Paying Tribute to a Legend
Michael Woodward, who works at Snellville Middle, along with his fraternity brothers led local efforts to help build the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
“We had a dream that one day our fraternity brother would stand on ground that has only been used to memorialize presidents or military personnel,” said Michael Woodward, who works at Snellville Middle and is an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity member. Woodward and his fraternity spearheaded fundraising throughout the state for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial which was dedicated by President Barack Obama on Sunday, October 16. The dedication was postponed in late August due to Hurricane Irene. The dedication was rescheduled, and with good weather predicted Woodward and his fellow bus passengers were bound for Washington, D.C. Throughout the weekend, activities were scheduled to memorialize King and his historic accomplishments. Departing …
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