December 9, 2015
Phillips High School recently became the first Chicago public school to win an Illinois title in football. The auditorium was packed at the school, 244 E. Pershing Rd.
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Mayor, Community Celebrate Phillips High School's Football Title
Call Tanisha Minnis a super fan of Wendell Phillips High School football team. The 16-year-old honor roll junior missed just one game during the three years she has attended the Bronzeville neighborhood school in Chicago. So, Minnis made sure she didn’t miss school last Wednesday. That’s because it was the day Minnis and the school’s entire student body celebrated Phillips becoming the first Chicago public high school to win an Illinois championship in football. The rally attracted top city officials, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Ill. State Sen. Mattie Hunter (3rd Dist.), Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) and alumni.