Milz should not be furloughed

The following letter to the editor appeared in the Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice, June 14, 2008:

Milz should not be furloughed

I am outraged that Mr. Michael Milz of Holy Redeemer High School has been furloughed.

As a high-honor graduate, vice-president of Bishop Hoban’s class of 1996 and a former student of Mr. Milz, I can attest to the fact that Mr. Milz is the “best of the best.” He is the type of person that students look(ed) up to and that other teachers tried to emulate. Mr. Milz is nothing short of the epitome of excellence in teaching. He stands for everything the Catholic church should stand for: integrity, honor, commitment and faith. He should not have been let go. Instead, he should be praised and justly rewarded for his unwavering dedication to students, his steadfast spirit and his enthusiasm for teaching.

I believe this is nothing more than Bishop Joseph Martino’s egregious attempt to silence and spite Mr. Milz for his affiliation with the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers.

I truly believe that Bishop Martino has a personal vendetta against Mr. Milz and that his actions are based solely upon retaliation. He should be ashamed! I will continue to support Mr. Milz and his fight for what other Catholic school teachers justly deserve. I know many other graduates, undergraduates and their families feel the same.

Alicia Son Roback
Vice-President
Bishop Hoban class of 1996