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Michelle Obama’s Alma Mater Naming $4.3 Million Facility In Her Honor

Michelle Obama’s alma mater in Chicago is honoring her in a major way. Whitney Young Magnet High School will name its new $4.3 million athletic facility after Mrs. Obama.  It…

ORLANDO, FL – APRIL 27: Former United States first lady Michelle Obama smiles during the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017 on April 27, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Michelle Obama is making one of her first public speeches at the Orlando Conference since leaving the White House. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)

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Michelle Obama's alma mater in Chicago is honoring her in a major way. Whitney Young Magnet High School will name its new $4.3 million athletic facility after Mrs. Obama. 

It will be the first public facility on Chicago named after an Obama. Although Obama was not an athlete, her Let's Move campaign as First Lady encouraged kids to take up physical activity and fitness.  Do you think Michelle Obama will have more buildings named after her than most First Ladies?

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