A debate reflective of the country’s political divide is unfolding at Wheeling High School, where groups are clashing over efforts to honor slain political firebrand Charlie Kirk, arguably its most famous graduate.

Students, parents and community members have begun signing dueling petitions on how to best memorialize Kirk, who was shot and killed at a Utah college event last week. One proposal requests a “day of honor” and a “notable alumnus” designation for Kirk, while the other tries to block the accolades and says people can pay tribute to him at one of the many public memorials.

Kirk, who was 31 when he was killed, often talked about how he developed his political views and honed his debating skills at the northwest suburban high school . In the days since his assassination, Kirk

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