Wow! I never thought there could be so much drama in one place! Over the past week there has been so much of it that it has made me go crazy! First two of my friends got into a fight with each other and of course I got drug right into the middle of the whole thing! They started fighting because one of my friends (Jessica) wanted my best friend (Steffany) to break up with her boyfriend (Mike). Personaly, I think Jessica wanted Mike all to herself because every time one of our other friends gets a boyfriend, she thinks the guys are only going out with them just to get to Jessica! STUPID! When we are all in a big group and Steffany is there, Jessica will say she hates mike, but she has told me bfore she really does like him! now that is what I call drama. The other drama is that today I got this letter from my friend Mitchell, who loves to state his oppinion, and most of the time makes pretty good points. The letter was talking about the possibilities of a school shooting! Yeah, I know! Pretty much the whole student body had a letter, but when the princpal heard about what was going on all the letters had to be given to teachers, and if a student was to be caught with one they would get into some serious trouble. Thankfully, I managed to get one past a ton of teachers and all the prepps who would love to get me in trouble. HA HA! I WIN! I really hope something is going to be done about the situation that occurs in this letter.
Possibilities of a School Shooting here in Buhler
Is there a possibility of a scholl shooting at Buhler? I think there is. Bullying in the terms of kids havind there lunch money stolen is of course not common here. Nevertheless, there is a major problem of harassment at Buhler High. While I have been a student at Buhler, I have been picked on and harassed a lot. Although most of you say this doesn't happen here, it does. You must reallize that even though it may be a joke to you. That kid has probably heard comments like that for a while, and for him/her it is no laughing matter. These simple jokes and teases build up and eventually can lead to a mental break down or worse. I know because it happened to me. Although I did not take it out in the form of a school shooting, I was harassed everyday for almost two years. Until finally I just got into a fight with the kid, which is what it took for the school adminstration to finally consront this problem.
Harassment may be the root of these kids' problems but there are many factors that it takes to cause this to build into the idea of a school shooting. One main factor is with teacher discrimination. While teachers do not do it meaningfully (I hope) they do pick favorites who can slide with some things others can't. One of the most obvious and consistent forms of this is athletes and coaches. A football coach wouldn't flunk his all state quarterback, and most coaches won't even yell at the kids that are in there sport. It has gone so far that a teacher has watched me get punched in the back by one of his athletes and didn't even say a word. Then when a student would go off to the office to complain about this the principal tells them to talk to the tearcher. Which when a teacher already doesn't like you and likes th eother kid, it doesn't get any better. Not to mention that i have had to sit in a room with the same kids completely unsupervised for up to 15 minutes with these kids harassing me. Mr, Bergmann has even made it a habit not to even show up to his class he is supposed to be supervising until 10-15 minutes after the bell rings. When the teacher won't help the student being harassed and the administration won't make the teacher help or even let you transfer out of the class it can lead to major problems.
Another is lack of ability to contact the administration. When a student being harassed can't even get help from the teachers, the next step would be to talk to the administration, but when you go to the office 9 different timesin one day and never can you find one of the principals, what are you supposed to do? Not to mention there is is no one watching the halls for harassment, and if there is they always stand in one spot. If they are the only one who watches the students will just stop before they reach the sight of the administration. Not to mention they will hardly do a thing when you complain about it. They might reprimand the student but that only worsens the harassment. These students need your help.
I ask you what can a student do? When a teacher doesn't like you. When the administration doesn't care. Where are you supposed to turn? Most of you would say to their parents. Well guess what you parents that may be readin this, some parents are too apathetis to bother. Some would say well just toughen up. Very few would actualy call the school, and that is the sad truth. I know all these things from my own experiences at Buhler.
Now I pose to you this final question. What are we going to do about this? Are we going to sand idealy by while not only our own lives or the lives of your children are in danger? Are we going to wait until God forbid the worst does happen? I write this as a warning to every student and parent iut there. We must let the adminstration know this will not be tolerated. Speak up now before someone dies. Who know it may be someone you know.
Just a reminder to you guys that I did not write this letter. One of my own friends wrote it in warning that things can go, and will go wrong if something is not done about the teasing and harassment at my school, or any school for that matter.
Possibilities of a School Shooting here in Buhler
Is there a possibility of a scholl shooting at Buhler? I think there is. Bullying in the terms of kids havind there lunch money stolen is of course not common here. Nevertheless, there is a major problem of harassment at Buhler High. While I have been a student at Buhler, I have been picked on and harassed a lot. Although most of you say this doesn't happen here, it does. You must reallize that even though it may be a joke to you. That kid has probably heard comments like that for a while, and for him/her it is no laughing matter. These simple jokes and teases build up and eventually can lead to a mental break down or worse. I know because it happened to me. Although I did not take it out in the form of a school shooting, I was harassed everyday for almost two years. Until finally I just got into a fight with the kid, which is what it took for the school adminstration to finally consront this problem.
