Eduardo Calderon
Staff Writer
After the release of NISD’s school policies towards the popular ‘i heart boobies’ breast cancer bracelets, Johnson clarifies its own decision concerning these bracelets.
“It’s a discretionary call for the principal [due to] its highly offensive meaning,” Principal John Melhbrech said.
Some students believe that it is appropriate for them to wear these bracelets.
“They are signifying their awareness for breast cancer,” sophomore Benjamin Valdez said.
Other students recognize different motives.
“Kids wear those to be cool,” sophomore Darius Davila said.
Administration has its own view on these bracelets.
“It’s highly disrespectful to the female generation,” Melhbrech said. “It uses inappropriate language.”
For this reason administration is handling this issue more strictly, leaving students with much speculation.
“Maybe they think it’s inappropriate for what it emphasizes,” Davila said.
“It uses inappropriate language,” Melhbrech said.
Administration is enforcing punishment for students wearing these bracelets.
“If you have it, we will take it. Further action will be taken if it continues,” Melhbrech said.
Consequences will be dealt according to typical school policy.
“Its standard disciplinary actions: dealing with students first, then talking with parents, then, if it continues detention, ISS, etc.,” Melhbrech said.
Confiscated bracelets may be returned on one condition.
“Your parents can come and pick them up,” Melhbrech said, “We try to work with everybody, but its inappropriate.”
