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Rachel Bradley

Friday, January 18, 2013

Wynn Principal Says The (Tie) Dye Is Already Cast

Principal John Weir looking to use dance as an extension of "team" over "individual" philosophy school has tried to foster.

More than 30 8th graders and parents arrived at the Wynn School Library Thursday night, hoping to have the chance to change the mind of Principal John Weir regarding format of the end-of-the-year 8th grade dance. They left disappointed and, in some cases, angry. "It really wasn't even a discussion. His mind was made up," said Sheryl Liggiero, mother of an 8th grader. "We asked him if there was a reason (for the change) and he said, 'I don't have to give you a reason.'" "He wouldn't listen to what anyone would say. He had his mind set," said Rachel Bradley, a Wynn School 8th grader and the only student allowed to officially speak at the meeting. " What had the students and parents up in arms was a decision by Weir to change the theme of the…

TJ

4:23 pm on Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Not sure what is going on here. It seems we lose sight of simple things in life. We all had semi dances growing up and we all had a good time. It is very hard for me to understand why the the 8th graders are not allowed to have a semi. If they would like to dress up then let them. I find everytime I turn around something has changed. Don't ever call a Junior Prom a "Junior Prom" - it isn't …   more ›

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Wynn Students' Plea: Don't Take Away Our Semi-Formal!

Students upset over decision to change end-of-the-year tradition to a "tie-dye" dance.

Rachel Bradley, Nicole Liggiero and other 8th graders at the Wynn Middle School don't feel like they are asking for a lot. They just want their dance back. Specifically, they are hoping school officials reverse a decision to change the traditional 8th Grade end-of-the-year celebration from a semi-formal to a "Tie-Dye" dance. Rachel said she first heard rumors about the change a month ago. The rumors were conformed when a school-wide e-mail went out a few weeks later. "It's just really disappointing," she said. "(The Semi-Formal) is pretty important to us. It's been a tradition for so many years. We love to get dressed up -- all the sparkly clothing." Nicole, whose two older sisters both attended Wynn 8th Grade semi-formals, said she was …

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Bill Gilman

1:26 pm on Friday, January 18, 2013

a comment has been removed from this stream for violation of terms of service. C'mon mike, we've been over this. No fould language.   more ›

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