also, we had a large clique called 220 exclamation point. I remember sophomore year when we first got here, and we became bffs! I remember when Lindblom boys won Regionals at University of Chicago High School by my crib.

Cierra Tate: I remember when I first arrived in Lindblom the large halls, large groups of people, and my first thought of how I was going to succeed.

Robert Williams: I remember when we lost the Homecoming game and got the actual dance crackin. Best in history.

Christopher Pierce: I remember when Mr. Becker was here and rapped at Homecoming. I remember when we had to run 183 flights of stairs for basketball.

Curtis Williams: I remember when we were ditching school: Me, Che, Sed and we got caught by Mr. Williams as soon as I started the car.

Kayla Sims: I remember when we had passes with NO purpose!

-Mr. Becker rapped at homecoming 06!

-Health with Mr. Outlaw.-Being able to run through the hall-

ways without congestion.-Freshman Orientation

Kareem Peals: I remember when “Passes with Purpose” made our life so easy.

Karen Maldonado:I remember when the girls basketball team would sit after school in the stairs and have a great time with each others company (freshman year). I remember when I first saw Mr. Mather in a clown suit riding a unicycle passing out candy outside. My mom was so intrigued; to this day she tells my family about it.

Monique Meriwether: I remember when Mr. Mather tried to throw me in the garbage can my freshmen year, for absolutely no rea-son at all.

Alexandria Warren:I remember when me and my friends went out and had a blast downtown.

Damani Bolden:I remember when I first met my advisory brothers and we were timid and didn’t really want to talk much…look at us now.

Frances Brown:I remember when all the seniors shunned me until they found out I was a senior. After they found that out, they sucked me into the “group.”

Zurzedi Ocampo:I remember when Mr. Mather would stand in front of the school to greet us while we walked in to LMSA. Once he came over by the car to make sure I hadn’t crashed.

Evelyn Amay:I remember when I was bare-ly coming in through those doors and I didn’t know anyone. Many knew each other, but I didn’t. I mostly remember having all classes with the class that graduated last year, so this year I didn’t hang out with many of my class-mates in my graduating class.

Misha Cooper:I remember when I first came here and I was quiet and shy. Eventually I soon opened up and embraced the true inner me. Thank you my friends for helping me find myself.

Marlene Saldivar:I remember when Kirsty recorded me beating up Nicholas back in sophomore year.

Virtrishue Warren:I remember when everyone got along, the four or five fights we had, and freedom of freshmen year.

Kayla Dishmon:I remember when we had long passing periods and we had lunch and could go anywhere without a pass. Good days in freshman year…I’m going to miss Lindblom.

Abdallah Hasan:I remember when Ryan hit his head on the speaker box because he was trying to dance.

Lydia Moore:I remember when I stormed out. When I said I hated you.

Jamillah Mobley:I remember during my freshman year the hallways were always empty because not many people attended the school. One vivid memory I have my friends and I taking rolling chairs and racing down the hall. Right now it seems pointless and stupid but then it was just too much fun.

Jonathan Parnell: I remember when collo-quium started at 10 a.m. and we hooped from 8-10 a.m. and after school.

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I Remember When...

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And a Message from Our Seniors...Marlene Saldivar

To my fellow friends, I’ll see you later!

Porscha McCloudBy Mrs. Mueller, Jamillah, Matthew, and Vertrishue. I don’t know how I’m going to get through

lunch without you. A-Lunch!!!

Alixandria WarrenGoodbye, Farewell and see you later. Now it’s time to think of the choices that will determine your life. So

act accordingly to your life style.

Chloe Rose Lindblom was the best choice I could ever make. To the administra-tion, teachers and fellow students,

thank you. You all have given me the best experience possible. Teachers keep your commitment to the students; students always remember, you can do it and never give up no matter what. In my future life, I will take the things Lindblom has taught me. Thank you, and never forget Chloe` Rose, class of 2010. Love you all!

Kierra Overton Goodbye.

Jazmyn Taylor So, bye every-body. All of the relation-ships I have with people are about to change, but I’m glad that

I have those friendships so that they can grow. A lot has gone on in four years, and I’m happy for all of the memories. My teach-ers: you know you’re awesome. So see you all later, hope I can make you proud.

Shelby LightThese four years have been the most memorable years of my life, and I have had the most amazing expe-

riences, many of them with my best friends Dwaine, Alex, and Ariel. They have been there for me, through thick and thin. If I didn’t have them with me every step of the way, high school would have been a nightmare. It’s going to be hard not walking into Lindblom every morning and not seeing them waiting to greet me everyday. So as happy as I am to graduate, I’m also extremely sad, because a big part of my life is coming to an end. But, they are the best friends I know I’ll never forget, because you only come across friends like that once in a lifetime.

