Introduction

This press release was written to promote a walk-out that didn't happen.  We tried to walk out for...well, you'll have to read on...

Press Release

Martin Luther King Magnet Students to Walk Out, Citing Teacher’s Transfer

Students Distressed Over A Great Teacher’s Being Transferred Against Her Will

Nashville, May 13, 1998: Martin Luther King Magnet students, citing the impending transfer of teacher Mrs. Susan Scott, have decided to walk out of class between Forth and Fifth Period tomorrow, May 14.  Mrs. Scott has influenced many past, and current students so much so, that they have decided to protest the ruling of principal Mildred Saffell-Smith.  The walk out will be executed at 12:35 PM, after the completion of 4^th period

·         Seniors, who have Mrs. Scott for AP English IV, Juniors, including Class Vice-President Kenneth DeGraff, author of this release, who take English III from Mrs. Scott and many other students, some of whom had Mrs. Scott as their wrestling and wrestling cheerleading sponsor are all expected to participate.

·         Concerned parents, in support of Mrs. Scott will also be in attendance

·         Martin Luther King successfully staged a walk out two years ago, with media coverage, supporting the MNEA in their battle to fight the school board, and raise teacher salaries.

·         Students are more than willing to use this course of action again, because as one student put it, "Mrs. Scott is a fantastic teacher.”

Important Information

1.       MLKing is located at the corner of 17^th and Jo Johnston.  From I-40, get off at the Charlotte/Church exit, and turn away from downtown on Charlotte.  Turn right on 17^th Ave.

2.       This will start at approximately 12:35

3.       Thanks for your time and attention, as this matter needs to be resolved soon.  Your support will help us get our teacher back.  That is all we want.