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Feehan cracks down on drinkers
Top Headlines Principal Bill Runey said "more than 10" students were the subject of actions under the diocesan high school's disciplinary policy which bans consumption of alcohol by students either on or off campus. Punishment can range from detention to suspensions. Runey declined to say which penalties were applied. Names of disciplined students were not released. Runey said the school decided to take action after receiving a call from a parent notifying officials that several Feehan students had attended a recent party at their home while they were on vacation and that alcohol was present. In light of the seriousness of the allegations and several recent teen drinking incidents throughout the area, including one involved in the death of 17-year-old King Philip Regional High School senior Taylor Meyer of Plainville, Runey said the school was compelled to take action. "This is not something I could turn a blind eye to," he said. Feehan sanctions a variety of punishments for students who have been determined to violate school policy, including expulsion. Runey said none of those involved in the reported party were expelled. The disciplinary action was handled by the school and did not involve intervention by police, he said. The disciplined students included both athletes and non-athletes, Runey said. Although they did not play, some were members of the football team in a semifinal playoff game against Mansfield High School. Runey said other students besides those who were disciplined may have attended the party. He said he plans to take additional steps to counter the problem of teen drinking, possibly including qualified speakers to address the student body. "We're going to do our best to make a positive out of a negative," he said.
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waysideinn wrote on Dec 31, 2008 9:08 AM:
hellokitty wrote on Dec 7, 2008 7:51 PM:
jimr28 wrote on Dec 7, 2008 7:25 PM:
feehan wrote on Dec 7, 2008 10:41 AM:
ashley wrote on Dec 6, 2008 10:45 PM:
brady5682 wrote on Dec 6, 2008 6:11 PM:
Motherinme, I'm sorry you had to send your children to KP. Regardless of the amount of money our families paid for the new school, nothing has changed. You're dam,n right, we want to be away from the rif raf locals, as you call them. Why would we want our children associating with "rif raf?" King Philip High School will NEVER change. Its students are trapped within its reputation and I can understand why this has left you so resentful of Bishop Feehan. You need not explain the reasons for sending children to Catholic school to people who have. "
jimr28 wrote on Dec 6, 2008 2:29 PM:
What repercussions? It's a private school. They can do what ever they want. Get over it. "
dayrider wrote on Dec 6, 2008 11:20 AM:
educationfirst wrote on Dec 6, 2008 10:13 AM:
and justic for all wrote on Dec 6, 2008 6:11 AM:
" Two Football Captains were at this party drinking beer and sleep over that night at the house. They were not suspended from playing in the Thanksgiving Day game and the playoff game. I understand that during the investigation they were interviewed by the principle. They told the principle they were not drinking (a lie). However, several students who were at this party told the principle theses two football players (Captains) were at the party and drinking. Why is there a double standard? I smell cover up! What happened to zero tolerance.
Bishop Feehan Football players walk on water (John 6:16-21) " "
educationfirst wrote on Dec 6, 2008 10:12 AM:
" Two Football Captains were at this party drinking beer and sleep over that night at the house. They were not suspended from playing in the Thanksgiving Day game and the playoff game. I understand that during the investigation they were interviewed by the principle. They told the principle they were not drinking (a lie). However, several students who were at this party told the principle theses two football players (Captains) were at the party and drinking. Why is there a double standard? I smell cover up! What happened to zero tolerance.
Bishop Feehan Football players walk on water (John 6:16-21) " "
hellokitty wrote on Dec 6, 2008 8:58 AM:
jimr28 wrote on Dec 6, 2008 8:47 AM:
To the students involved. You know that by going to Feehan you were expected to behave in a more appropriate manner, you didn't, you got caught and you have to deal with your punishment. You are lucky in a way because I see no mention of the police being brought in even though you committed a crime. You should count your blessing and learn an important life lesson here. "
themotherinme wrote on Dec 6, 2008 7:20 AM:
Oh yes, and at KP and North these kids would have been suspended from all extra curicular activities including the captains of the football team. Big game or not. "
and justic for all wrote on Dec 6, 2008 6:11 AM:
Bishop Feehan Football players walk on water (John 6:16-21) "
feehanmom wrote on Dec 5, 2008 11:23 PM:
hellokitty wrote on Dec 5, 2008 9:33 PM:
feehanmom wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:29 PM:
feehanmom wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:29 PM:
feehanmom wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:28 PM:
The student will receive detentions and be suspended from school.
Law enforcement officials could be notified.
The student must complete a professional assessment, including a sample. The results of the assessment must be provided to the school along with a report of any recommendations for follow-up counseling or rehabilitation activities.
To remain enrolled, the student must adhere to these recommendations.
For any second offense prior to graduation, the student will be forced to withdraw from school. "
feehanmom wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:27 PM:
Conduct on/off-campus: Because the people of the Attleboro community view the conduct of Bishop Feehan students as an indicator of the values that are important to our school, students should conduct themselves appropriately at all times. This responsibility is present whether students are in or out of uniform, on or off campus. The administration reserves the right to impose school sanctions for inappropriate behavior regardless of the location or times in which that behavior takes place. "
realist wrote on Dec 5, 2008 5:03 PM:
hellokitty wrote on Dec 5, 2008 4:10 PM:
Get_A_Clue wrote on Dec 5, 2008 3:24 PM:
ripbuke242 wrote on Dec 5, 2008 3:24 PM:
ricknkim wrote on Dec 5, 2008 2:39 PM:
A student is a reflection on an educational institution's character and image - if that student does something to tarnish that image and character, why can't the school act in a limited degree to enact punishment in the form of school restrictions?
Thinking out loud "
khmass wrote on Dec 5, 2008 2:22 PM:
wfk wrote on Dec 5, 2008 1:31 PM:
" I think Hojo20 likes the attention of being a contrarian. "
Hojo20 wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:54 AM:
" Another case of adults overstepping boundaries. So what, the kids were at a house party. These old bags who are suspending the kids forgot what it's like to be young. "
I think Hojo20 like being an Azz! "
ricknkim wrote on Dec 5, 2008 12:45 PM:
It is the school's policy, by attending the institution, you agree to adhere to those policies or otherwise face disciplinary action. What part of that is confusing to you? If the parents of those students don't like it, they have every right in the world to enroll their "falsely-charged, misunderstood, not my child" kid elsewhere. "
realist wrote on Dec 5, 2008 12:42 PM:
AttleboroResident wrote on Dec 5, 2008 11:14 AM:
Hojo20 wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:54 AM:
Jim7777 wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:51 AM:
markus wrote on Dec 5, 2008 10:30 AM:
justadad wrote on Dec 5, 2008 9:39 AM:
BT1957 wrote on Dec 5, 2008 9:37 AM:
realist wrote on Dec 5, 2008 9:32 AM:
I heard on the radio that some of the offenders were starters on the football team forced to sit out the playoff against Mansfield.
I applaud Feehan's actions. As a graduate from the 1970s, I remember too many times where drinking was overlooked even at school events, especially if the offender was a football player or cheerleader.
What does surprise me, is that there were no parents screaming the usual excuses of - (s)he was there but didn't drink, (s)he only had a sip to see what it was like, (s)he only had half a beer... You know the list.
Who knows, I might even increase my annual donation because of this. "
JayT wrote on Dec 5, 2008 8:52 AM:
Jim7777 wrote on Dec 5, 2008 8:28 AM:
HARRY HINDSIGHT wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:31 AM:
justadad wrote on Dec 5, 2008 6:48 AM: