What's your Legacy?

My friend who is a CPS Teacher posted this on her blog this is truly food for thought she is such a inspiration to me I am truly blessed to have her as my friend kudos to you Olga Little for always trying to make thing better for everyone!

What is your legacy?
Yesterday evening, I was watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The woman selected to receive a makeover is probably one of the most inspirational people I've heard of in a long time. Ms. Clara is a pillar in her community. She makes sure the people in her community have things most people take for granted.As I was watching, I got to thinking about the legacy this lady is leaving for her family and community. It also made me wonder, what type of legacy will be left when I am no longer here? I don't believe a lot of people think about this. Too many of us young people aren't doing anything to leave a legacy. We don't have a cause that is near and dear to us. We are not giving back to our communities on a regular basis. (Cleaning out our closet once or twice a year is good, but what else do you do?) I think a lot of us are tired and we have no reason to be tired. We didn't march for equality. We are riding on the coat tails of others who did. My challenge to you as well as myself is to begin working on your legacy today. Don't wait until the new year, start today. If your desire is to work with teen mothers, start doing so today. You can go to your local school, church or park district to find teen mothers. Men, start mentoring these young boys. A lot of these young boys are in need of a man to teach them how to become a man. Stop waiting on others to do for our community. There is only one Oprah and she can't and shouldn't have to do it all. I implore you to get involved and start taking back our children and communities. It is amazing that there are so many civic/community based organizations that many Black people participate in on a regular basis and the Black community is falling apart. Maybe they are doing things in the community and I am not aware of it. I want to let everyone know that I donate blood on a regular basis. I also participate in the Glass Slipper Project (which donates prom dresses, shoes and accessories to high school girls who can't afford to purchase them) every year. I also donate clothes to various women's shelter's on a regular basis. I work with youth who need assistance in writing personal statements for college. I am also the Child Volunteer Protection Advocate for my daughter's soccer league, in addition to working full-time and going to school part-time. To those of you who think you don't have time to give back, you need to make time. ( This was written by O. Little)

SSCA Alumni 3rd Annual Holiday Party!

Well the party was a great success again ! Its always wonderful for the Alumni to come together as one no matter what your graduating Class was!!! I hope you all enjoyed yourselves I know I did!!!

SSCA Class of 91 20yr Reunion

Greetings Mighty Tars,We are in the early stages of planning for the reunion of SSCA Class of 1991. It's Hard to believe we've been out if high school almost 20 years. Time sure does fly!
Hopefully you share fond memeories of days walking the school hallways, hanging out or enjoying wonderful friendships created with other alumni of our great school.

The Reunion dates are scheduled for July 29-31,2011 in Chicago,Illinois.

In the coming months, we will host a number of special evevnts to support the funding of our reunion, so that we can celebrate this momentous occassion in a special way. Some of the fundraisers include bowling, skating, old-skool house parties, 70's party,fashion shows and more.
Details about these activities are forthcoming, so be on the lookout for them.

If you have not already done so. please make sure we have your email address and contact information by sending a meassage to southshorealumnibdayclub@gmail.com
We look foward to seeing you soon!

SSCA Class of 1991 20year Reunion

We are Planning a year of Fundraising events once all the plans have been finalized they will be posted on this site. We are looking forward to seeing you all at these events and We will have the dates of the 2011 Reunion posted really soon.

SSCA Alumni 3rd Annual Holiday Getogheter!

Ok Ladies and gents its time to start planning our Holiday Getogether so if you are interested in participating send me an email so u have from now to Oct 16th to decide if you want to participate! southshorealumnibdayclub@gmail.com

We need to start steering our Children in better directions and be aware of what they are doing in school and around the house!

