Not about my high school (fortunately).
Jezebel.com linked to a story today about a high school student in Texas who was booted off of her cheerleading squad recently for refusing to cheer on basketball player Rakheem Bolton during his free-throws. Her reasons for this? The player in question, Bolton, along with two other students, sexually assaulted her after a post-game party in 2008. He was convicted on a diminished charge and ended up with probation, a fine, and hours of community service. But he's still allowed on the basketball team and since the female student (known as H.S.) won't cheer for him personally, she's not cheering for the school.
Ms. (who intially reported it) has the full story as well as a petition for the cheerleader, and contact information for the school's superintendant and current principal. I signed, sent an email, and fully support the student; the rights on this are incredibly out of order, so I encourage anyone who runs across this to sign it as well.
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