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Merrill student tells school board keeping choir teacher Scott matters to students' wellbeing
Summary
At the April 16 Merrill Area School District board meeting, 10th‑grade student Rory Gates urged the board to preserve the choir program and keep teacher “Mr. Scott,” saying he has made a meaningful difference to current and former students.
Rory Gates, a 10th‑grade student, told the Merrill Area School District Board of Education on April 16 that students want the board to keep the choir program and the current choir teacher, “Mister Scott.” Gates spoke during the meeting’s public comment period at the MAPS Boardroom.
Gates said many former choir students continue to value Scott’s instruction and mentorship. “I am here to express our concerns about your decisions regarding the…
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