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Originally posted by LXAAlum
Not misreading at all. It's the old saying that "perception is reality".
I've been there. I know what it's like. You feel like you're defending the indefensible. But remember, the actions of a few have destroyed the good the many have worked hard for.
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This is what I was trying to say. Humberside (my highschool) has/had the same reputation as GBN. To many outside the community it is still a great school, and parents that live outside the catchment (sp?) area are still trying to get there kids in. Now it's not so hard because those already ready enrolled in the school are leaving. 1/3 of my class transfered schools, at least 1/4 of my brothers class including my brother transfered schools because frankly Humberside went down the drain. It only takes a few people to destroy what so many have worked hard for.
I;m not saying the GBN has an undeserved reputation all I'm saying is that maybe many people in the community have been oblivious to the happenings at this school. All it takes is a teacher throwing themselves down the stairs to go on disability and blaming white supremicists (sp?), the neo-nazi students coming out of the word work, sever hazing resulting in assult charges (all Himberside, plus more). Now adays, one bad apple does spoil the whole bunch.