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Title: | CN BC: PUB LTE: Accusations Of Gangs And Drugs At WGSS |
Published On: | 2005-06-03 |
Source: | Langley Times (CN BC) |
Fetched On: | 2008-01-16 03:56:59 |
ACCUSATIONS OF GANGS AND DRUGS AT WGSS INSULTING TO STUDENTS
Editor: I am writing in regards to an article published in the May 27
edition of The Times.
The article "Parents pleas don't pan out," states that "drug and gang
problems are exacerbated," at Walnut Grove Secondary School.
The person that said this was obviously uneducated.
I am a student at Walnut Grove Secondary school, and have been attending
this school for the past three years. I am proud to say that I have never
seen a gang in our school, promoting violence and carrying weapons, or
intimidating other students.
I have been safely walking through those hallways for these past few years,
having fun and being happy to be around friends, and never have felt that
my safety or well being has been threatened. Every high school has problems
with drugs, and it has always been that way, but overcrowding is not
exactly a leading cause for that.
Every school, no matter how big or how small, will always have students
that make wrong choices, but to imply that our school is drug-ridden is
merely insulting. By saying that "staff can't adequately patrol the hall,"
it is degrading the ability of the people that work there to stop
inappropriate activities.
I can easily say, that walking through the halls, there is never a time
where I do not see a teacher on duty, looking out for the safety of
students. If you are going to recognize Walnut Grove's attributes,
recognize our amazing sports teams, clubs and the variety of opportunities
we have to offer.
However, do not accuse a high school of having such problems as these,
until you ask a member of staff or our students their views on our school.
These are the educated people. These are the people that see what really
happens every day, because they are part of our school community. These
uneducated and false statements should not have been published, because
they are untrue, and quite plainly, rude and obnoxious.
Diondra Hall, Walnut Grove
Editor's note - The statements in question were made by Trustee Dave Hall
at the May 24 school board meeting, and were attributed to him in the article.
Editor: I am writing in regards to an article published in the May 27
edition of The Times.
The article "Parents pleas don't pan out," states that "drug and gang
problems are exacerbated," at Walnut Grove Secondary School.
The person that said this was obviously uneducated.
I am a student at Walnut Grove Secondary school, and have been attending
this school for the past three years. I am proud to say that I have never
seen a gang in our school, promoting violence and carrying weapons, or
intimidating other students.
I have been safely walking through those hallways for these past few years,
having fun and being happy to be around friends, and never have felt that
my safety or well being has been threatened. Every high school has problems
with drugs, and it has always been that way, but overcrowding is not
exactly a leading cause for that.
Every school, no matter how big or how small, will always have students
that make wrong choices, but to imply that our school is drug-ridden is
merely insulting. By saying that "staff can't adequately patrol the hall,"
it is degrading the ability of the people that work there to stop
inappropriate activities.
I can easily say, that walking through the halls, there is never a time
where I do not see a teacher on duty, looking out for the safety of
students. If you are going to recognize Walnut Grove's attributes,
recognize our amazing sports teams, clubs and the variety of opportunities
we have to offer.
However, do not accuse a high school of having such problems as these,
until you ask a member of staff or our students their views on our school.
These are the educated people. These are the people that see what really
happens every day, because they are part of our school community. These
uneducated and false statements should not have been published, because
they are untrue, and quite plainly, rude and obnoxious.
Diondra Hall, Walnut Grove
Editor's note - The statements in question were made by Trustee Dave Hall
at the May 24 school board meeting, and were attributed to him in the article.
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