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Carlos Ballesteros to Claremont McKenna University
Senior Carlos Ballesteros (ACT Composite = 31) received his acceptance letter to one of the nation's best universities. Known for their cool California personality, Claremont McKenna has accepted Carlos with full ride coverage...
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Rising Challenge
In the Cadet Challenge, around fifty schools competed for all the bragging rights on May 12, 2012. MSG Key and Coach Webber were the coaches that lead the way. The team practiced every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. The...
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Attention Senior Students
As a result of excessive excused and unexcused absences recorded in Gradebook and IMPACT Friday, May 11, 2012, all senior students must recover the missing time. The recovery of this time will be available beginning today, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, through Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:10PM. All seniors will report to Mrs. Tobias...
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Ranked NATIONALLY as one of U.S. NEWS BEST HIGH SCHOOLS
On May 7, 2012, Phoenix Military Academy (PMA) was recognized as one of the U.S. News Best High Schools. PMA was ranked #41 in the State of Illinois and #972 nationally (in the top 5% of 21,776 schools analyzed in the nation). Despite serving a 98% minority and 99% economically disadvantaged enrollment, PMA student ...
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All-Star Winning Streak
Pitching like there is no tomorrow, first base player Sophomore Emilio Mejias pitched for three of the six consecutive wins. This stirs up questions on how the team works so well together. "We have a...
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Pain is for the Weak, Strength is for the PMA Raiders
Winning anything isn't easy, therefore imagine how hard it is to win something three years in a row. On Saturday, May 5th, Team One from Phoenix's raider platoon won their third first place trophy in the last three years. Not only did they win first place, but the Second Team also brought home second place. On top of...
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Flying Above the Competition
For the junior class one of their biggest accomplishments this year will be to do well in their ACT, but of course there are those who like to go above the call of duty and accomplish a little more, like Maritza Chavez and Francisco Peralta. Both Maritza and Francisco applied to in the 2012-2013 IIT Boeing Scholars Academy. In the...
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Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti Visits PMA for Spring "Clean and Green" Event.
On Saturday April 21st, Alderman Bob Fioretti worked with the PMA volunteer students on the Earth Day "Clean and Green" initiative. The students were organized by Board of Governor Parent Representative, Mr. Webber...
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"Get Healthy-Stay Fit" Health Fair this Saturday
All are invited to the first annual "Get Healthy - Stay Fit" Health Fair on Saturday, May 5th between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm at the Phoenix gym and courtyard. Attendees will be able to receive...
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Phoenix Varsity Girls Soccer Makes History !
Girls soccer is on their way to the CPS Varsity playoffs! This is a huge accomplishment. Only the top programs like Lane Tech, Whitney Young, Payton, etc. are invited to compete for the city championship. Normally, schools
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Panama Bound
Yolanda Sanchez, a junior in Minds Matters, found that this program provides students an opportunity to take part in traveling to various parts of the world. Yolanda has chosen to spend her summer improving living conditions and expanding her own knowledge on world affairs. Although...
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2011-2012 PERFECT Attendance (ESP)
Mrs. Sánchez, Ms. Melisio, Ms. Williams, and Mr. Henton had perfect attendance from August 31, 2011 to April 26, 2012 (PSAE). Congratulations!!!!
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Sophomore Martin Bellido to UCLA SIG Program.
This summer Martin will study at the University of California in Los Angeles for three weeks at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. The Summer Institute for the Gifted gives students from across the world a chance to study at top universities, meet...
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2011-2012 PERFECT Attendance.
Mr. Carroll, Mr. Gilbertson, Mr. Mayr, Mr. McCabe, 1SG Powell, and Mr. Sander had perfect attendance from August 31, 2011 to April 25, 2012 (PSAE). Congratulations!!!!!!
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PMA'S C3 CLUB VISITED THE NATURE MUSEUM
On March 19, 2012, the Phoenix Conservation Club members (Mario Rodriquez, Stephanie Orozco, Paola Hernandez, Carla Hernandez, Anthony Bryant, Abigail Nava, Fatima Cambell, Gloria Campos, Yazmin Santillan, and Lissette Camargo) took a field trip to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. This museum...
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Star Science Teacher
When most Phoenix students are asked for their opinion on science teacher Mr. Mayr, most are unable to give negative feedback. His constant energy, due to the high doses of caffeine he takes, reminds students of exothermic reactions; the difference is that Mr. Mayr releases energy in the form of education rather than heat or...
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Topsy-Turvy Kentucky Challenge
Orienteering is a rigorous sport, but that does not stop the Phoenix Military Academy cadets from competing to win. From March 29th through April 1st, seniors Kenny Alvarez, Jorge Vargas, Ezekiel Batayola, and Michelle Lopez fought in a...
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Dancing the Night Away
It was a long day for most instructors and students regardless if there was school on Friday because the military ball took place on April 13, 2012. Students gathered at the Mayfield Banquets at 6:00 P.M. in order to arrive on time for the receiving line made up by the commandant, the principal, the special...
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A Trip to the Past
Over Spring Break, Brenda Munoz, Lilian Oviedo, Laura Mendoza, Tyrell Watson, Ricardo Lopez and other CPS students went to Washington, D.C. to learn about our country?s history and...
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Mind over Matter: Summer Edition
Sophomore Mario Rodriguez is already preparing himself for college and the ACT by applying and being accepted to the program Minds Matter. This program starts off by helping students prepare for the ACT in both reading and math but...
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