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Tennessee student with disabilities excluded from own commencement sues principle
GREENFIELD, Tenn. — New information has been released regarding the exclusion of three high school graduates from their own commencement. In May, a petition to fire Greenfield High School Principal Jamie Doster was developed in response to him requiring three students with disabilities to sit in the audience instead of with their class. Kennedy Lee was one of those students, and she has filed a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The complaint alleges that "This case involves extreme prejudice and insecurity towards persons with disabilities."
Union City Stylists Announce Act of Kindness for Back to School Children
Just in time for the start of school, an enormous act of kindness has been announced by the staff of a downtown Union City salon. Raigan Osborne, a stylist at Sister Sue’s Boutique and Salon, told Thunderbolt News about their upcoming contribution to children in the area.(AUDIO) Ms. Osborne...
From Huntingdon To Montana: Gremmels Embraces Opportunities
MARTIN, Tenn. – Go big or go home. Better yet, head to Montana, which is the next stop for Huntingdon, Tennessee, native Dawson Gremmels, who embraced big opportunities while a student at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He received two degrees in May 2023 when he graduated with a double major in marketing and economics and a major in finance. This past May he received his Master of Business Administration – his third UT Martin degree – and now sets his sights on a full-time student success position at the University of Montana in Missoula. Bringing the best out in people to accomplish goals is a passion, which will serve him well in his first professional position and beyond.
FULTON INDEPENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING JULY 16 AGENDA LISTED
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. At Fulton Independent School District, we guide students to success by providing rigorous learning. experiences in a safe school climate supported by a partnership of students, parents, community. members, staff and administrators. V. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. VI. ROLL CALL. CITIZENS & DELEGATIONS.
UCHS Football Media Day Set Next Week
Union City, Tenn.–Media Day for the upcoming Union City High School football season has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, at War Memorial Stadium. Team photos for the 2024 Tornadoes will be taken at 9 a.m., with senior banner pictures to follow. Family members of players and fans of...
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