Statement from Griner
HOUSTON, TX -- Brittney Griner, the 6'8" Aldine Nimitz High School sensation, will not participate in the 2009 McDonald's High School All-America Game.
According to a press release provided by Griner's media consultant (Yolande Lezine Communications),
Nimitz High School senior post and McDonald's All-American selection Brittney Griner will not be participating in the 2009 McDonald's High School All American game scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st in Miami, Florida.
The game, which is played in the middle of week requires participation to be in attendance for events that cover a total of five days.
“The McDonald's All-American game was put in my school's hand for approval and was discussed with various members of the Aldine Independent School District administration,” Brittney Griner stated.
“An official ruling was given by the district through my principal Mr. Watson Wright; however, there were many things that were stated verbally that caused questions of concern pertaining to graduation.”
Griner has accepted the decision made by Mr. Wright and the Aldine Independent School District and she has personally sent the McDonald's All-American committee a sincere “Thank You” for her selection.
McDonald's spokesperson David Gardiner stated that Griner would still have her spot on the roster and would still receive her ring , uniform, and other items given to all participants.
There was no statement that was given on behalf of Brittney Griner or her family to the Aldine Independent School District and there will be no further comments pertaining to this matter.”
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing Brittney play in the WBCA's All-Star Game.
According to a press release provided by Griner's media consultant (Yolande Lezine Communications),
Nimitz High School senior post and McDonald's All-American selection Brittney Griner will not be participating in the 2009 McDonald's High School All American game scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st in Miami, Florida.
The game, which is played in the middle of week requires participation to be in attendance for events that cover a total of five days.
“The McDonald's All-American game was put in my school's hand for approval and was discussed with various members of the Aldine Independent School District administration,” Brittney Griner stated.
“An official ruling was given by the district through my principal Mr. Watson Wright; however, there were many things that were stated verbally that caused questions of concern pertaining to graduation.”
Griner has accepted the decision made by Mr. Wright and the Aldine Independent School District and she has personally sent the McDonald's All-American committee a sincere “Thank You” for her selection.
McDonald's spokesperson David Gardiner stated that Griner would still have her spot on the roster and would still receive her ring , uniform, and other items given to all participants.
There was no statement that was given on behalf of Brittney Griner or her family to the Aldine Independent School District and there will be no further comments pertaining to this matter.”
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing Brittney play in the WBCA's All-Star Game.
posted by Kris G @ 6:33 AM
3 Comments:
At Tue Mar 03, 08:20:00 AM CST,
Anonymous said…
Wow, has this ever happened before? I'm shocked, and too bad the best player in the nation isn't allowed to go to this event.
coopsback
At Tue Mar 03, 12:16:00 PM CST,
Anonymous said…
I know that there are rules about how many days of school students can miss before it affects their graduation requirements ... but seriously, there should be some way to accommodate this situation.
At Wed Mar 04, 12:07:00 AM CST,
SORF said…
You would think that McDonald's and Nimitz could come to some sort of compromise that would allow her to attend a few of the functions.
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