A Hairy Situation
Sheldon Williams, 12, was sent to the principal’s office at Marshall (Texas) Junior High because his haircut violated school policy. He had two lines shaved on the side of his head, which the principal, Debbie Crooms, claimed were “gang symbols.” Assistant Principal Michael Morse fixed the problem — by coloring Williams’ scalp with a black marker. Superintendent Bruce Gearing said the assistant principal “has been reprimanded,” and that “it will never happen again as long as I am part of the district.” (MS/Longview News-Journal) ...The principal says she thought it was OK as long as they colored within the lines.Original Publication Date: 06 November 2011
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 18.
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