Kayla DishmonWell I want to just say…. Deuces!!! Make sure you juniors keep the tra-dition going with every-

thing like class sing and PAY EVERYTHING ON TIME (seri-ously).

Kayla SimsDear Kamaria,What up girl? Yea, I’m done with this school. You already know, going to DePaul.

Well I’m really just writing this message to let you know don’t take your education for granted. Make sure you VISIT those col-leges, and get that money! Don’t be like your mama & be taking out those student loans! Beware of the counselors & it will be over before you know it. Love,Kayla.

Jon MurphyTo all of my underclass-men friends, make the most of your time left, and cre-ate amazing memories. To

all my seniors, I hope I was able to impact your life half as much you have done mine. Vertrishue Warren

“Goodbye to all my guur-rlls. I’m gonna miss sneaking into movies, losing people downtown and playing cards

after school.”

Zurizeidi OcampoI will miss all of the staff and teach-ers who were there when I needed them. To all of the students, enjoy

your high school years, because TIME FLIES. Good Bye!

Frances BrownEven though I’ve only been here for one year, I will always remember my time here. The beauty of the

school, the life-long friendships, the concern and care the teachers have shown me… everything! This was the best year in my high school career.

Curtis WilliamsI want to say bye to all the juniors. I mess with some of yall hard, especially my brother Chee. Take over

after I leave bro. F’s up to the Fabs! I’m a miss all the laughs with you Tammy, Jessica, Little Chardy, and anybody else I for-got. Can’t forget my little big bro Mike either. Burr! Miriam Espinoza

Goodbye and thank you to all the teachers that I’ve had at Lindblom and the friends I’ve made. Even though

I’ve only know you guys for four years I feel as though I’ve known you guys forever. I will definitely miss all of you and I hope to see you all again, espe-cially Mrs. Henessey, my favor-ite advisory teacher and I’ll also miss Ms. Jill and Ms. Wielgosz and the girl’s soccer team.

Miranda PlossI’m not sure a goodbye would truly fit my rela-tionship with anyone at Lindblom. I am really

going to miss most of the moments I’ve had here. I wish I could put the good memories in my pocket and keep them forever.

Jaquea ParnellGoodbye.

Alely LaraMy dear-est seniors, throughout these past four years we have all grown as individuals from the first

day we set foot into Lindblom. We have made many new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. I wish you guys the best of luck in life and in everything you guys choose to do. I will miss all of you.

Madinah PattersonI’ll be back, believe THAT! To Mariah, Reggie, Dionne, and Demetrius: I LOVE YOU

GUYS!

Mya KingI wish to thank the entire LMSA staff for making my four years meaningful, joyous, hell, and adven-

turous. I will miss my friends and teachers, but in reality I am ready to take the next step in life. Thank you everyone because you have inspired me to question everything, for this I am humble and truly appreciative. I love you all -even the rachett. xoxo

Abdallah HasanTo all the underclass-men, take advantage of what you have left and make the most of it because high

school goes by fast. I’m truly going to miss this school and all the people that made my high school experience what it is : The greatest four years of my life.

Kareem PealsThank you for believing in me, so I can believe in myself.

Mary CoulibalyTo the seniors of LMSA, We made it! All of our hard-work paid off and it’s gradua-tion time. The memories

we expereinced will forever be instilled in me. To underclass-men, continue the legacy of Lindblom High School. Best Wishes!

Stephanie MooreIt is now time for you to soar juniors. Don’t be discouraged by the work load. Work first so you can play later!

Bria Grant I would like to tell my entire friends bye! I will miss you all but I’ll be back to check on you guys!

Evelyn AmayWell to all the Juniors, I wish you all good luck next year. Set a good example to those lower classmen

below you since you will be the example they look up to. The most important JUNIORS SOAR next year is your last year, and make sure to have lots of fun, since it will be an unforgettable year. But remember it’s not the end it is barely the beginning

Eariel Jeffers It’s been a long four years here at Lindblom and I’ve learned so much attending this school.

Especially since I did not want to come here initially. I’ve learned so much and I am so glad that I did attend Lindblom Math and Science Academy. Thank You for Everything. Farewell Earrow

Briatta Bell “GURL, OMG GUUR-RRLLL!!!!! We ‘bout ta leave…. Ooo GURL, well I’m out I’ll miss ya’ll… I

guess…. Bye!”

Brittany Whitfield Bye Everyone!

Jackie Reese Bye!

Monique Meriweather The past four years have definitely been a rollercoaster ride. Through the ups and downs, I managed to

make a lot of lifetime friends and encountered a great deal of adventure. Though my time here at Lindblom may have come to an end, I know that the memo-ries that have been made will never be forgotten. To all my friends, teachers, and administra-tion, I will not say goodbye; I will say see you later.

