| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 4, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | June 4, 2026, 11:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/education/2026/06/04/at-chicago-basketball-powerhouse-simeon-high-school-drama-students-shine-in-first-play-in-decades |
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When Deonte Haywood arrived at Simeon Career Academy in the fall, the 14-year-
old felt “shy about his height.” And he worried about finding his place among
the many towering students who came to the basketball powerhouse with dreams of
becoming the next Derrick Rose.
But Deonte found his crowd whe...