Monday, November 24, 2008
Bad sportsmanship
Had a great (and incredibly cold) time at the RHS football game on Saturday...except for the rude and annoying Ridgewood students who shouted at the Livingston band members when they came over to "our"" side to watch the RHS band's halftime show. These kids -- most of them freshman boys but also some juniors I recognized -- were yelling "boo" and various nasty, derogatory comments. It was so disappointing. I love school spirit, but this was pretty disgusting. Not to mention, throughout the game, several of these boys kept up a running commentary of shouting that included expletives just about every other word. Now, honestly, I'm not a "prude" but it sounded like the HBO show "Deadwood" out there! Several Ridgewood moms (many with young children) around me turned around to tell these guys to knock it off, but it didn't make much difference. All in all, it was pretty disappointing.
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I agree. The kids should have been tossed from the venue and faced disciplanry action afterward. The fact that adults who were offended yet did nothing except huff in the offenders' general direction ensures that it will happen again. There are plenty of faculty members and administrators (Jack Lorenz was 25 yards away on the sideline) around. Get them involved and the punks will be stopped.
Actually Greg McDonald did throw at least one kid out and Mr. Lorenz did come over and give a stern presence in front of the bleachers for awhile and it did seem to tone things down a bit. Of course later they started up again.
And truthfully, the adults did more than huff. I saw at least three women stand up, turn around, tell them to shut up and that they should be ashamed of themselves, and even asked them for their names. Not sure if they did anything with that info but they did make an attempt. I was just blown away by the profanity...I have a 15 year old son and I've heard them say things now and then, but this was ridiculous.
Nonetheless, adults have a responsibility to stand up and take action when they see unacceptable behavior. Sometimes it's inconvenient, but we have to do it.
On another topic, are you ready to discuss President-elect Obama's reincarnation of the Clinton White House? You were too caught up in the euphoria of the moment to comment a couple of weeks ago. Any thoughts now?
Forgot to respond to this earlier...I am ok with the deliberate, calm, "Team of Rivals" approach and Mr. Obama's pledge that change will come from him. The people he's been appointing do not worry me one bit.
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