High School Cancels Student-Created ‘USA Day’, Calls ‘Unification’ Idea Too ‘Politicized’
The Woke Administration of a Massachusetts High School Cancels ”USA Day” for Being “Too Political”
The woke administration of a Massachusetts high school has canceled its planned “USA Day” because officials say it is “too political” and not inclusive enough.
Led by principal Jamie Chisum, the administration of Wellesley High School in Wellesley decided to dump the day from its “spirit week” schedule “because it felt really different than the other themes,” Chisum said in a letter to students and parents, according to WFXT-TV Boston.
The principal tried to explain the reasoning for dropping the patriotic celebration in favor of “Fitness Friday.”
“We felt that the topic has been politicized beyond our school and we wanted to avoid politics,” Chisum wrote.
“We’ve had Mismatch Monday, Tropical Tuesday, Western Wednesday, Team Jersey Thursday and today was Fitness Friday. Monday is Monochrome Monday and Tuesday is Pajama day,” he said. “Spirit Week is intended to be a light and fun way for our students to get excited about our pep rally and Thanksgiving Day football game.”
“We acknowledge that the impact for some people has been just the opposite of our intention and that we have inadvertently politicized this activity. I am definitely sorry for any negative effect this has had on kids and families,” Chisum concluded.
Apparently, one should not be allowed to have “spirit” for the United States of America.
It is also ironic that the “USA Day” was suggested by the students. Student Olivia Spagnuolo, a member of the school’s Student Unification Program, told WFXT she was “shocked” by the administration’s outrageous move to cancel the patriotic day.
“The administration was not going to let this happen,” Spagnuolo told the station. “It wasn’t a topic for discussion.”
“They said it was not allowed because it separated people at the school,” she explained.
#WATCH: ‘I think it’s absurd… sad and depressing.’
‘I’m shocked.’
Parents, students spoke out on a day that was planned as USA themed— until Wellesley High cancelled fearing it was too ‘politicized’
The school apologized, and many still wore red, white, and blue. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/kzBc7rWHkm
— Daniel Coates (@danielcoates_25) November 17, 2023
Many kids still wore red-white-and-blue garb on the day planned for “USA Day” anyway.
Some parents were outraged by the school’s decision to cancel America.
“I think it’s absurd,” one told WFXT. “I think it’s sad and depressing we’re at this state that celebrating the United States is political.”
Indeed, that parent is right.
Perhaps distressingly, Wellesley is a western suburb of Boston and is only minutes away from the site of the Boston Tea Party, one of the seminal moments in the formation of our country. It’s also in a state that was integral in America’s Revolutionary and founding eras.
Many woke schools have no problem with celebrating the Black Lives Matter movement or LGBT “pride.” How do these events not “separate” us all one from another?
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Yet, when the students themselves tell school officials that they want a day to celebrate the whole United States — a day to bring us all together in patriotism — that, somehow, is “separating” us, the left-wing officials say.
Nearly since the first day our Founders envisioned this country, it was thought of as a place to allow all to express their political and religious ideals. While still flawed — as we errant humans are — it ideally became a “melting pot” for everyone — a beacon of freedom to the world.
But to these woke administrators, celebrating those ideals and that history is not “inclusive” enough.
Instead, we are to celebrate the Marxist theories of separating us into grievance collectives: black against white, illegal immigrant against citizen, LGBT against straight, poor against rich, and on and on it goes.
This is the way to destroy a country, not create a strong and unified one. These school administrators should be ashamed of themselves.
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Why is celebrating the United States and its patriotism considered too political in some instances?
Ck Lives Matter movement or promoting LGBTQ+ rights, but when it comes to celebrating the United States and its patriotism, suddenly it’s considered too political.
It is disheartening to see a school administration succumbing to the pressure of political correctness and canceling an event that was meant to unite students and promote school spirit. The decision to replace “USA Day” with “Fitness Friday” sends a message that celebrating our country is somehow divisive and exclusionary.
The principal’s explanation that the topic has been politicized beyond the school is weak at best. Spirit Week is meant to be a lighthearted and fun way for students to come together and support their school. Removing a day that celebrates their country only widens the divide and reinforces the idea that patriotism is a controversial subject.
What makes this situation even more ironic is that “USA Day” was suggested by the students themselves. It was their initiative, but the administration decided it was best to quash their enthusiasm and cancel the event. This sends a message to the students that their opinions and ideas are not valued or respected.
Some parents and students expressed their outrage over the cancellation, rightfully so. Celebrating the United States should not be seen as a political statement. It is a time to come together as a community and show pride in our country and its ideals.
Furthermore, the proximity of Wellesley to historical sites such as the Boston Tea Party should make the students and administration even more aware of the significance of celebrating the United States. These events shaped and defined our nation, and it is crucial to remember and honor our history.
It is essential for schools to foster an environment that encourages free thought, open discussion, and an appreciation for different perspectives. Cancelling events that promote patriotism only stifles these qualities and discourages students from engaging in meaningful dialogue about their country.
In conclusion, the decision to cancel “USA Day” at Wellesley High School is a disheartening example of how political correctness can infringe upon our ability to celebrate and appreciate our country. It is a missed opportunity for students to come together, show school spirit, and embrace their shared nationality. It is my hope that schools across the country will recognize the importance of celebrating patriotism and fostering an inclusive environment that encourages respectful dialogue about our nation’s history and values.
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