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Make the public schools compete
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While the Sun-Times was running its articles on the physical
deterioration of Chicago public schools, I paid a visit to New Trier
High School - for an interview at their TV station, as a matter of
fact. A clean, neat and orderly place, with well-dressed and
seemingly serious (for teens) students, New Trier is a marvelous
example of how good a high school can be if you have unlimited
resources and a student body from families which tend to reinforce
learning.
A far cry from Lucy Flow...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research
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New Trier: Excellence reigns // Champs abound in academics and athletics
Chicago Sun-Times
; "Trier existed 1,300 years before Rome: May it remain forever and enjoy eternal peace." - Inscription on a 17th-century building in Germany. The ancient city of Trier's legacy is flourishing in Winnetka. The ancient fortress of Porta Nigra, which was built to defend the cradle of Western
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New Trier parents fear 2-tier schools // Option to ease crowding mulled
Chicago Sun-Times
; Penny and Bob Gundry bought a house in Glencoe eight years ago on the strength of New Trier High School's academic reputation. They were living in Los Angeles, and when Bob was transferred to Chicago, friends there told them about New Trier. Now the Gundrys fear their three children, ages 8, 9 and
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NILES WEST SECTIONAL New Trier, Naughton dominate
Chicago Sun-Times
; NEW TRIER 62, LOYOLA 46 New Trier had Loyola's number again this season, as the Trevians beat the Ramblers 62-46 to win the Niles West Sectional title on Thursday night in Skokie. New Trier will play Young on Monday at the Loyola University Supersectional at the Gentile Center. The winner will play
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New Trier best at Featherfest
Chicago Sun-Times
; Top-ranked New Trier provided a preview of what to expect at this year's state badminton tournament by distancing the field at the Trevians' 19th annual Featherfest on Saturday. New Trier scored 65 points and claimed five champions in the 16-team tourney that featured four singles and four doubles
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New Trier the favorite in badminton
Chicago Sun-Times
; New Trier (13-0) has the strength to repeat as team champion of the IHSA badminton tournament, but Evanston and Hersey could spoil the Trevians' hopes. With five of six starters returning from the 1996 state champions, New Trier will be favored to become the first team to win back-to-back titles
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