Anybody paying attention to this? My son's graduation...

http://www.wmtw.com/education/19763059/detail.html

The kids were not being crazy or outrageous. Trust me-- I expect good behavior and respect. This was a bad scene and growing bigger every day. There are numerous videos and links to more info on that page.

It is completely out of control. In 2004 when I graduated from my high school, there was 4 beach balls and everybody was having good time even the teachers too. At one point one friend of mine slapped one of the teacher on the butt and another kissed a female teacher on the cheek. Everybody just laughed and everybody graduated without any trouble.

I feel so bad for this kid.

I can somewhat relate to the kid, my graduation last year wasn't exactly amazing. The adminstration sold more seats than what they had, (and held in the school gym!) As a result of that, parents sat outside unable to see their kids graduate.

wow. I can't believe these people. Give that kid another ceremony and apologize publicly. Who do they think they are?

I graduated a few years ago and they made it very clear if there were any "beach balls or noise makers" they would either cancel graduation or not let those kids graduate.

I don't see what the fuss was about though. Its high school graduation. High schoolers are immature and like to have fun. Let them have their last moment.

That is a really sad story though. You don't do that to a kid who was showing off his achievement to his family. I even waved to my friends and family as I walked across the stage. Everyone does it. That kid deserves a major public apology. That is just unacceptable.

It was really awful. I sat in my seat in shock. My son sat through his graduation worrying that someone would pass a beach ball to him and he would be 'caught' and kicked out. It was very bad....

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Originally Posted by PrioBull

It is completely out of control. In 2004 when I graduated from my high school, there was 4 beach balls and everybody was having good time even the teachers too. At one point one friend of mine slapped one of the teacher on the butt and another kissed a female teacher on the cheek. Everybody just laughed and everybody graduated without any trouble.

I feel so bad for this kid.

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Yeah its freaking ridiculous. I don't see a single thing wrong with what he did. People just need to lighten up and enjoy themselves a little once in a while. Sounds like your graduation was a blast lol.

I'd post my thoughts but they would violate the TOS and general attitude I try to hold while posting in these forums.

I'll leave it at this: Generally, public school administrations anger me without fail, but this superintendent goes above and beyond simple anger.

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Originally Posted by grammie

wow. I can't believe these people. Give that kid another ceremony and apologize publicly. Who do they think they are?

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Man you know those parents can sue the pants off of that school district. Not that I am condoning the wave of senseless lawsuits these days but I think they owe this kid and his family something. I really felt bad for the grandparents, although they may have just used that line in the story for public support but still.

There's actually more-- the kid that was removed did absolutely nothing wrong. There is video to show that he didn't touch a beach ball or do anything at ALL. And yet, when he said he was innocent, he was dragged out of the civic center by the sheriff, gown ripped and not allowed to come back or go to project grad. HIs civil rights (due process, etc) were stomped into smithereens. An innocent kid at his graduation. When his parents go public, man, that school board and supt office won't know what hit them.

This is the kid NOT in the article. He was removed prior to Denney's bow/ kiss. Nobody is talking about him. I assume people think he actually did somethign to deserve being removed. But he didn't.

They can't legally with hold his diploma. They can refuse to give it to him at graduation, but legally they have to give him his diploma. I honestly would be contacting a lawyer if they don't administer it soon.

Secondly, we had beach balls as well, they were confiscated but no one was thrown out. I think it's a "tradition" if you will to have them, although I've never really enjoyed the whole beach ball thing.

Third, Freedom of speech was violated. He was 'thanking' his family and not allowed to graduate, a no-no!

That's all I can calmly write atm.

i dont like those kinds of graduations i like the party ones :) anyways the people in charge should be off to the gallows :mad:

What idiots!

Daniel

ps: Don't mean to swear but please!

So by taking a moment to show love and honor and gratitude for the folks who got him to where he was standing, this kid was penalized?

It's no wonder so many kids have so little respect. What would be the point?

~Bruce

Well, parents are organizing and strategizing how to deal with this. And we are trying to get the seniors to compile their experiences into some sort of document we can forward to the school board. Kids cried through their graduation. Kids sat there worried that they would be kicked out when they had done nothing wrong. I think having thier VOICES heard will be good and an important part of this whole thing. I am going to be at monday night's school board meeting. Hopefully I will get to speak. We'll see.

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Originally Posted by ZinniaZ

Well, parents are organizing and strategizing how to deal with this. And we are trying to get the seniors to compile their experiences into some sort of document we can forward to the school board. Kids cried through their graduation. Kids sat there worried that they would be kicked out when they had done nothing wrong. I think having thier VOICES heard will be good and an important part of this whole thing. I am going to be at monday night's school board meeting. Hopefully I will get to speak. We'll see.

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If that were my son I would be contacting an attorney, what happened to him is going to stay with him the rest of his life, like his father said there is no do-over.

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Originally Posted by mainbutter

I'd post my thoughts but they would violate the TOS and general attitude I try to hold while posting in these forums.

I'll leave it at this: Generally, public school administrations anger me without fail, but this superintendent goes above and beyond simple anger.

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Trying to think of something to say that will be useful instead of getting me infraction points, and not coming up with much.

My younger sister actually goes to this school. I graduated from there in 2000. Ugh. My graduation had police up the wazoo because of all the bomb threats that had happened during my senior year. Heck, my older sister graduated in 98 and there were fire fighters on call because her class had a rash of trash can fires. I think SAD 6 just goes too far sometimes. My younger sister even told me there has been buzz through the underground that next year's graduation might be cancelled. Students would just get their diplomas by mail or handed out in class or something like that. If that is actually true, I can't say, but I wouldn't put it past them. As much as I have teased the Squirt in the past, I look forward to going to her graduation next year. I hope it actually happens.

Kachine Kolgon

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If that were my son I would be contacting an attorney, what happened to him is going to stay with him the rest of his life, like his father said there is no do-over.

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If he's an intelligent person with a decent amount of self respect he'll know that that broad was way out of line.

If anything this could well be the inspiration he needs to make a difference in his community or maybe even the world at large.

It is a big deal, not making light of it, but it does not have to be all negative in the long run.

Just came home from the school board meeting. They let parents speak. (Which was a bit in doubt.) I spoke. I felt like the school board was listening. I don't know what is happening next as they kicked everyone out and went to executive session.

Here's a link to a news site that is updating live:
http://www.buxtonnews.com/node/3462

And Kachine, I think people are saying that just to be alarmist. No way will they cancel graduation.

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Third, Freedom of speech was violated. He was 'thanking' his family and not allowed to graduate, a no-no!

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No, I don't think his freedom of speech was violated. Then by that argument every kid who walked on stage would have the right to do what he pleases under the guise of freedom of speech.

Now, that being said, punishing him is ridiculous. If he did something obscene or way out of line, then fine, but punishing him for blowing a kiss?!? Ridiculous!! The parents and community really need to band together and get that superintendent out ASAP.

i just graduated this june and we didnt have any "disruptions" during the graduation but they drilled us over and over again about how we wouldnt recieve our diploma if we stepped out of line once. its sad how the school admins now-a-days are so uptight. in the elementary in my town a boy got kicked out of school and fined for kissing a girl on the cheek. he is in 4th grade for crying out loud. this subject really gets me irritated.

THAT BOY DESERVES HIS DIPLOMA AND THE ADMIN DESERVES TO LOSE HIS/HER JOB.

That sucks

He wasn't even fooling around. God I can't believe that would've happened. I woulda been in rage