Several seniors at Zion-Benton High School have been suspended for sticking one thousand forks into school grounds as part of a senior prank. The students placed the forks near the front entrance along with a banner that read 'Stick a fork in it. We're done. Seniors '09.' Schools officials were not amused and called police to deal with the unruly students, according to the Lake County News-Sun.
The pranksters were a group of 23 seniors, 19 girls and 4 boys. They planned the prank for weeks and endeavored to come up with a plan that was impish but not destructive and would not cause any physical harm. The students even went so far as to stick the forks in the ground with the tines facing up so they would not break off and could be easily cleared. The students also wrote 'Seniors '09' in washable paint on the windows and offered to clean that up but janitorial staff did it. Within 5-10 minutes of students arriving at school, police were summoned, students were told to clear the forks, and the responsible students sent home without a police citation. Some officers even snapped photos before leaving.
Students chose to complete the prank on Monday night because the next day they were to be forced to sign a contract saying they would not pull a senior prank.
School officials suspended the students involved for at least two days.
Ridiculous school administrators on parade. They HAVE to show they are in charge somehow even when a simple chuckle and 'clean those forks up after school' would have been better. School officials at Zion-Benton High School should be ashamed of themselves. They're not into this for teaching, it sounds to me like they dig a power trip above all else.
ReplyDeleteI challenge the principal and School Board President to a fistfight, after school down by the bridge.