'It's Become Blatant Racism': Colleyville Students Pledge - KERA He has served 35 years in education, all in Texas, including as principal of Colleyville Heritage High School from 2004 to 2006. Hed been playing sports in Colleyville since tee ball at age 4, and through select baseball and Pee Wee football, all the way through this, his junior year, shed attended every game. Gregg Jones and Gary Jacobson sat at Lewis kitchen table, in her upper-middle-class, redbrick home, on a quiet street in Colleyville, and grilled the mother and son for hours, during several interview sessions. 8:06 PM on Aug 30, 2021 CDT Updated at 1:21 PM on Sep 1, 2021 CDT. Who knew? Youget home! she told him. Butbefore he could pop open the champagne his boss called and asked him to check his email. How did you get the syringes? Instead of issuing their support of me, they came after me, he said. He sounded drunk. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Superintendent Robin Ryan announced Whitfield was being placed on leave in a message to parents Monday. But other than that, its great. While the status of this as an ongoing personnel matter limits the information that the District can disclose about the events leading up to this decision, the speculation and conjecture that surround these events warrant some additional context. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, 18-year-old man, student face charges after gun found in car at Colleyville Heritage High School, What we know after 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defers comment on revival of sexual harassment lawsuit. She went to sleep thinking it was the right thing to do. Police did not identify either individual. Hes on his third cycle.. Mom, Im going over there. Skater punks, Bryan would call them. Lewis begged him to calm down. He received a disciplinary letter from the district a few weeks later and was placed on administrative leave soon after that. Colleyville, Texas, principal resigning after critical race theory In June, Lewis scheduled to have her lawn mowed by a Mid Cities fireman who runs a small lawn-care company. One section on the report's website was called "Colleyville Heritage's team secret". 535. James Whitfield chose to resign from his position as principal of Colleyville Heritage High School and the school board unanimously accepted on Monday. No big deal, Bryan thought. Former principal files defamation lawsuit against Grapevine-Colleyville School would be out soon. The move comes a week after the principal and a crowd of supporters attended a school board meeting to address claims from a group of parents who say he is teaching critical race theory. If my house was on fire, would you put it out? she asked. Wednesday and Thursday shows are cancelled due to inclement weather. Media pundits like Hansen say she should shut up and let it be. Colleyville Heritage (CHHS) Lady Panthers Soccer's Tweets - Twitter As a new campus principal, we wanted to provide a smooth transition for Dr. Whitfield to Heritage Middle School, which is why we advised him of the concern and made a request for the photos to be taken down from Facebook, it added. "His diversity efforts have just been amazing," said student Samantha Zelling, who took part in Friday's march and protest. Not Bryans. Weve always been close, but since this, its been tough. Get out of the car, Dyer, he said. Lewis repeated that shed told him everything she knew. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading. 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THE SECRETARY AT COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL asked Lori Lewis for her sons last name. It's he and his beautiful wife, they have a beautiful family," said Sunni Roppollo, who has children at Colleyville Heritage High. Alphabet L - Z. lesli.ware@gcisd.net. One day in the lunchroom, Bryan walked up to a group of students gathered around a table. I cant run from this. At that moment, it didnt seem like an earth-shattering admission. Too many of them are, but this one certainly is. The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD school board voted unanimously on a proposal Monday not to renew the contract of suspended Heritage High School principal James Whitfield. Over time, Bryan began to trust them and open up. August 30, 2021 / 5:42 PM GPA/Ranking - Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School - SharpSchool We will not sit silently while these individuals continue their bigoted attacks. I have done nothing wrong by anyone, Whitfield said. She says she sued Coach Cunningham not just because she feels his remarks made life tough in Colleyville, but because she says she wants to be sure other schools will think twice before ignoring a whistle-blower. Dec 29, 2022 The 2022-23 UIL high school soccer season officially starts today and the Star Telegram released its first soccer area rankings this week. Also in the post, the principal referred to an incident in which a school administrator asked Whitfield to remove a photo of him and his wife, who is white, from his Facebook page. Whitfield added that he has no regrets over what has transpired over the last couple of months, hes happy that he stood up for what he believed in and he hopes thats what people can learn from his situation. GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Dozens of students and parents rallied outside Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's school board meeting Monday night, August 23, to show support for Colleyville. This story has been shared 117,245 times. There were also names. Theyd made a mistake, she says. Well, Im a friend of Coach Cunninghams. Because even though Lewis did the right thing, and even though she took every measure to protect her sons identity when she made that call and then later took her story to the media, it is Bryan who ultimately paid the price for his moms principled stand. When the kids get to middle school, a lot of them go to sports camps in the summer to improve. He hung up. Updated at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday with details throughout. Bryan got out and starting jawing with him. 6 /10. Can you take this picture down? She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied journalism and public relations. I just wish everyone else would.. It was the right thing to do. Anybody really believe that? 