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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Remembrance Library at Washington Middle School

The UIS English program is partnering with Washington Middle School in Springfield to establish a Holocaust Remembrance Library at the school.

Damon McParland, who earned an MA in English at UIS and who now teaches eighth grade English at WSM, is spearheading the effort.

Donations are being sought. To see a list of books suggested by the Holocaust Museum in Washington, go to www.springfield.k12.il.us/schools/washington.

Monetary donations are also welcome. For more information or to make a donation, contact McParland at 525-3182 or dmcpar@springfield.k12.il.us.