Karen MaldonadoGoodbye, fare-well to you my friends. So long for now, until we meet again.

Damani R. BoldenMr. Mather,Thank you for being the best execu-tive assistant I have ever had. I wonder how many deans

and professors will take my calls, schedule appearances, and frankly deal with me? I’m guess-ing none. Thank you again for everything you’ve done.

Charleen Apple TullosBye, love, and miss some of you guys!!

Cierra TateTo teachers, staff, friends thanks for all your love and support. New memories, experiences, and challenges

await. It’s sad to say goodbye, but happy to move on.

Tequerra M. ClarkGoodbye to my boys (Lindblom basketball). I will always remember and love you. Goodbye to

all my friends, I’m always here if you need me. I love you guys. New beginnings!

Bertram Mykael GageAs senior year comes to an end its time to say good bye to you, my friends we have shared many laughs,

and also many tears, and also all the problems we have feared. Demetria, it’s been a long 3 ½ years and we been thru a lot. Matima, 1 ½ years is what it was. Good luck to your future 100% is what I’ve given and it’s what I got. Flor, you owe me a lot of dollars that’s what I know. I don’t want to leave but I got to go. Alexandria, support and love is what you throw. Nikisha, I got to leave but its time for you to grow. Mariah, memories with you I will forever save. Chaniqua, you should know you are one of my faves. LeChelle and Choyce, it was around the right time, that I discovered Porsha; the one that’s kind. Now Kiara & Denise(insider), you will always be my boo (bigger insider), The point is to the ones I mentioned (my friends and oth-ers) I LOVE YOU!!!-MYKKI

Matthew Truss Honestly, I love you all. Lindblom, all its students, teachers, administrators, contacts, sup-porters, and

affiliates, and alumni, encom-passes the foundation for my success and I will be eternally grateful for all of you.

Benita BrownI would like to say farewell to Lindblom and the fol-lowing classes. I’ve had a lot of interesting experiences.

Some good and some bad, but I learned from them all and I will miss my class.

Christine DavisLMSA you are the best. During my 3 years here I have had some of the greatest teachers, met the smartest

students, and built friendships that will last forever I will miss you all.

Paris JacksonThank you Lindblom for helping me grow as a per-son because four years here has provided me with skills

and knowledge for a lifetime.

Lydia MooreIt’s been a really long and crazy four years. It’s hard to believe it’s almost over. I may not remember all

of you, but I will remember all I have learned in and out of the classroom. So long, farewell, to you my friend. Goodbye for now, until we meet again.

Jamilah MobleyI think it is extremely important that you real-ize who you are and what you want. I have much

enjoyment in Lindblom and I have gained many friends. It is imperative that you capture that fun, but don’t let that fun capture you. Before thinking of all the fun you will have, think of all your prerequisites so that you can have that fun. But you love and you learn. Life is only what you make it.

Evelyn BrownLindblom has been a great experience. I’m glad I chose to come to this high school because I’ve gained

lifelong friends that will always be there for me. I’m going to miss my teachers and the coun-selors as well but I will make sure I come and visit and keep in touch.

Robert WilliamsGoodbye, fare-well, to you my friends.

Tantasjah Holden I want to say good-bye to the school.To the juniors, I know we may have had our ups and downs but at

the end of the day know that I will never forget you and will always love you. I’ve built great friendships with Curtis, Jeremy, Chris, Tacci, Tay, Alexis, Briarri, Bria, Dee Dee, Stephanie, Keshana, Robert, Chloe’ being with those people got me thru the day and my hardships throughout my 4 years here at Lindblom.To Justin Johnson you know I can’t forget you loving always, and to Ribe I will miss you my fake Hooper lol, to my lefty I cant forget you Earve, Manny I will miss you too, to my Fav Dre ima see you on the block lol, and to my freshman Jordon, Jasmine, and Anthony I’m going to be missing ya’ll like crazy.To the teachers you guys are big meanies but your meanies for our own good and I thank you for that!!!To my counselor you guys are here to make things easier for us whether we know it or not so I thank you for that.And last but not least to officer Cohill YOU THE BOSS!!!

Monica VergaraTeachers: You guys mean the world to me. I really am hon-ored to have been your stu-dent.Friends: send

me a message sometimes, and lots of love to you!!!

