South Carolina High School Principal to Resign Over Formation of Gay Club

Thursday, May 22, 2008

South Carolina high school principal said he'll resign from his post after the district approved an organization for gay students that conflicts with his religious beliefs.

Eddie Walker, the principal of Irmo High School in Columbia, S.C., announced his intention to step down to faculty and students on Wednesday, saying he'll end his tenure following the 2008-09 school year. The decision, outlined in a letter to Lexington-Richland School District 5 officials, said the reason was the formation of a Gay-Straight Alliance Club for students. the rest