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Welcome to Spartan Chat

This channel is run by students in the Sycamore 427 school district in Sycamore, IL. Here you will find podcasts promoting the district, community, and important events throughout Sycamore and DeKalb County Illinois.

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In today's episisode of Spartan Chat we meet with research historian Rob Glover, of the Joiner History Room at the DeKalb County History Center regarding two important question? We know the Spartan is our mascot but how did it originate and why? The story of the orgins is facinating and a little mysterious! Listen to find out!

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