Viewpoints
Revilla Students Should Be
Allowed Choice
By Chris Elliott
May 10, 2006
Wednesday
Ms. Hollywood made many good points. I was disgusted and appalled
at the negative comments made by members of the Class of 2000
when the School Board was discussing whether Revilla students
who wished to participate in the Kayhi graduation ceremony should
be allowed to do so. Many (maybe most) Revilla students have
gone to school all their lives in Ketchikan, side-by-side with
Kayhi students through Houghtaling or another elementary school,
Schoenbar and, often, several years at Kayhi. One student who
spoke against the idea moved to Ketchikan for the last two years
of her high school career. What made her think she was more deserving
of participating than a student who went K-10 here? The overwhelming
majority of the Kayhi students who spoke before the School Board
kicked their classmates to the curb. It was sad. While Mr. Gregg
is correct when he says that most Revilla students don't want
to participate in the Kayhi graduation, if there is one who does,
he should be allowed to do so.
Chris Elliott
Ketchikan, AK - USA
About: Chris Elliott writes, "I'm a 50+ year resident. I
attended Ketchikan schools K-12. I'm a former School Board member."
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