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« Panel will look at transportation, eye money sources | Today | Latino ministers protest 'discrimination' by store owner » March 12, 2008Update: Seekonk High takes steps after finding 'hit list'SEEKONK, Mass. – A teacher at Seekonk High School found a “hit list” yesterday that prompted a 15-year-old student to be removed from class. Principal Marcia F. McGovern would not say this afternoon what grade the student is in, whether the student is a boy or girl, or if the student faces suspension or expulsion. But she said the student “is not in school right now.” After finding the notebook and removing the student, McGovern said she notified the families of the students named in the list and then sent an e-mail out to parents who are signed up to the school's e-mail list service. The school day went on without interruption yesterday and today. There was no significant drop in attendance, McGovern said, and all of the students who were named on the list were at school. “We wouldn’t have had school today if we felt students were at risk,” McGovern said. All students will be going home with a letter today explaining the situation. Seekonk Police Capt. Craig Mace said earlier today that the today that the police department was following up on the school’s report. “That’s the best source of information,” he said. Ultimately, he said the school “acted immediately and efficiently to mitigate any potential threat to Seekonk High School students.” McGovern said it was the first incident of its kind that she could recall in her three years as principal. But the school still takes steps to prepare for emergencies. Yesterday morning, it just so happened, the students had a practice lock-down drill. -- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson, with reports from Journal staff writer Meaghan Wims Posted by Brandie Jefferson Commentsdh | March 13, 2008 4:03 AM link I cannot believe that someone, anyone, would write a comment like the above one I just read. So, let's all blame everyone but the perpertrator. Sounds good to me. How about the person him/herself who had written the "hit list", I wonder what you would be saying today if it were your child whose name was on that list!! I do not think you would be blaming the kids who tease others, then "finally" crack. Are you insane??? I pray the teasing stops for your child but please do not "protect" the one who had the list. Today, we are always trying to put the responsibility on anyone but the criminal, they had a terrible childhood, they were being teased, he/she has a mental disorder, blah, blah, blah, let's stop dancing around and make the one who is responsible, responsible!! Just so happens, my child, who was not on the list, is afraid to go to school now, Seekonk High, so now who shall we blame for her not wanting to attend??????? J.P. | March 13, 2008 7:23 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Schools need to step up and stop bullying. my son 10 years old has been bullied the past 2 years. Bullying puts a lot of frustration and anger in the kids that are targeted. It is a shame when a child has to take matters in their own hands. Teachers, Principal and falculty do know who the bullies are. They do not do enough to stop it. I am not certaninly not cordoning the student who has to go through violent measures because they have had enough. But I do blame the school staff, and parents who do not teach their children to respect , accept and be nice to others. School is a place of learning, it should not be a place of fear.