The story goes, that this woman apparently was overseeing a graduation ceremony that, in her books, had not been going very well. Before this ceremony, this super intendant had students sign a "scholars prenup" indicating that they would not engage in bad behavior at the ceremony. Now this is all fine and dandy, seeing as high school seniors ready to embark into the world might be lacking fear of high school punishment, but this Super Intendant used this contract strictly to her advantage.
In the first incident - and I use this term sparingly - students pulled out some beach balls and started tossing them around. Suzanne than had the students who started the "fiasco" escorted behind stage by police officers. These students were threatened - by penalty of arrest - to leave the grounds of the ceremony. It's a beach ball Suzanne, it is not going to break down society's morals.
Then possibly the most outraging part, happened after the beach balls. A student was called up on stage to receive his diploma. As he was walking up, this student simply blew a kiss to his mother and continued to walk on stage. Suzanne told the student to sit back down, as he would not be receiving his diploma today. Apparently this was classified as "misbehavior." You know, when I really want to piss off the establishment, I simply go out in a public place, and blow a kiss to the woman who gave birth to me.
Suzanne Lukas should not be dealing with children if this is the approach she is taking. Free will should be nurtured, not condemned. Part of what makes students, students, is simply their need to rebel, their need to act original, and their need to express themselves. Sure, there is a line that can be crossed. If a student crosses this line, should we seek action towards it? Of course, but I believe Suzanne Lukas's perception of this line, is extremely warped.
This woman should undergo a serious evaluation by the board of education. This should not be acceptable in our society. Why should one be denied 4 years of his life, simply for committing a socially acceptable action? Look over her, look over all of those in the public eye who do something like this. People in charge of young minds should cater to the students needs. All this woman is concerned about, is turning another generation into conforming slaves to a higher authority.
Protect the rights of freedom. Fire Suzanne Lukas.
