I have a full day today...don't we all!!
So, I will pass along two names of CPS schools and the names of the noteworthy individuals.
Metcalfe Elementary is named after Ralph Metcalfe. Mr. Metcalfe held world records at various times in the 100 and 200. He finished second in the '32 Olympics and took 2nd in the 1936 Olympics behind Jesse Owens. He was a Chicago alderman for a number of years and served five terms in the United States House of Representatives.
Sherwood Elementary is named after Jesse Sherwood. Jesse Sherwood was a surgeon in the Civl War and served on the USS Somerset which saw many battles. After his service he was a live stock commissioner at the Chicago Stock Yards. Later in life he served for 3 years on the Chicago Board of Education.
Thank you for reading, Dick
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