Local School Update
By Tina Jenkins Bell BAPA School Liaison Finally, COVID 19 and Omicron are on the run, along with the City’s mask and proof of vaccination or vax cards. Mandates in the City of Chicago have officially ended. Don’t get me wrong, I supported the mandates and whatever else was needed to protect our public and […]
From MPHS to the United Center: Ayo Dosunmu Dazzles on the Chicago Bulls
By Bill Figel “Ayo Dosunmu is growing up before our very eyes,” screamed Stacy King, the Chicago Bulls’ popular television broadcast analyst who was coming out of his seat at the scorer’s table last week after another dazzling scoring move by the Bulls rookie. “Growing up before our very eyes” might also apply to those […]
Meet MPHS New Boys’ Basketball Coach, Chris Gardner
By: Tina Jenkins Bell Morgan Park High School’s new boys’ basketball coach Chris Gardner has a plan. A family man who is married to wife Tia and father to one-year old daughter Dylan, Coach Gardner says he has a commitment to rear teams of responsible young men who understand their greatness does not start nor end on a basketball court. […]
MPHS Alumni Association Supports Student Needs
By Kristin Boza Established in June 2018, the Morgan Park High School Alumni Association (MPHSAA) strives to engage Morgan Park High School (MPHS) alumni of all ages to work together for the benefit of current MPHS students and the school overall. “We really are here to be a resource for the school and help bridge some of […]
Top Musicians Inspire MPHS Jazz Ensemble
By Kristin Boza The Morgan Park High School Jazz Program has been earning accolades since it restarted in 2006, and its student musicians have gained inspiration from jazz residencies with some of the most accomplished jazz musicians. Most recently, internationally acclaimed musician, composer, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis came to MPHS to provide instruction and inspiration to the […]
Blue House Expands Activities for MPHS Students
On Sept. 5, the Chicago Public Schools are back in session for the 2017-2018 academic year and that means the Catholic Youth Ministry Center at Morgan Park High School will open its doors to the 200 plus students who participate in the Center’s various programs and activities. The Catholic Youth Ministry Center (aka The Blue […]
Community News for October 2016
Tap Into BAPA II The 2nd annual Tap into BAPA Pub Crawl will be held Sat., Nov. 12, starting at 3 p.m. The event features stops at seven Western Avenue bars where participants will enjoy drink specials and complimentary food. Live music, special guests and surprises are also planned. Tap Into BAPA is open to […]