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United States:InformationSchool typeOpened1941School district140735PrincipalDouglas L. MaclinGrades–GenderEnrollment889 (2016–17)Campus typeUrbanColor(s)Navy BlueGoldAthletics conferenceTeam nameAccreditationNewspaperTrademasterYearbookWebsiteChicago Vocational High School (commonly known as CVCA, Chicago Vocational Career Academy or CVS) is a 4–year located in the neighborhood on the of, United States. Operated by, Chicago Vocational High School opened in 1941. The school was barely opened when the outbreak of caused a change in plan. The school would be a vocational school, but one under the control of the, where many mechanics who would build and repair aircraft, among others, were trained. After the war, the school was instrumental in helping returning veterans who went off to war prior to graduation to earn their diploma. The school is also closely associated with a few of its notable alumni, particularly.
Contents.History Planning for the school began in 1936 with the need for a new vocational school on the of the city. Construction began in 1939, and was partially funded through the. Chicago Vocational School opened with an all–male class of 850 in 1941. Enrollment was further restricted to students who had already completed a year of high school.
According to then Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools, Dr. Johnson, the school's purpose was 'the employability of Chicago boys in the heavier trades and industries.' The Chicago Daily Tribune noted that the new school was 'regarded as the most modern and best equipped trade school in the United States.'
In June 1941, with entry into imminent, the school was turned over to the, where the school's emphasis would be on training aviation mechanics. This change from general vocational education to specific wartime training had been something anticipated as a possible future of the school shortly before it had opened. Later, additional training for teachers and other civilians in national defense jobs were added. These defense related training courses permitted the Defense Priority Board to free up funds for purchasing more equipment for workshops, and to build a US$500,000 addition to the building. Construction also included a still–extant airplane hangar. During this time, non–vocational courses were moved to Calumet High School.
By 1942, classes were being taught 24 hours a day to accommodate work and training schedules.February 1946 saw the academic classes return from Calumet High School, and a return to the normalcy that the school had virtually never known, with the Navy officially 'handing back the keys' to the school on April 30, 1946. 1946 also saw the admittance of the first women to the school. CVS started offering night courses to help returning veterans who held a day job.
For times, classes were being offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week to accommodate the varied hours of returning veterans. The Navy had left behind an aircraft hangar, and a small number of relatively intact 'war weary' combat aircraft, keeping aviation maintenance in the school's curriculum until 1995. This was highlighted in 1948 when students restored a to airworthy condition.
Rather than dismantle the plane and shipping it to an airport, the owner pilot received permission to wheel the plane onto nearby Anthony Avenue, and take off and fly it to; all in front of cameras for. The school was home to a Civil Air Patrol Cadet squadron but 1958 saw the activation of the school's program; the first to be started in a Chicago high school since 1946. The same article noted that the entire population of the school was 4,000, with the first ROTC class seeing an enrollment of 250. Timeline of Chicago Vocational.
1936 – Community leaders team together to do the blueprint Chicago Vocational High School. June 1938 – groundbreaking ceremony.
April 1940 – completion of construction. 1941 – doors open to 300 freshman boys. 1946 – girls were accepted.Academics When the school first opened, it was not a diploma granting institution, with students earning certificates for industry.
Aside from vocational education, students only took courses in English and United States History, Being a vocational and career academy, one of the core aspects of the school's curriculum is the Education-To-Careers (ETC) curriculum. Within this curriculum, students select a 'major' from one of the 'schools', such as the School of Construction and Manufacturing and the School of Transportation. Athletics Chicago Vocational competes in interscholastic sports as a member of the (CPL), and competes in state championship series sponsored by the (IHSA). The school sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for men and women in basketball and volleyball.
Men may compete in baseball, swimming &,. Girls may compete in, softball,. While not sponsored by the IHSA, CVS sponsors a boys softball team which competes exclusively in the CPL. Unlike the fastpitch variety played by girls, the boys play the 16 inch variety of softball. The school was the site of the competition for the. Notable alumni.
George Austin, January 1951, Aviation Shop - Colonel (Retired) United States Air Force/ Command Pilot / Vietnam Veteran. Decorations: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (twice), Air Medal (three times) Air Force Commendation Medal and more. Was member of Squadron of Civil Air Patrol Cadets at CVS prior to arrival of ROTC. – 1981, is a notable author ( The Maintenance Man, Men Cry in the Dark) and radio talk show host. He is currently host of a nationally syndicated self–titled radio show. In 2008, he received a Keepers of the Dream Award from the. – (attended), is a ( ).
– 1982, was the first officially recognized in 1985–86. – 1961, was an for the (1965–73). He was a two–time at the, was an NFL first round draft pick in 1965, and was named to 8 All-Pro teams. He was voted to the in 1979, and into the in 1983. He was later named to the, and the. In 1985, he became the namesake of the, given annually to the top collegiate linebacker. – (attended), is a former player (, ).
– 1981, was a pitcher (1986–96). He was a member of the and who played in the World Series. – (attended), American comedian. – 1979, is a former minor league baseball player and manager.
Since 2006, he has been the third base coach for the, including their which culminated with the. – 1991, was a professional basketball forward in the (1994–2013). He was a member of the. Now he is the Head Coach of the!. Current bass player for Rolling Stones, Miles Davis and Sting. (Bernard McCollough) – 1975, was a comedian and actor (, ).
He was nominated for two, two, and won four. – 1976, served as Director of White House Political Affairs and Director of the under President Clinton. Film critic and entertainment reporter for WGN-TV and a longtime radio host for WGN (AM) in Chicago. (Marinna Teal) – 1994,. – 1976, was an who played his entire career (1980–90) for the. He started, and was a member of the winning team in,.
He is currently Vice President of Football Affairs for the 49ers. – 2006, was the starting quarterback for the football team from 2006–09. – 1987, is a former linebacker, playing most of his career (1991–97) for the.
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