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Northwest High School senior turns simple idea into nationally recognized distracted-driving billboard
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For Northwest High School senior Lilwen Fout, the idea started with three words and a familiar rhyme. “See you later, alligator” became “Text them later, alligator” — a simple twist that transformed a childhood saying into a message about one of the most important choices a driver can make: keeping their eyes on the road.
When is it happening
Oct 20, 2026
Why is it happening
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Northwest Independent School District
For Northwest High School senior Lilwen Fout, the idea started with three words and a familiar rhyme. “See you later, alligator” became “Text them later, alligator” — a simple twist that transformed a childhood saying into a message about one of the most important choices a driver can make: keeping their eyes on the road.
Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, 12:01 PM
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