Our own private Ivy League
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The top Chicago pre-college schools of Lab, Parker, and Latin are all trying to shed their stereotypes of exclusivity, to recruit more minority students, to justify their sky-high tuitions, and to tighten discipline. All three schools have traditionally been stepping stones to Ivy League universities.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1997
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The big cheat
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A nine-member team at Steinmetz High School won the Illinois Academic Decathlon competition in 1995, but the team won by cheating. The coach, Jerry Plecki, was involved in the cheating and the cover-up. He gained the students' trust by forming close relationships with them.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1995
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Welcome to the weekend
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Eighteen weekend destinations in the Midwestern states are described. Luxury resorts, cave expeditions, houseboat vacations, music festivals and small towns are among the trips suggested. Information on hotels, rates, and tour groups is provided.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1999
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