Marching bands suspended in DeKalb over FAMU ties
Jay_Thomas:
The alleged hazing in Florida A&M University's band has led to the suspension of all marching band activities in DeKalb County high schools.
School system officials announced Wednesday afternoon that they are suspending all marching band activities pending an investigation of "possible inappropriate activities" among band members, alumni advisors, band directors and others.
System spokesman Walter Woods said officials started asking questions at Southwest DeKalb High School because of connections to alleged hazing incidents at FAMU. Robert Champion, the FAMU band member who died, and another member, Bria Shante Hunter, who was injured, graduated from Southwest DeKalb. Two of three FAMU band members charged with injuring Hunter also hailed from the high school.
The system investigation unearthed some troubling finds, Woods said. He was not willing to disclose their nature yet.
http://www.ajc.com/news/marching-bands-suspended-in-1260144.html
10FortyBreak:
This is getting crazy.
westcoastaggie:
From said article:
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"Our concern is that student safety needs to be assured," Woods said. "And we have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or any other inappropriate behavior."
I don't want to assume anything but this quote is disheartening. As a former HS bandsman, I know how silly these kids can get. I hope it's not what I think it could be.
:brickwall:
Jay_Thomas:
....the plot thickens....
ciaascout:
Quote from: Jay_Thomas on December 14, 2011, 02:35:21 PM
....the plot thickens....
on a side note: who that pretty lady ;D
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