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Jenna Linden:
"Over the past few weeks there have been many articles written by community members expressing opinions regarding the recent “scandal” at Basalt High School. As the editor of the BHS newspaper, The Longhorn Roundup, I feel it is important that the feelings and emotions at Basalt High are shared, as well.
The past few weeks have not been easy for anyone who stepped foot into BHS. It seemed as if oppressive gray clouds loomed over our halls and classrooms. There were no local newspapers to be found at BHS because students came to school early to collect such papers and dispose of them before they could be read by students. This speaks volumes because at any high school gossip rules the halls, but after this incident our students felt a need to defend and protect our school and the student and teacher involved.
“I didn't want everyone to be reading the stories in class and making it an awkward situation for anyone who was close to both parties,” said Carina Capobianco, a member of the BHS girls basketball team. “Coach Redfern was a big role model in my life, and even after all that has happened I still look up to her because I know that not everyone is perfect.”
Students at BHS are very sensitive about this situation and are very defensive of their school. A former student of BHS made a derogatory comment about the situation on Facebook. She was bombarded with 45 comments in defense of BHS and the student involved.
It is important that this issue does not reflect on our school as a whole or on our student body. Students feel that the actions of two people should not define the character of the 400-plus members of BHS. We have received snide comments and gestures from other schools in the valley. We ask for respect...."
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"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
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February 16, 2012
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Basalt High teacher faces felony charge for alleged relationship with student"
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Having watched Lauren grow up, this is a painful to watch story for 'SandBox Nanny'. Her heart and her thoughts go out to her and her family. Who at one time, also reached out to ours.
The best advice she can give to Lauren is to tell the truth and no matter how hard or unfair and out of balance the rest of the world gets as you go through this; do not back down from that.
It may take a long, long time to get the truth told but especially do not allow anyone in power to distort that truth while you work your way to the end.
There will be minimal to no further coverage on SandBoxBlogs of Lauren's story. Comment ability will also remain blocked.
(Read the coverage in the Aspen Daily? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
Having watched Lauren grow up, this is a painful to watch story for 'SandBox Nanny'. Her heart and her thoughts go out to her and her family. Who at one time, also reached out to ours.
The best advice she can give to Lauren is to tell the truth and no matter how hard or unfair and out of balance the rest of the world gets as you go through this; do not back down from that.
It may take a long, long time to get the truth told but especially do not allow anyone in power to distort that truth while you work your way to the end.
There will be minimal to no further coverage on SandBoxBlogs of Lauren's story. Comment ability will also remain blocked.
(Read the coverage in the Aspen Daily? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
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