NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, Jan. 15.
SEQUIM — Sequim Middle School students will take to the sidewalks today in a March on Washington Street.
The walk from the school to downtown Sequim and back will symbolize Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington, D.C., in August 1963.
Ten minutes after an assembly starts in the school’s gym at 8:20 a.m., the group will leave the school at 301 W. Hendrickson Road to walk to Sequim Avenue, then Washington Street and Third Avenue, where they will turn right again and head north back to the middle school through the Helen Haller Elementary campus.
The idea came from Richard Miko, faculty adviser in charge of student activities and a math teacher, according to school officials.
“This is a great opportunity, and I appreciate Mr. Miko’s enthusiasm and vision for our students and our community,” Principal Vince Riccobene said.
“I also appreciate our staff’s flexibility and support for this event.”
School administrators worked with the city to complete all the necessary paperwork for the march.
Teachers and administrators will walk with the group and assist with street crossings.
