High school to be named after president Obama

President Obama's hometown wishes to honor him in a big way.

According to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city plans build a new high school named after the first African-American commander
in chief.

Barack Obama College Preparatory High School is
scheduled to open its doors for the 2017-2018
school year.

The competitive selection institution
will enroll 1,200 students the first year.

Sources say
nearly 16,500 students applied for 3,200 seats this
school year.

"For the first time in the city of Chicago, I get to say
that (U.S. Education) Secretary (William) Bennett,
who in 1987 said the city of Chicago is the worst
public school system in America, you're wrong.
Dead wrong," Emanuel says.

With A Personal Speech According to officials, Barack Obama College Prep
will be the 11th selective high school in the Windy
City.

Chicago Public Schools is currently the nation's
third-largest school district.