Ms. HennessyThe thing I remember most about the Class of 2010 is their great sense of humor! As freshmen, they cracked me up in so many ways. Advisory 006, you have made me very proud over the years. Good luck to all of you and remem-ber to laugh! With Love, Mrs. Hennessy

Principal MatherThat first orientation day in 2006, our current senior class walked into the school wide-eyed. It was such a diverse class; so many different gifts and experiences. What has been so surprising is how this disparate group of students came together so quickly!Alan Mather, Principal

Ms. HerfordOnce upon a time you all were freshies learn-ing the ropes. Now you have made Lindblom the special place that it is, you have left your mark, and your vision is set on the future. Go out and do great things!Ms. Herford

Chief MurfayOh, the Senior JROTC Cadets, what can be said about the very best. They will be remembered for their hard work, willing-ness to experience new adventures (we still have the pictures of them at Iron Oaks to use when they become famous) and their undying faith that they will make the world a better place for all of us to live in. We wish them

good luck, good health and the desire to always strive to keep learning more. We hope that they will always feel welcome here at LMSA and come back and up-date us on their lives. We will miss you all and we are better for having known you.Chief Murfay

Teacher Farewell Messages

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More Senior Messages...

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Make it Last Forever

Prom 2010!

Page 7 June 2010Class of 2010

Oh, the places we will go...

University of Illinois at ChicagoMonique Meriweather Undecided, Liberal ArtsBria Grant Crime Scene InvestigationZurizeidi Ocampo NursingEvelyn Amay Biological ScienceMarlene Salvidar Accounting, Business

Harold WashingtonChicagoKaren Moldanado Psychology LiteratureKierra Overton Pre-MedMonica Vergara NursingNoel DuBose Social Work, Child DevelopmentTantasjah Holden AccountingEvelyn Brown Accounting

St. Xavier CollegeChicagoCierra Tate Sociology, Criminal JusticeKristy Mickiewicz Sociology, Criminal Justice

Kendall CollegeChicagoKristen Atkins Baking and Pastry

Truman CollegeChicagoJackie Reese CosmetologyCharleen Tullos Cosmetology

Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, Ill.Jonathan Parnell Business, ArtMiriam Espinoza UndecidedDwaine Porter

Columbia CollegeChicagoEariel Jeffers DanceRyan Foster

DePaul UniversityChicagoKayla Sims Marketing, International BusinessLea Starling

Olivete Nazarene Univ.Bourbonnais, Ill.Shelby Light Zoology

Northern Illinois Univ.DeKalb, Ill.Takita Stewart NursingMiranda Ploss Photography

University of IllinoisChampaign-UrbanaDamani Bolden Public Policy, LawChristine Davis Chemistry, Pre-MedMya King Dance, CommunicationsJeremias MartinezNicholas Phillips

Millikin UniversityDecatur, Ill.Alixandria Warren HistoryAlely Lara Forensic ScienceChristopher Pierce Business AdministrationJamillah Mobley International Business

Southern Illinois Univ.Carbondale, Ill.Stephanie Moore EngineeringOmar AbuosbieRicardo Lopez

Illinois Wesleyan Univ.Bloomington, Ill.Misha Cooper Nursing

University of IllinoisSpringfieldMadinah Patterson Undecided

Illinois State UniversityNormal, Ill.Mary Coulibaly Pre-Med, PsychologyKayla Dishmon Actuarial Science

Lewis UniversityRomeoville, Ill.Frances Brown Nursing

Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, Ill.Porscha McCloud International Business, AccountingAngelic Carr

Lincoln CollegeLincoln, Ill.Kareem Peals Psychology

Bradley UniversityPeoria, Ill.Chloe Jackson Mechanical Engineering

Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IowaJazmyn Taylor Biology

University of TennesseeKnoxville, Tenn.Brittany Whitfield Psychology

Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, Va.Jahliel Thurman Business

Albany State UniversityAlbany, Ga.Paris Jackson Psychology

Cal. Polytechnic State Univ.San Luis Obispo, Calif.Matthew Truss Architecture

Grand Valley State Univ.Allendale, Mich.Tequerra Clark Accounting

Jackson State UniversityJackson, Miss.Robert Williams Engineering

Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, Ga.Curtis Williams Psychology

University of MissouriColumbia, Mo.Benita Brown Journalism

University of NebraskaLincoln, Neb.Jon Murphy Chemical Engineering

Truman State UniversityKirksville, Mo.Vertrishue Warren Chemistry, Pre-Phamaceuticals

Mass. Coll. of Art & DesignBostonGustavo Barbarosa

Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, Ark.Calvin Brogdon

Rice UniversityHouston, Tex.Ellise Brooks

Pomona CollegeClaremont, Calif.Sydney Dyson

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, Ind.Ariel Jones

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, N.Y.Analyse Perez

University of WisconsinMadison, Wis.Ashleigh Teasley

Milwaukee Sch. of EngineeringMilwaukee, Wis.Malcolm Truss

UndecidedBriatta Bell Sculptural ArtBertram Gage Pre-MedicineAbdallah Hasan AccountingLydia Moore Mathematics / Packaging ScienceJaquea Parnell Pre-Pharmacy

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