The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Highlighting Lab alumni who were pioneers of Chicago's house music and hip hop genres.

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The U-High Midway was one of 16 high school newspapers to be recognized nationally with the National Scholastic Press Association’s Newspaper Pacemaker Award for the 2022–23 editions.

Jose Corpuz ’85 built the Millennium Falcon. 30 years later, this Lab alumnus serves as a mentor to his alma mater’s Robotics team. 

Students and parents gathered for the annual Halloween parade at Earl Shapiro Hall which celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Nine U-High students and one Middle School student were selected to participate in the district ensembles for the best jazz, orchestra, and chorus students hosted by the Illinois Music Education Association.