07.06.08 Update: The Lindblom NING site is growing faster that reported earlier. On 5/28/08, we reported that the site had 782 members. That was correct. What we misstated that the site was 6 months old. At that time the site was actually 6 weeks old! As of 7/6/08, the site has practically doubled with 1351 members . . in only 3 months. Submitted by Kamita Terrell '91, Lindblom.ning.com site founder and moderator
07.06.08 A standing invitation from Rev. Andre Kellum '88: Please visit Lilydale First Baptist for 8 AM Worship Service Sunday July 6th. Rev. Andre Kellum will be delivering the message. Lilydale First Baptist is located at 649 W. 113th Street (Corner of 113th and Union Ave.), Chicago, IL 60628. Submitted by Rev. Andre Kellum '88 via Lindblom.ning.com
07.06.08 Picnic Alert I: The Annual Nifty-Fifties Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008. The place is Grove #1, on 135th Street, 2 blocks east of Ridgeland. Contact Tom Spangler, Al Peterson or John Evanko. Submitted by Joan Hansen Hlavin via Nifty Fifties Yahoo discussion group,
07.06.08 Picnic Alert II: Lindblom All Classes Picnic, Sponsored by Lindblom Alumni Association.
Time: July 26, 2008 from 10am to 9pm
Location: 63rd and Hayes Drive
Come join us at 63rd and Hayes Park for a great day of fun and food. All membership applications to the LAA should be in no later than July 10th. $35 applications can be submitted to Lindblom Math and Science Academy attn: Alumni Association Rm. 126 6130 S. Wolcott Ave. Chicago, IL 60636 Submitted by Rev. Andre Kellum '88 via Lindblom.ning.com
07.06.08 Class of 1983 25 year Reunion will be held Friday August 1 through Sunday August 3, 2008. Activities begin at the hallowed halls of Lindblom. For additional information, contact the Class of 1983 Alumni Committee via email
or the Class of 1983 discussion group.
Submitted via Lindblom.ning.com
07.06.08 The Class of 1988 is holding a After Work Party on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. This is the final planned fundraiser before the 20 year reunion on August 8-10, 2008. For additional information, please visit the Class of 1988 website. Submitted via Lindblom.ning.com
05.28.08 Please pray for the speedy recovery of LAA Director David Putnam '55. Dave was recently hospitalized for various tests. He is expected to be released shortly.
Submitted by Andre Kellum '88
05.28.08 Are you Lindblom-ing? Reconnect with your fellow Lindblomites at the fast-growing social networking site Lindblom.ning.com . The site is founded and moderated by Kamita Terrell '91 (photo below).
To get a taste of this delectable event, click here. The site is about 2 months old and has 782 members.
04.29.08 Congratulations to Rev. Andre Kellum '88 and Mrs. Tiffany Kellum on the arrival of their baby girl, Lanaya Louise Kellum. Lanaya is welcomed by her two older siblings, and weighed 6 lbs 13 oz at birth. Submitted by Andre Kellum '88
04.14.08 Congratulations to Joslyn Slaughter '95 on her recent NBC 5 coverage . Submitted by Marki Fox '95
04.14.08 Please support the efforts of the Eagles Creating Change (ECC) a campus based group. See the full email from ECC founder Tinia Harris '09 here. Download Flyer
04.14.08 Introducing AfraVictoria!
A magazine for the Renaissance Woman of Color (See Clip).
Founded by Arnitria Karen (Bowens) Shaw ~ LTHS Alum - Class of 1992 ~ former co-editor of the Lindblom Leader - 1991. Subscribe today at www.VisoPress. com/avmag
03.26.08 - Download the corresponding document from LAA President Willie Denton '71
03.21.08 THE NEXT LINDBLOM ALL ALUMNI GET TOGETHER IS SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH, FROM NOON TO 3 P.M. AT 115 BOURBON STREET, 115TH AND KEDZIE (WEST END OF THE SHOPPING MALL LOT). THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
02.16.08 Renata Robinson '99 and
Gerald Hankerson '99 announce the Class of 1999 10 year reunion (the last class to graduate as Lindblom Tech). The meeting will be held on Thursday February 28, 2008
at Blu 47 Restaurant & Lounge, 4655 S. King Drive,
Chicago, IL 60653. The meeting begins promptly at 6:00 pm.
