A number of pranks at Western High School have led to top administrators saying they won't allow such incidents to compromise student safety.
11 News education reporter Tim Tooten said concern about the recent pranks has even caused some alumni and students to say that it's gone too far. The school's principal sent home a letter to parents that detailed some of the pranks, which included poisoning drinking water with medication and unknown substances; coating steps, hallways and doorknobs with slippery and unknown liquids; and playing in the middle of Western Way, a public street, impeding bus traffic.The principal, Alisha Trusty, said that's why she canceled a senior farewell and banquet.."I think it has gone too far, I do," said Kecia Monroe, a school alum. "I think some of the pranks have become extremely dangerous and I think the decision that Mrs. Trusty has made is a good one, albeit a little controversial for some of the parents and some of the students."City school officials said what students did at Western High violates the district's code of conduct.
"So what we hope is that our seniors who certainly want to revel in this opportunity to proceed toward graduation not do something that's going to jeopardize their safety and the safety of other people in the building, or do something that's going to cause them to have to receive a consequence within the code," said Johnathan Brice, the system's executive director of student support and safety.Tooten reported that some parents are demanding a refund of money already paid for those canceled senior activities.Wednesday afternoon, school officials that those refunds will be granted.
"So what we hope is that our seniors who certainly want to revel in this opportunity to proceed toward graduation not do something that's going to jeopardize their safety and the safety of other people in the building, or do something that's going to cause them to have to receive a consequence within the code," said Johnathan Brice, the system's executive director of student support and safety.Tooten reported that some parents are demanding a refund of money already paid for those canceled senior activities.Wednesday afternoon, school officials that those refunds will be granted.
Clip the link below to view the news clip for yourself. Should all the students be punished when those accused have been caught? These activities being canceled are extremely traditional and actually make the Western High School experience as one of the oldest all female public school left. So, although these parents will be reimbursed their school dues, which are reported to be $500 per student, is it fair to those senior students who have been waiting 4 years to participate in these end of the year activities? We want to hear your thoughts.
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