QUOTE(wakeupftown @ Oct 11 2008, 02:19 PM)
I am a senior at Folsom High School and I would just like to get my opinion in before this thread gets completely out of hand yet again.
1. There was a couple caught having sex under the bleachers at the '05 Homecoming. The bleachers are no longer pulled out at dances.
2. I rarely left the dance floor at the '08 Homecoming and I was frequently both in the middle and on the outside. Yes, I was not everywhere at once to tell you for a fact that sex was not happening, but I never saw anything of the sort and neither did anyone I have talked to. Sure, I have not talked to everyone and maybe someone saw something...or maybe it was only a rumor.
3. Yes, people feak dance. Yes, on the back of the dance ticket it said "freaking is out". But the teachers at the dance cannot stop all of it, it is not their fault. Yes, I have freak danced, does that make me a bad person? That is your opinion. Is freak dancing sex? NO.
4. Those that have said "I weep for future generations"...I would like to address that more prominently than anything else. Have you attended Folsom High School, interacted with the students, and observed our acedemics? First, Folsom High School is a wonderful school to attend. Yes, there are drugs and alcohol and other unsafe behaviors, but that is such a small percent of students compared to those who are aspiring for higher goals. Second, Folsom High School has some of the highest test scores not only in California, but in the entire country. Our jazz band is Number One in the nation. We have a great amount of AP and Honors programs, and I am proud to say that I have taken many and am presently taking two AP courses this year, and many other schools cannot give their students these acedemic opportunities like Folsom can. Last, I would like to explain the "future generation" for the adults on this forum and explain that you have no need to worry. I am an officer for BRO, Bulldogs Reaching Out. It is a club full of students who want to make a difference in younger students' futures. We go to elementary and middle schools and inform those students about the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and violence and how they can make smart decisions in their present and future (because believe it or not, we have 5th graders asking us what to do when their parents try to force them to smoke weed). I am extremely proud of being apart of a club that can make a difference and I know we already are. There are other clubs like JSA (Junior Statesmen of America) where I have seen the next leaders of America, maybe even the next President, and I must admit - I am not worried. Pink Ladies (breast cancer awareness and fundraising), Interact (community service), and the California Scolarship Federation (which has hundreds of members) are all great examples of the opportunities we have and the sense of leadership we posses.
5. Yes, I understand that this rumor of sex at the dances is terrifying for Folsom parents. If I were you, I would feel the same way. However, you must understand that the students that have posted on this forum are simply trying to inform you of what they saw. We were all AT THE DANCE, and we did not see anything. Sure, we were not everywhere at once, but you must trust us. If something like that had happened like it did four years ago, the administration WOULD HAVE BEEN INFORMED. Just because a small amount of students do something does not mean the rest of the students would readily accept it - we would not.
In conclusion, please do not begin name calling and arguing yet again, I grew extremely angry and disgusted just reading this thread. And please do not weep for the future generation, we will soon lead and run this country and when that time comes, we will make you very proud. Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go mail in my transcript to my first college choice and have dinner at my grandma's. Thank you for patiently reading this, I hope I was not rude, I was only trying to get a point across.
great post wakeupftown. I don't want to argue anymore since it basically ruined my weekend having to deal with all this bashing. Sorry to anybody that I was somewhat rude to but I tend to get a little defensive when my privileges are threatened, i.e. Homecoming and other school functions. I hope we can all put everything to rest now and move on to more important things...like college apps!
Dang your post reminded me that I need to submit my cal poly app tonight.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend everybody and hopefully all this can die down so we can enjoy the rest of the school year and the rest of our dances.
