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Janice · 12-24-2004, 11:49 AM

http://news.bostonherald.com/localRe...rticleid=60321

PC on earth for Santa: Boy Claus booted out of N.H. school dance

A 12-year-old New Hampshire boy who wanted to jolly up his junior high dance by dressing in a Santa suit instead got a lesson in political correctness when his Scroogelike principal turned the student away, fearing he might offend his classmates.

"I go by the principal and he asked me what I was wearing. I said a Santa suit and he shakes his head,'' recalled Hampton Academy Junior High student Bryan Lafond.

To make matters worse, Principal Fred Muscara sent the preteen home from the holiday dance by himself to change into more secular attire. His mother spotted her son in the rearview mirror as she drove away.

"He was crying, he was upset,'' Leslie Lafond said. ``He did it all to be Santa, to make people smile and laugh. That's what Santa does.''

The sorry Santa saga started with a $30 suit the jovial youngster bought at a Brooks pharmacy to wear at one of his first school dances. Not once, Bryan said, did he think he would be offending anyone.

Neighborhood pal Nick McGrail recalled, "He said it's a Christmas dance and I'm going to dress up as a Santa to cheer everyone up.''

Lafond broke her own vow to stop talking publicly about the case after reading that Superintendent James Gaylord described her son's transgression as not dressing up enough.

She said her son was allowed to re-enter the dance in a T-shirt and the principal was clear about why he was booting Bryan.

"We were told by the principal that night that he had to be sensitive to other religions at the school,'' she said.

That surprised fellow seventh-grader May Pickard, since she remembered holiday tunes at the party, including the one about St. Nick's prize reindeer.

"They played `Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' at the dance,'' she said.

Neither Muscara nor Gaylord returned phone calls, but the district education chief told The Union Leader that Bryan was kicked out of the dance for not living up to the dress code. He described it as requiring students to wear "good clothes.''

Others weren't buying that line.

"It's sad, the political correctness has spread into the school system,'' said parent Kim Morse as she waited for her child outside the school.

"I didn't think it should have been a big deal,'' said student Shannyn Olivier.

"It's just a big fat man in a red suit,'' said her mom, Laurie Olivier.

James"Thunder"Early · 12-24-2004, 11:56 AM

Since when is Santa politically incorrect or religious? Santa is for everybody.

TJL · 12-24-2004, 12:01 PM

Bah Humbug...

ABlairican Pie · 12-24-2004, 12:16 PM

That student should have come back in wearing a Nazi stormtrooper outfit with the letters PC on his armband to stand for the 'politically correct' police.

I guess the principal is gonna get a stocking full of road apples for Christmas this year.

The Modfather · 12-24-2004, 12:20 PM

I'd egg his house if I were that kid.

Michael [hXc] · 12-24-2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by The Modfather
I'd egg his house if I were that kid.

I wouldn't waste time egging his house, I'd egg the principal himself

CheersChild4life · 12-24-2004, 12:23 PM

I don't find Santa to be religous at all. My friend is indian and doesn't really celebrate a holiday but Santa doesn't offend her same with all my athiest friends. Santa is not politically incorrect.

ABlairican Pie · 12-24-2004, 12:28 PM

St. Nicholas was a bishop in A.D. 317 who distributed gifts to the poor and needy in Asia Minor, but the whole thing about Santa Claus has been largely divorced from his religious roots in this day and age.

Janice · 12-24-2004, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
That student should have come back in wearing a Nazi stormtrooper outfit with the letters PC on his armband to stand for the 'politically correct' police.

I guess the principal is gonna get a stocking full of road apples for Christmas this year.

Good one Captain, about the Nazi stormtrooper outfit.

Road apples? Here's what the principal deserves this year. Nice lump of coal or even a lump of something else.

Brian Damage · 12-24-2004, 12:37 PM

Instead of coal, how about a lump of poop.

ABlairican Pie · 12-24-2004, 12:53 PM

Road apples ARE horse poop. Mr. Principal would like lotsa fiber in his diet.

Janice · 12-24-2004, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Road apples ARE horse poop.

