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Alumni, students urge Proviso West Board to preserve summer band program led by Samuel Atcher
Summary
Dozens of alumni and current students told the Proviso Township HSD 209 Board of Education on Aug. 12 that a long‑running summer band program run by Samuel Atcher provides academic and social benefits and should be funded or the leader compensated.
Dozens of alumni and community members addressed the Proviso Township High School District 209 Board of Education during public comment on Aug. 12 to urge the board to continue support for a summer band program run by Samuel Atcher.
The speakers said the summer program provides musical instruction, discipline and community ties that helped many graduates stay in school and win college scholarships. "Band and music in general ... is something that is a healing factor," said Laquan Dagan, identifying himself as a Proviso West alumnus, during the public‑comment period. "He gives the outlet in very interesting…
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