FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Vol. VII No. 8
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Fired Proviso teacher speaks up for students from board podium
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‘You are worth the struggle,’ says teacher By ANKUR SINGH
Contributing Reporter
A teary-eyed Jennifer LaBash stood at the podium during the public comment session at the Feb. 14 Proviso Township High Schools board meeting to express her love to her former students on that Valentine’s Day. LaBash is a teacher who was fired by the district late last year after she spoke at the October board meeting and accused the board of mismanaging funds. “I wanted to remind my freshman that roaming the hallways, you know who you are 7th period, during class time is not a good idea,” LaBash said to the board. “You don’t want to have to go to summer school. ... I know that things are stressful and you’re holding it together the best you can. Please keep trying.” LaBash also reminded her college bound seniors to check they have all the credits needed to graduate and to look for scholarships. She urged her students pursuing a career in the trades that several local unions have opportuSee TEACHER SPEAKS on page 8
Vintage voting Susie Lewis, an 111-year-old Maywoodian, was recognized on Valentine’s Day, as Cook County’s oldest voter. Story on page 7.