Learn something new every day.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-24-2004, 01:41 PM

Merry Christmas. Jerk.

spunkygirl · 12-24-2004, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain ABlairica
Road apples ARE horse poop. Mr. Principal would like lotsa fiber in his diet.

Professor Plum · 12-24-2004, 03:59 PM

that's pathetic! since when is Santa associated only with the Christian religion?
I thought it was for everyone, regardless of religion. WAKE UP PEOPLE, IT'S ONLY FOR FUN! Geez ... there are far WORSE things to worry about than some boy dressing up as santa. good grief. people need to grow up. how pathetic.

12-24-2004, 11:49 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	School Principal Gives Santa The Boot http://news.bostonherald.com/localRe...rticleid=60321 PC on earth for Santa: Boy Claus booted out of N.H. school dance A 12-year-old New Hampshire boy who wanted to jolly up his junior high dance by dressing in a Santa suit instead got a lesson in political correctness when his Scroogelike principal turned the student away, fearing he might offend his classmates. "I go by the principal and he asked me what I was wearing. I said a Santa suit and he shakes his head,'' recalled Hampton Academy Junior High student Bryan Lafond. To make matters worse, Principal Fred Muscara sent the preteen home from the holiday dance by himself to change into more secular attire. His mother spotted her son in the rearview mirror as she drove away. "He was crying, he was upset,'' Leslie Lafond said. ``He did it all to be Santa, to make people smile and laugh. That's what Santa does.'' The sorry Santa saga started with a $30 suit the jovial youngster bought at a Brooks pharmacy to wear at one of his first school dances. Not once, Bryan said, did he think he would be offending anyone. Neighborhood pal Nick McGrail recalled, "He said it's a Christmas dance and I'm going to dress up as a Santa to cheer everyone up.'' Lafond broke her own vow to stop talking publicly about the case after reading that Superintendent James Gaylord described her son's transgression as not dressing up enough. She said her son was allowed to re-enter the dance in a T-shirt and the principal was clear about why he was booting Bryan. "We were told by the principal that night that he had to be sensitive to other religions at the school,'' she said. That surprised fellow seventh-grader May Pickard, since she remembered holiday tunes at the party, including the one about St. Nick's prize reindeer. "They played `Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer' at the dance,'' she said. Neither Muscara nor Gaylord returned phone calls, but the district education chief told The Union Leader that Bryan was kicked out of the dance for not living up to the dress code. He described it as requiring students to wear "good clothes.'' Others weren't buying that line. "It's sad, the political correctness has spread into the school system,'' said parent Kim Morse as she waited for her child outside the school. "I didn't think it should have been a big deal,'' said student Shannyn Olivier. "It's just a big fat man in a red suit,'' said her mom, Laurie Olivier. Attached Images

12-24-2004, 11:56 AM	#2
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12-24-2004, 12:16 PM	#4
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12-24-2004, 12:37 PM	#10
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12-24-2004, 12:20 PM	#5
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12-24-2004, 12:23 PM	#7
CheersChild4life Absolutely Fabulous Senior Member Join Date: Nov 23, 2002 Location: Somwhere Fabulous Posts: 2,814	I don't find Santa to be religous at all. My friend is indian and doesn't really celebrate a holiday but Santa doesn't offend her same with all my athiest friends. Santa is not politically incorrect.

12-24-2004, 12:28 PM	#8
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	St. Nicholas was a bishop in A.D. 317 who distributed gifts to the poor and needy in Asia Minor, but the whole thing about Santa Claus has been largely divorced from his religious roots in this day and age.

12-24-2004, 12:53 PM	#11
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Road apples ARE horse poop. Mr. Principal would like lotsa fiber in his diet.

12-24-2004, 01:41 PM	#13
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12-24-2004, 03:59 PM	#15
Professor Plum Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 23, 2004 Posts: 127	that's pathetic! since when is Santa associated only with the Christian religion? I thought it was for everyone, regardless of religion. WAKE UP PEOPLE, IT'S ONLY FOR FUN! Geez ... there are far WORSE things to worry about than some boy dressing up as santa. good grief. people need to grow up. how pathetic.