School Threatens to Ruin Valedictorian’s Naval Academy Appt.
A Texas high school principal threatened to sabotage a valedictorian’s appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy after the student delivered a speech that referenced God and the U.S. Constitution, the boy’s attorney alleges.
Hiram Sasser, director of litigation with the Liberty Institute, said Joshua High School principal Mick Cochran threatened to write a letter to the U.S. Naval Academy disparaging the character of Remington Reimer.
“It was intimidating having my high school principal threaten my future because I wanted to stand up for the Constitution and acknowledge my faith and not simply read a government approved speech, the teenager said. More
If you wish to stand out as an individual or protest authority the armed forces are the wrong place to be. I am sure the Navy will be rethinking his admission, he doesn't belong there.
This 15 minutes has already re directed his life.He just doesn't know it yet.This type of a standout won't fit in with the military.Now politics are a different story,as long as he isn't always adversely approaching everything he encounters.If he realizes that which is right over that which is wrong and acts accordingly he will succeed.
Small minded, mean spirited, control freak principal or valedictorian who has been appointed to attend the Naval Academy. Know which one I'd put my money on!
To achieve valedictorian status he had to exhibit a lot of work and attention to detail. In today's false PC environment the cowards at the helm of many schools fail to understand the Constitution's freedom of religion provisions. It's freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.
Saying a prayer, or making a reference to a higher power at a public event is not establishing a state religion which is what the framers intended us to avoid.
The principal's attempt to damage the student speaks volumes. Gross overreaction; should be called on the carpet for even broaching the idea.
If you wish to stand out as an individual or protest authority the armed forces are the wrong place to be.
ReplyDeleteI am sure the Navy will be rethinking his admission, he doesn't belong there.
I think a sit down with the principal would be in order
ReplyDeleteThis 15 minutes has already re directed his life.He just doesn't know it yet.This type of a standout won't fit in with the military.Now politics are a different story,as long as he isn't always adversely approaching everything he encounters.If he realizes that which is right over that which is wrong and acts accordingly he will succeed.
ReplyDeleteSmall minded, mean spirited, control freak principal or valedictorian who has been appointed to attend the Naval Academy. Know which one I'd put my money on!
ReplyDeleteTo achieve valedictorian status he had to exhibit a lot of work and attention to detail. In today's false PC environment the cowards at the helm of many schools fail to understand the Constitution's freedom of religion provisions. It's freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.
Saying a prayer, or making a reference to a higher power at a public event is not establishing a state religion which is what the framers intended us to avoid.
The principal's attempt to damage the student speaks volumes. Gross overreaction; should be called on the carpet for even broaching the idea.