The Fulton City School District is considering terminating the German program in the district (both Junior High and High School)  following the 2008-2009 school year due to recent budget cuts.  The German language is not only one of the most influential languages in our American history, but it is also one of the most important business and science-related language today.  In addition, it is the most recommended foreign language to be able to speak and study at colleges and universities.
     This decission will affect over 150 current students who will beleft with out German next year, not to mention the students comming into 7th grade who would like to take German.
     We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens and students of German who urge the administration and Board of Education to act now to keep German in the Fulton City School District.  We ask them to sustain the German program for the many students who wish to take part in it.