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After the Lagniappe/Potpourri School Board Meeting at NT on the 21st, the "Record North Shore" had this article, recapping the meeting.

https://www.therecordnorthshore.org/2025/01/22/lagniappe-cancelation-the-main-topic-at-new-trier-board-meeting-will-school-officials-reconsider/

Essentially: "Following public comment, Board President Jean Hahn thanked those who spoke up, saying, “You’ve given us all a lot to think about” and that conversations about Lagniappe will continue."

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For alumni who can’t attend the upcoming School Board meeting  Jan 21, and besides signing the petition below, we have included School Board Member contact info, and Board Meeting information (including Live and past board meetings, agendas, minutes, etc).

Board member names and email addresses:
https://www.newtrier.k12.il.us/Page/1992

Contacting the Board:
https://www.newtrier.k12.il.us/Page/1965

Board meeting information links including contact information and live and past board meetings:
https://www.newtrier.k12.il.us/boardofeducation

Thanks!
Rick van Vliet and Reunion Committee

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Hey Folks,
Are you aware of this? New Trier cancelling Lagniappe-Potpourri supposedly due to student disinterest? (Another student from NTW '70 said this: "From what I’ve learned the real issue sadly has to do with the administration’s belief that it’s too difficult to write a satirical review these days that doesn’t offend.")

I know many of you were involved in our day and for me it was always a highlight of the New Trier calendar.

Can’t help thinking that inspired leadership at New Trier in the Drama Department would keep this cultural tradition flourishing.

If you live in the Chicago area, you might like to attend the School Board meeting on Jan 21st in Northfield.

But if you can't make it to the Board Meeting, please add your name to the petition: https://chng.it/fFFTTrwqCF

In the grand scheme of things, I know this isn’t high on the list—but it’s an issue for the community in which we grew up—and our voices matter. 

Please act—and share this with others who would be interested.

Rick van Vliet
(thanks to Meredith Wheeler NTW '70, for getting this word out)
https://www.therecordnorthshore.org/2025/01/02/shows-over-for-lagniappe-potpourri-new-triers-86-year-old-music-and-sketch-tradition/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/21/letter-to-the-editor-new-trier-should-not-cancel-the-lagniappe-show/
 

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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Bruce  Woodbury of Lake Forest, Illinois on July 28, 2024 at the age of 78. 

Bruce was a teacher at New Trier for 40 years, and was the Girls Head Swim Coach for 18 years. He helped the Trevians (and Cowboys) bring home 11 State Championship titles. 

https://www.donnellanfuneral.com/obituaries/Bruce-Woodbury?obId=32505153