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On this morning, the gates were re-opened and people were allowed to come
and go. The students boycotted classes and attended rallies and speeches
instead. At the same time, the faculty convened a meeting to discuss
among themselves what to do.
By this time, four students had emerged as leaders of the protest: Bridgetta
Bourne, Jerry
Covell, Greg
Hlibok, and Tim Rarus. Faculty,
staff, alumni, and other advocacy group organizers continued their work in
a less visible but well coordinated manner. The Alumni House became the
headquarters for the protest and the Deaf President Now Council that
included members from all the groups was formed. This group included
identified student, staff, faculty and alumni liaisons, media, interpreter
and fundraising coordinators, as well as legal and legislative liaisons.
The rallies and speeches continued throughout the day. By evening, the protest had reached beyond the local media and was featured on many of the national television and programs and in newspapers across the country.
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Gallaudet University Public Relations Office. Send comments or suggestions to: public.relations@gallaudet.edu Last modified December 16, 1997
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