- The County Council heard we would be coming, so they finished their meeting very quickly before we could arrive.
- Three Councilmembers came outside to talk to us. They each gave little speeches which, in some way, shape, or form, said: "We only write the check." A few stayed for questions afterwards.
- We departed at about 4:30 and followed the planned route. The march took longer than we expected, and we arrived at Carver around 5:30. We chanted the whole way, and lots of cars honked.
- At Carver, we continued to hold signs and chant ("Save the Magnets!") in the parking lot. Security in the building told us that everyone had left for the day, so we began to disperse.
- Afterwards, one parent found Brian Edwards (chief of staff) inside and gave him a sign. A few students talked to someone inside the building about testifying before the BOE on Monday.
- A reporter and photographer from the Washington Post.
- A reporter and photographer from the Gazette.
- A reporter from the Washington Examiner.
- A reporter from the Montgomery Sentinel.
- A news crew from ABC7 (WJLA).
- A reporter from WTOP radio.
Finally, a list of people to thank:
- The RM PTSA for voting to support the march.
- GTA and Parents' Coalition for spreading the news.
- MCNeeds for loaning a megaphone.
- Mrs. Roberts (Blair band teacher) for loaning an "awesome" bass drum.
- Mr. Williams (principal) and Mr. Heidler (magnet coordinator) from Blair for attending the march.
- All the students who came or supported the efforts in another way!!!
UPDATE: see this memo from Weast
UDPATE2: added a few news outlets I left out
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