The Latest Breaking News from Whitney Young Magnet High School

Moving away from school choice is the right choice to fix inequity

Pitting Chicago’s public schools and students against one another has created a more segregated and unequal school district, two Whitney Young graduates write.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

Johnson lines up big union endorsement

Brandon Johnson also was endorsed by his County Board colleague, Toni Preckwinkle, who lost the 2019 mayoral runoff to Lori Lightfoot. Paul Vallas, meanwhile, was touted the support of Joyce Kenner, former principal of Whitney Young Magnet High School.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 7, 2023

Flag football pursuing varsity status in Illinois

To take a sport from emerging to varsity-level, leagues need to have 10% of IHSA member high schools participating, which equates to about 80 schools. The IHSA Board also considers other factors like officiating, facilities and support from participating schools’ athletic directors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2022

Joyce Kenner, CPS’ most prominent principal, to retire after 3 decades at Whitney Young H.S.

Kenner, 65, has become synonymous with Whitney Young Magnet High School over her 32 years at the highly prestigious selective enrollment school.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2022