Tierney said the alleged behavior exhibited during Friday's game does not characterize the high school student body. "By no means am I accepting or defending their behavior, but it is our responsibility as adults to work together with our children so that they can learn from their mistakes." "The students involved are children and often children make poor choices," Tierney said. In a statement Monday, Jefferson Township Superintendent Patrick Tierney called on parents to model appropriate behavior for their kids. This demonstrates that our students exhibit and have been recognized for their positive behaviors.The superintendent of a New Jersey school district says administrators are investigating after several students and fans allegedly made racist comments to members of an opposing school's basketball team during a game.Īccording to NJ.com, Jefferson High School students and fans chanted "ashy knees" at a black player for Dover as he shot free throws during Friday's game, and fans chanted "build the wall" while the opposing team, which has several Latino players, warmed up. It should also be noted that the student-athletes of Jefferson Township High School have been awarded seven sportsmanship banners by the NJSIAA. I encourage you to research Project Stay Gold to witness what our student body actually stands for. I have been a part of and have witnessed the students of Jefferson Township participate in many programs and activities to make the world a better place. Jefferson Township High School has over 1,000 students and to admonish all of them, for the actions of one or a group, is unfortunate.
Unfortunately, the actions of a few have now tarnished the reputation of an outstanding student body, school, and community and for that, I am very sorry. It is the district’s and parents’ responsibility to teach our students to accept the differences of their peers, to show appreciation of others, and to demonstrate good sportsmanship. Like every school or community, our community is comprised of many different and unique individuals.
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