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Community rallies for West Englewood high school dean who was suddenly let go
After 18 years working as dean of students, Shohn Williams was let go on the final day of classes for the school year in June.
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After 18 years working as dean of students, Shohn Williams was let go on the final day of classes for the school year in June.
Shohn Williams had been dean of students at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, but he was let go at the end of the school year. As Jermont Terry reports, Williams has the support of former students, who are rallying for him to return to the high school in the fall.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders were in attendance to welcome new and returning LSC members from across the city.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city leaders were in attendance to welcome more than 500 new and returning LSC members.
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