Glenview Schools
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Ex-Hersey band director rememberedSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - In the late 1960s and '70s, a familiar battle cry formed in the band room at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights: "GEEVUM," which meant "give 'em hell" in Hawaiian....
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Several suburban schools win Blue Ribbon honorsSep 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Whether they've come back from low test scores or have consistently done well on yearly exams, several suburban schools can tout a common achievement: They were chosen a...
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Briefs: Curran to endorse Waller todaySep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, a Democrat, announced he will formally endorse the re-election bid of Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller, a Republican, during ...
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Deaf Hersey football player doesn't miss a step on the fieldSep 09, 2008 11:00 pm - At a recent practice, Hersey High School football coaches put their team through the paces. Forced indoors by the heavy rain, they stressed speed, alertness and spreadin...
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Warren High School teacher on 'Jeopardy!'Sep 08, 2008 11:00 pm - "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is becoming familiar with the names of Chicago's suburbs. Warren Township High School math teacher Tom Witek of Gurnee will be the latest su...
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School districts walk fine line between integration, discriminationSep 07, 2008 11:00 pm - The U.S. Supreme Court's June 2007 decision to strike down integration plans in two public school districts was based on a simple premise: discrimination is discriminati...
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Elementary students lauded for published bookSep 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Sixteen Kildeer Countryside Elementary School fourth-graders can tout an accomplishment that even grown adults often can't achieve. The team of students at the Long Gro...
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Grant hangs on to beat Grayslake CentralSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - For three quarters, Grant appeared headed for an easy win on Friday night. But first the Bulldogs had to survive an action-packed fourth-quarter that saw visiting Graysl...
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Suburban heavy-hitter to compete for $250K in long-drive contestSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Austin Christy always brings his hunting rifle case to the range. But the Elgin native isn't out to shoot. He's launching bombs instead. Inside the case are a specialize...
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Grayslake District 46 prefers cash over debtSep 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Grayslake Elementary District 46 taxpayers won't be saddled with more debt because of a decision to use cash to pay its share of Special Education District of Lake Count...