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MVHSparent (Anonymous) says…

It is unbelievable that “precougars” would blatently lie about the behavior of JagPRIDE at the protest. No student ever blocked the door, or were disrespectful in any way, or shoved a sign in anyones face!!
It was the members of the Prarie Ridge P.T.A., who were rude, and taunted the kids. The District Superintendant as well as teachers and parents watched the entire time, as well as three TV news stations, and two newspaper reporters. The only negative press was given was to the “Adults” who could not behave themselves. It was well documented by the reporters.

The students were nothing but respectful the entire evening. You forgot to mention that an intoxicated adult approached the students to see if they could “auction off their sign and split the money with them” There were other adults yelling “We are 21 and we can do what we want!” and “shut up” and “get a life” to the kids. So who is setting the bad example?

Honestly, the fundraiser would have made just as much money, if not more, without alcohol sales, that is the point!! Can't you have the auction and then go party with your friends offsite afterward? Clear Creek Elementary is having their auction at their school, and inviting the kids…..what a concept! They are not having to pay the additional cost for renting a building, additional insurance, security guard, etc. All money spent on those things would have gone to the kids! Not to mention that more people would attended at the school because it is closer to home and parents wouldn't have to PAY for a babysitter. I am embarrassed for the Prarie Ridge P.T.A. at their lack of ethics.
There were so many people that spoke against this, from the National and State P.T.A., School Board, District Superintedant, and the Prarie Ridge principal, as well as JagPRIDE highschool students all told them this was not a good idea, and did not set a good example, yet they just didn't care! They continue to get bad press in the media, and they still don't care! Because they are singing the tune of the old 80's song “We have a right, to Party!” Seriously, grow up.

MVHSparent (Anonymous) says…

Wow I can't honestly believe that The Prarie Ridge PTA are the ones who don't get it. The JagPride students don't want this to set a precedent in the District, serving alcohol at school functions. They are more concerned with the image this is presenting to the community and other students in the district. If you haven't noticed, no other school in the district has ever served alcohol at a PTA function. As I said before, The Desoto District, the State PTA, and the prinicipal at Prarie Ridge are all against it as well, so why are you singling out the highschool students who agree with them? If you all need a night to go party away from your kids by all means go and do it, but not under the umbrella of the PTA. I can't believe you can't respect JagPride's right to voice their opinion without attacking them and their motives and trying to skirt the real issue. The auction made plenty of money in the past without serving alcohol. The Prarie Ridge PTA is just wrong.

MVHSparent (Anonymous) says…

Why would the Prarie Ridge PTA go against the State PTA, the school district,and the principal of the very school they are trying to support, when they all were against alcohol being served at this event? If you want an “adult only” night out, go have one apart from the school PTA. How hypocritical to have the prarie ridge students bringing in items for their classroom baskets to be donated to the auction, when they can't even attend the auction. Do not support the auction! Send a message to this PTA. Do support the other family friendly fundraisers at Prarie Ridge. It is a great school and worthy of your support, it is unfortunate that a few parents are ruining the image of a great school and a great school district. Thank goodness for the fortitude of the Mill Valley students willing to stand up and voice their opinion and stand up for what is right!