02.14.08 Class of 1988 is having a fundraiser at the 50 yard line on February 29, 2008. Download the flyer here. Contact Tene (Woods) Gray '88 for additional information.
02.14.08 See the new feature "The Principals of Lindblom" submitted by Willie Denton '71.
02.14.08 Lindblom Memorbilia: We need your bookbags, trophies, drafting boards, school ids, "drafting shoes", "elevator tickets", lunch tokens, school folders (with fight song and map), sock hop tickets, dance posters, picnic promotion, class officer campaign posters, tee-shirts, and other items you want to loan or donate to the school display. Please contact the Eric Warren '81
02.14.08 Kudo's to Roy Pearson, Esq. '68 for spearheading the Lindblom history project. The dire need for this project became apparent due to communications between Leasha Dixson '74, Jackie (Evans) Moore '74, Leslie Clay '87, and Greg McClain '68. Ms. Dixon had done some Wikipedia research on a police officer, who was a Lane Tech alum. She found that there was no Wikipedia information about Lindblom. You may contact Mr. Pearson directly via email for additional information concerning this project.
02.14.08 Delecta Johnson '76 has a "60 minute Internet Radio show every Friday, from 8pm-9:00pm, CST/Chicago Time on www.klasfm.com. Delecta is currently in Los Angeles. You may email him here.
02.14.08 Check out the new blog from class of 1961. Thank you Janet Evans '61 for the submission.
02.14.08 Listen to Dr. Chandra Gill '93, Executive Director of the Loop Lab School on WVON, Saturday evenings from 10pm - 12 am.
12.14.07 The deadline to apply to Lindblom is December 21, 2007. Application instructions are detailed under the Office of Academic Enhancement. Remember, Lindblom is also seeking 7th graders for its Academic Center, opening for the 2008-2009 school year. Thank you to Sheila White (Lindblom parent) for this reminder.
12.14.07 Please view the Lindblom Math and Science Academy Website. The Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball teams have begun their season. Come and cheer the Lady Eagles Saturday, December 15, when they swoop into the confines of CICS-Longwood 1309 W. 95th St. (95th near Vincennes)
12.14.07 Special recognition to Beverly Wilson Ellison, Sr '76. Despite her unplanned inconvenience, BWE has continued to innovate within the the Class of 1976 Yahoo Group. Beverly has continued to utilize her artistic gifts, preparing birthday celebration webpages. The class is currently compiling a calendar to prepare for 50th birthday bash next year on August 15, 2008. For additional information, please contact Beverly directly.
12.13.07 - LAA Board Secretary Lovetta Houston '83 requests Lindblom items, such as t-squares, duffel bags, tee-shirts, lettermans' jackets, trophies. Please notate whether the items are donations or on loan.
12.13.07 Kudos to Principal Alan Mather and the Lindblom Math and Science family for the new LAA office. The LAA is officially located in room 126 on the south end of the school (near the greenhouse and 62nd street entrance) .
12.13.07 The LAA Board welcomes Andre Kellum '88 as its new Vice President. Andre will remain active as Membership Chair. Please see the About page for the current Board of Directors
12.13.07 Please give warm accolades to our outgoing board member, Derek Burns '86, who is leaving the LAA board after two years of service. Derek will remain active with the Class of 86 reunion activities. Thank you Derek, for your service.
11.09.07 Read the Lindblom History Challenge by Roy L. Pearson, Jr., Esq. '68 on the About_LAA page here
11.11.07 Dr. Chandra Gill '93 is wearing another hat. TJ Crawford and Dr. Gill are co-hosts of "MPR Report
with TJ Crawford and Dr. Chandra Gill, PhD" on
Saturdays, 10pm - 12am WVON 1690-AM.