Harassment may be the root of these kids' problems but there are many factors that it takes to cause this to build into the idea of a school shooting. One main factor is with teacher discrimination. While teachers do not do it meaningfully (I hope) they do pick favorites who can slide with some things others can't. One of the most obvious and consistent forms of this is athletes and coaches. A football coach wouldn't flunk his all state quarterback, and most coaches won't even yell at the kids that are in there sport. It has gone so far that a teacher has watched me get punched in the back by one of his athletes and didn't even say a word. Then when a student would go off to the office to complain about this the principal tells them to talk to the tearcher. Which when a teacher already doesn't like you and likes th eother kid, it doesn't get any better. Not to mention that i have had to sit in a room with the same kids completely unsupervised for up to 15 minutes with these kids harassing me. Mr, Bergmann has even made it a habit not to even show up to his class he is supposed to be supervising until 10-15 minutes after the bell rings. When the teacher won't help the student being harassed and the administration won't make the teacher help or even let you transfer out of the class it can lead to major problems.
Another is lack of ability to contact the administration. When a student being harassed can't even get help from the teachers, the next step would be to talk to the administration, but when you go to the office 9 different timesin one day and never can you find one of the principals, what are you supposed to do? Not to mention there is is no one watching the halls for harassment, and if there is they always stand in one spot. If they are the only one who watches the students will just stop before they reach the sight of the administration. Not to mention they will hardly do a thing when you complain about it. They might reprimand the student but that only worsens the harassment. These students need your help.
I ask you what can a student do? When a teacher doesn't like you. When the administration doesn't care. Where are you supposed to turn? Most of you would say to their parents. Well guess what you parents that may be readin this, some parents are too apathetis to bother. Some would say well just toughen up. Very few would actualy call the school, and that is the sad truth. I know all these things from my own experiences at Buhler.
Now I pose to you this final question. What are we going to do about this? Are we going to sand idealy by while not only our own lives or the lives of your children are in danger? Are we going to wait until God forbid the worst does happen? I write this as a warning to every student and parent iut there. We must let the adminstration know this will not be tolerated. Speak up now before someone dies. Who know it may be someone you know.
Just a reminder to you guys that I did not write this letter. One of my own friends wrote it in warning that things can go, and will go wrong if something is not done about the teasing and harassment at my school, or any school for that matter.
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IF ANYONE FUCKS WITH YOU, YOU CALL ME AND I`LL BE THERE WITH MY BASEBALL BAT!!! FOR REAL I`LL KICK THOSE LITTLE TEENAGES ASSES ALL I GOTA DO IS THINK OF HOW THEY USED TO MAKE ME FEEL AND THATS WHY I`M AN 8TH GRADE DROP OUT! FUCK THIS SHIT SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE BUT I WOULD GO TO JAIL IF I DID KICK ANYONES ASS- BUT THATS SOMETHING I`D BE WILLING TO DO FOR YOU AND ALL THE OTHER KIDS WHO GET HARRASED BUT I THINK THE BETTER WAY TO RIGHT NOW IS TO LET YOUR MOM AND PEOPLE LIKE HER TRY TO GET SOMETHING DONE!IF THAT DOESNT WORK THEN CALL ME!
OH YEAH I LOVE YOU
I agree that bullying is not taken as seriously as it should. I agree with J.J.Keep making noise until someone listens. Stay strong. I am not sure if you are a Billy Talent fan but at the end of the video for Nothing to Lose it says "there is life beyond these walls." Remember that. I know it doesn't help you deal with the shit that is happening now but it might just help give you strength to get through.
Lots of love & hugs to you Halie. You are a beautiful girl. I can not wait to meet you in person. Be prepared to get hugged to death by a Crazy Canadian!!!!
XO
I remember all too well what it was like to be the picked on kid in school. It's not fun and kids are just mean. I agree, keep plugging away with this and keep going up the food chain... hmmm... maybe mama should send a letter/email to the local news station... it might bring some publicity to this and force those higher on the food chain to actually do something.
Stay safe and keep your chin up. I hated school when I was there, but life really is different on the outside of those walls!
Maybe that letter should be "leaked" to the press. Got here via your mom's blog...she may just be angry enough to help you leak it...talk to her about it. And good luck.
Happy Easter Miss Blue!!!
Hello Miss Blue. Did Mama kick you off the computer????
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