Homecoming Cancelled

A lot has been made about Dr. Brost's decision to cancel homecoming this year. Here is a link to the Channel 15 story. http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/62990077.html
Here is a link to Doug Wood's blog. http://mononadoug.blogspot.com/2009/09/mg-cancels-homecoming-still-bad-idea.html

As I told Dr. Brost, my initial reaction was that he had lost his mind. I could not fathom any reasons as to why a district would cancel homecoming. Homecoming was always a great source of pride for the school district and the community. The students, the alumni and district residents would fill the streets for the parade, the gym for the pep rally and the stands for the game. This was my experience in high school.

All of these thoughts came rushing into my head as Dr. Brost was telling about his intentions. However, after listening to Dr. Brost and his thought process and reasoning, I had a very different view point. The fact that he discussed his decision with some students to gauge their reaction. The fact that his voice and posture indicated this was a very difficult decision. The fact that he felt this was "the last resort". And partially because of some of the outrageous pranks that have been done over the years, I think Dr. Brost made the correct decision. I support your decision 100% Dr. Brost.

I hate the idea of taking away an activity/event from all students when it is a small minority causing the issues. However, if you look at it on a smaller scale, how many parents punish all of their kids when 1 makes a mistake and the others are "innocent bystanders"? I have seen and heard many do this. If cancelling homecoming causes the students to better "police" themselves in the future then everyone will owe Dr. Brost a big thank you.