11.01.07 We regret to announce the passing of Robert Braswell, Class of 1968.
Mr. Braswell was one of the key organizers of the joint 67-68 40-yr
class reunion. Unfortunately, he became gravely ill while preparing
to attend the reunion on the weekend of October 27, 2007. Mr. Braswell was laid to rest on November 10, 2007. - Submitted by Carolyn Ray '68
08.14.07 Chef David Blackmon '88 is at it again! Shaking, moving, and of course cooking! He's featured in the Chicago Defender every Wednesday so make sure to pick up your copy for the lastest on fabulous recipes!
Also, David is no longer with Blu 47. He's working on his own thing...stay tuned for what's ahead in great food from a great chef! Submitted by reunion@lindblom1988.com
08.12.07 Barbara (Warner) Sheppard '76 passed away Sunday, August
12, 2007. Barbara had been ill since the 30 year reunion in October 2006. She was laid to rest
Saturday, August 18, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio. - Submitted by Robin Davis '76
07.25.07 Pastor Michael J. Cox '75, of St. Paul Baptist Church, was recently recognized by Essence Magazine as a 2007 Do Right Man. Please send Pastor Cox his due accolades at dorightmichaelc@essence.com
07.25.07 Dr. Chandra Gill '93 is the Executive Director of the Loop Lab School, an Elementary University. Email Dr. Gill at info@looplabschool.com
07.25.07 Rev. Andre Kellum '88 was recently ordained at Lilydale First Baptist Church 649 W. 113th Street, Chicago, IL on April 1, 2007. We apologize due to the tardiness of this announcement.
07.12.07 Class of 1957, now a member of "Nifty Fifties", is having their reunion on July 15, 2007 at Elizabeth McConkey Woods located between Central
and Ridgeland on 135th Street, north side of the street.
07.12.07 Class of 1977 has scheduled their reunion on August 3-5 2007 at Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, IL. Registration Fee of $150 is due on July 15 2007.
07.12.07 Class of 1982 is celebrating its 25-yr reunion on August 17-19, 2007. Please go to the website at Lindblom82.com
06.05.07 Due to scheduling conflicts, the Old School vs New School basketball game has been postphoned. Stay tuned for upcoming activities for the 2007-2008 school year
05.19.07 Thank you to all of the illustrious Lindblom Alumni whoparticipated in the Alumni Career Day.
04.26.07 Congratulations to our Lindblom Alumni Association Hall of Fame inductees Cheryl Burton '80 and Craig J. Harris '84.
04.14.07 Victor Miller '73? passed away suddenly on April 7, 2007. Funeral services are scheduled at A.R. Leak and Sons Funeral Home,
78th and Cottage. Saturday, April 14, 2007,10:00am-11:00am-Wake
11:00am-12:00pm-Funeral.
Please keep his family in your prayers.
Thank You. Submitted by Shawn Collains
04.06.07 Here is a link to the Lindblom Eagles Blog - Blogmaster Abraham W. Bolden '75
04.06.07 Beginning the 2008-2009 balanced calendar school year , Lindblom will have an Academic Center for gifted 7th and 8th grade students. We are thankful that the 7h and 8th graders will return to Lindblom since the program graduated its last class in 2003 ( formed 1995 during the tenure of former Principal Cheryl Rutherford).
04.01.07 Check the On Campus section for up to date events at Lindblom, including the Espirit Newsletter.
03.29.07 Career Day will be held on Friday, May 18, 2007. Please download this form to reserve your place
01.12.07 The Robotics Team wants you! See the On Campus note from Principal Alan Mather.
01.12.07 The LAA is seeking class delegates. A partial list is posted here.
If you would like to represent your class, or wish to have your name removed from the list, please contact Abraham W. Bolden '75
01.10.07 We regret to announce the passing of Kenyatta Jackson, Class of 1993, who succumbed to a heart attack on January 10, 2006. Our prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Jackson. Services were Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at
Taylor Funeral Home,
01.11.07 Carl Pompei '57 Silicon Valley Entrepreneur; served on the Grace Commission during Regan Administration
01.07.07 Craig J. Harris '84 and Epiphany's Dan Halperin Congratulate Spielberg on his CIFF Life Achievement Award.
09.05.06 Class of 1955 donates microscope!
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Alumni Career Day 5/23/2008 
