Susan Lofton

"From here, we're only going to continue to build a strong culture, and strong community," Beck said.

"[Students] are going to be taken care of, they're going to be loved," said interim Principal Mary Beck.

Interim Principal Mary Beck will answer questions alongside Jason Siegellak and Kevin Gallick.

Susan Lofton harbored a culture of "intimidation" at Senn High School, a CPS inspector general found. 

Mary Beck's online resumé shows experience in charters, magnet programs and neighborhood high schools.

While th eLocal School Council will choose a permanent replacement, an interim leader is chosen by CPS.

Ald. Harry Osterman's office confirmed beloved Senn Principal Susan Lofton gave her resignation Tuesday.

Dismissal charges are pending against popular principal Susan Lofton, according to CPS officials.

But supporters said move would offer more choice to families.

Principals from Lake View, Amundsen, Senn, Sullivan and Mather high schools banded together.

More than 50 students attended tryouts for the upcoming season, Principal Susan Lofton said.

A school council member said the handling of McKenzie Phlipot's suicide spurred the decision.

The school hired seven teachers to keep up with continued growth.

The 17-year-old ships off to the prestigious U.S. Naval Academy next month.

Ramis' family joined Senn teachers and students for Saturday's ceremony.