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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" Trustees to discuss Drew's exclusion From page 1 drag on. Mrs. Drew is a member of the negotiating team that has been work- ing toward establishing a deal with teachers.' Mrs. Drew, who had just finished a long battle to implement an accommo- dation plan that will see new science, music and library facilities built in Port Perry, left the build- ing in tears after being told her presence might disrupt ceremonies. It was the first time in almost 10 years she has not partici- pated in the commence- ment of graduating stu- dents. Dave Robinson, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation rep- resentative at the local school, said there was no move by teachers to exclude Mrs. Drew from the ceremony. "The staff were under the impression that she (Drew) would not be pre- sent (at the ceremony)," Mr. Robinson said. "The teachers were under the impression that this was a school celebration." 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