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May 14, 2003

In this issue:

• Over 500 students march for reform
• Front page of Montgomery Advertiser
• Upcoming constitutional reform events

Over 500 students march for reform

   More than 500 students chanting "Reform Now!" marched down Dexter Avenue to a reform rally at the Capitol steps on Tuesday, May 13. The student march was led by Holtville High School's 10th grade advanced history class and included students from Tallassee High School, Stanhope Elmore High School, Wetumpka High School, Prattville High School, and others.

   The rally speakers included Kevin Garrison and Kathy Bowden of ACCR; Jamie Reeves and Jessica Thomas, Holtville High School students; Prince Cleveland, University of Alabama student; Bill O'Connor, Campaign for Alabama; and Dr Betsy Rogers, National Teacher of the Year.

   After the rally, the students put down their home-made signs long enough to enjoy a barbeque lunch provided to them by the Alabama Education Association. After everyone had their fill of barbeque, the students of Holtville High School took their message directly into the State Legislature with their t-shirts proclaiming "For a better Alabama....REFORM NOW!!".

   Pictures and news articles from the student march and rally are now available
online at our website at the link below.
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Click here for pictures


Front page of the Montgomery Advertiser

Holtville students led Capitol rally
5/14/03
By Mike Cason

   An idea born in an American history class at Holtville High School turned more than 500 teenagers into sign-toting, slogan-chanting advocates for constitutional reform Tuesday.

   The students, mostly from Elmore County schools, marched up sunny Dexter Avenue to the state Capitol steps shortly before noon shouting in unison: "Reform now."

   Their goal was to get the attention of state lawmakers.

   "If they don't pay attention to us, we'll just do it again next year," said Jessica Thomas, a Holtville High School sophomore.

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Upcoming constitutional reform events

Although not all of these are ACCR events, you may call us at 334-834-5495 or reply to this email for more information on them.

1) May 15, THOMASVILLE (Bus Tour): Constitutional reform program at Thomasville High School, 8:00 AM.

2) May 15, GROVE HILL (Bus Tour): Constitutional reform program at Grove Hill High School at 9:30 AM. Also, a community meeting with guest speaker Dr Carl Ferguson from the University of Alabama at Grove Hill Methodist Church at 11:00 AM. A light lunch will be served.

3) May 15, JACKSON (Bus Tour): Constitutional reform program at Jackson High School, 1:30 PM.

4) May 15, MONROEVILLE (Bus Tour): Bus stop at the historic courthouse square prior to the play, "To Kill A Mockingbird", from about 4:00 PM until 6:45 PM.

5) May 19, MONTGOMERY: Alabama Legislature begins special session.

6) May 21, FLORENCE: Northwest Alabama ACCR Chapter meeting at Noon at the Florence Conference Center. All area residents are invited to attend. Please contact Steve Holt for more information at 256-764-4661.

7) May 27, MOULTON (Bus Tour): Chamber of Commerce sponsored lunch with Dr Joe Sumners of Auburn University to speak.

8) May 28, MONTGOMERY: Montgomery Area ACCR Chapter meeting at Noon at the ACCR offices on 434 N. McDonough St. All area residents are invited to attend.

9) May 31, HUNTSVILLE: ACCR Ambassador Workshop, Chamber of Commerce, 8:00 AM to Noon. Contact Sarah Savage to register for this workshop by phone (256-535-2023) or email (ssavage76@aol.com). More information on the Ambassador Workshops will be provided soon.

10) June 7, BIRMINGHAM: ACCR Ambassador Workshop. Time and location to be announced soon.

11) June 9, HUNTSVILLE: Monthly chapter meeting at Noon at the Chamber of Commerce.

12) June 21, MONTGOMERY: ACCR Ambassador Workshop (TENTATIVE)

13) June 28, MOBILE: ACCR Ambassador Workshop (TENTATIVE)

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