My Friend who is a Teacher wrote this:

I've seen those trees and it isn't producing good fruit!
Yesterday was report card pick-up. I got a chance to meet quite a few parents. Some of the parents that I would have like to have seen didn't show up (typical). After speaking to a few parents, I now understood why/how their child is the way that they are. The parents aren't producing good fruit. A lot of the students who failed was as a result of poor attendance. I have no control over that and the parent seemed baffled by this. Then the parents have the unmitigated gall to ask me what time does the class start. It shouldn't matter. If school begins at 8:00am, the child should be here ready to learn.
I think the best part of the night happened when a parent (who had to tell me she worked in Central Office) came to me and said "You gave my son an "F". I politely explained to her that there were 17 assignments and her son turned in 5. Now, she should know that she can look at his grades on line and so can he. The on-line grading program calculates the average based upon the grades entered. So this kid earned an "F" based on the assignments he submitted. Once she had all of this information, she changed her tune. She was now upset with the child and not me.
I probably will never understand how a parent and child can blame the teacher when they are only at school 6 hours out of the day. The other 18 hours they are with their friends and family. Their short comings are not as a result of the teacher, but as a result of the people they spend those 18 hours with.

Let's do it again!!!!!!!!!1

SATURDAY AUGUST 29, 2009 AT SOUTHSHORE HIGH SCHOOL 75TH AND CONSTANCE FROM 2 PM UNTIL 11 PM THERE WILL B FOOD,FUN MUSIC,ETC LAST PICNIC OF SUMMER SO BRING UR FAMILY AND COME OUT AND HAVE FUN C U THERE MUCH LUV BIG MURPH BYOB! AN THOSE WHO DONT NO WHAT BYOB! MEANS BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE OR BEER OR WHAT EVER BEVERAGE !

For More Info Contact:
events@southshoreclassof90.ning.com

Kuddo's To SSCA Class of 1990

For That Superb Picnic it was great we saw quite a few old faces this year and Thanks to facebook we saw some new faces from Class of 88,89,90,91,92,93 and 94 were representing!!!

Murph,Trevia, Nicole,Joe ,Fred,Vonnie, Lisa & Tbird Yall did the dam thang Thank you !

I hope to see all that missed it next year and those who came also !

SSCA Alumni Annual Picnic

Organized By: murph, fred, joe, nicole, trevia, lisa, t-bird,vonnie

CLASS OF 1990 9TH ANNUAL PICNIC FOOD,FUN,MUSIC AND ETC. BYOB!
SEE YOU THERE. AND GOD BLESS! MUCH LUV BIG MURPH


Start Time:
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 1:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 12:00am
Location:
The Park Behind the North Bldg(SSCA)
Street:
75th & Constance
City/Town:
Chicago, IL
Email:
events@southshoreclassof90.ning.com

Class of 89 Alumni Passed away this week

It is with my deepest sadness that I must inform you that our very own Jacqueline Byrd has just passed away June 2, 2009. Please pray for her family and our classmates, as we all deal with the lost of our friend and classmate.

Do You have a Facebook Page?

If so check out other Alumni that are there !!!!!!!!!

Did You know there were two general sites for SSCA Alumni well here they are!

southshoretars.ning.com and sscachicago.ning.com

89Jan/Feb Dinner 2/21/09 & The Class of 89 Fundrasier 2/27/09

Well we really had a Great Time at Cesar's(Killer Margarita's) Not only was the Margarita's Good but the fellows showed up (Boo,Rush,Martese & Ernest) we really enjoyed having you come out. And also SSCA Classof 89 had their fundrasier at the Premiere in Dolton the turn out was great it was really nice to see familair faces and its always good to support you fellow Alumnist.

SSCA Class of 89 Fundraiser Event

Time: February 27, 2009 at 9pm to February 28, 2009 at 3amLocation: The Premier Entertainment Center in Dolton Organized By: 20th Year Reunion Committee
Event Description:Come one, Come all!! South Shore's Class of '89 will be partying like we're at the Homecoming Dance of our Senior year. Don't miss out on the first of several fundraising events leading up to our big event.Each classmate on the site is asked to bring, at least, two (2) guests or other classmates.Cost: $10 in advance/at door B4 10:30pmTickets can be purchased at:Jasmine's Gift Shop - 2600 S. State Street, Chgo. IL(located inside Chicago South Loop Hotel)from February 6th - February 25th


For More information Contact:
Maudree "Lynn" Hudson <events@southshoreclassof89.ning.com