A Memorial for Sarah and Allysa

Abstract

Two popular, admired high school seniors are killed in a car wreck. The family wants to memorialize them with a much needed commons area for the high school that will contain a granite monument with a Christian message. The school superintendent feels the message does not pass the Lemon Test, and, therefore, is unacceptable. The entire community and the school board are against her decision. Is she wrong? Is there a way to reach consensus without antagonizing the grieving family, the school board, and the community?