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Name: Thomas KellyHigh School
Enrollment: About 3,155
Founded: Dec. 3, 1928, as a junior high school, and reopened as a high school on Sept. 17, 1933.
Colors: Kelly green and white
Rival school: Curie
What’s a hot trend at your school?
North Face, Aeropostale, DGK, white necklaces, bracelets
“Mostly all the girls wear skinny jeans, and all the guys with a shaved head like to have graphic designs.”
— Emma Delgado, senior
Favorite after-school hangouts
Submarine Pier, McDonald’s
Best cafeteria food
Nachos, macaroni and cheese, popcorn chicken
Top sports
Soccer, football, wrestling and basketball
Famous alumni
Jesse G. Reyes, first Latino president of the Illinois Judges Association
“Kelly stands out because …”
“Everybody goes with their own thing.”
Diego Escobar,SOPHOMORE
“There isn’t a big clique problem like at other schools.”
Sandy Herrera,SOPHOMORE
Location: 4136 S. California Ave.
Neighborhood: Brighton Park
Mascot: Trojans
