Supt. Provides Drama at M.S. Band Concert

 

Thursday night marked the Muscle Shoals High School band concert held in the school auditorium. According to some parents, the occasion provided some extra drama that did not speak well of the school system.

According to those familiar with the layout of the auditorium, there is seating at the front of the mezzanine designated as reserved for handicapped individuals and those assisting them. These seats are marked with the standard wheelchair icon.

Those in attendance reported that Superintendent Chad Holden and at least two in his party (presumably his wife and son) entered and sat in the reserved handicapped seats. Holden remained seated as those walking with the assistance of canes or ambulating in a wheel chair had to navigate steps in order to find a seat.

One of our informants labeled Holden as "classless and entitled." According to those who observed this drama, several high school students assisted those with ambulation problems in finding and getting to seats.

There was also a comment as to how helpful the band director was in having her students make way for those who had problems navigating the auditorium. How sad that the superintendent didn't do the same.