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Public school 1,974 Students Grades 9-12. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. For Lori Lewis is, if not a pariah in Colleyville, a shamed woman in the eyes of many who believe her campaign has unfairly smeared its high school, coach, and football program. Here is a look at the Top 3 girls teams in Class 5A. He meant half the players who mattered were juicing. Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. In May 2018, Dr. Ryan was named the 2018 Region XI Superintendent of the Year. James Whitfield, 43, principal at Colleyville Heritage High School, has been placed on leave by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD after being accused of teaching critical race theory at his. All students and staff are safe, the school . COLLEYVILLE The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Tarrant County on Tuesday requested a meeting with the civil rights office of the U.S. Department of Education to discuss the ongoing. But he doesnt like it., When her son talks, she stares at him intently, looking for signs that hes upset or angry. Anna Caplan covers McKinney, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville. But as Lewis read it, she found something horrible. Its he and his beautiful wife, they have a beautiful family, Sunni Roppollo, who has children at Colleyville Heritage High, told KXAS, adding that there was no reason to censor him.I chalk it up to educators are held to a different standard, unfortunately. That they are able to hear and see the students. She stared at the label, trying to concentrate as her heart rate spiked. Dr. James Whitfield has been on administrative leave since late August. The tick-tock drama of Bryans story, that compelling personal narrative, the hour-by-hour recounting of his traverse from good kid to drug user, would elevate the series. This PTA does not endorse n See more 636 people like this It's something he and the district have denied. Kids had easy access to steroids, athletes were using them, and high school administrators were in denial. In GCISD, we calculate 3 different GPAs following the conclusion of each semester. "They're here to show their voice. He decided in the summer to concentrate on baseball. But on Friday morning, students marched out of school to protest his treatment by Grapevine-Colleyville ISD administration, and to demand that their beloved principal be brought back to the campus. But she acknowledges that if shed known then how her city would turn against her, how her son would become ostracized by other kids, how her motives would be mocked on radio and television, how her actions would be second-guessed by police, it would have given her pause. The architects of the theory argue that the United States was founded on the theft of land and labor and that federal law has preserved the unequal treatment of people on the basis of race. Oh, no. Im used to it.. 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Opposition to critical race theory has become a rallying cry for Texas Republican leaders, who claim its indoctrinating students and teaching white students that they are racist. Lewis told Beal she was left with no choice but to take her story to the media. While the move may have been about personnel, Whitfield said it feels personal. Lets go, then, he said. I showed it to my wife, who immediately begins to well up with tears," he said. Faking it wasnt easy. Whitfield reached an agreement with Grapevine-Colleyville ISD after being accused of teaching critical race theory at his high school and placed on administrative leave. Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District - Wikipedia Colleyville Heritage High School Principal James Whitfield has faced sharp criticism from some parents who are accusing him of teaching critical race theory. She checked the time. And it has nearly ruined their lives. She couldnt even get her grass cut? The school became the focus of national attention during a 2005 steroid scandal involving multiple student-athletes. An 18-year-old man and a juvenile student are facing criminal charges after a handgun was found inside a student's car at Colleyville Heritage High School on Tuesday. Her son, a junior at Colleyville Heritage High School, had several such travel bags in his closet, but the others were all pressed flat, unused. Some in the district have accused him of implementing critical race theory in the classroom. The answer, anabolic steroids, provided a bit of relief. As Lewis recalls, Beal said, Ive talked to Coach Cunningham, and he says its not true. Website. The titles in the list range from children's books and anti-bullying tips to novels that discuss racism and sexuality. I dont think that was crazy.. Sort of. Colleyville Heritage High School is a top rated, public school located in COLLEYVILLE, TX. Grapevine-Colleyville sources have said that the district does not teach CRT, a doctrine that pushes the notion that racism underpins Americas history, laws and institutions, according to the Dallas Morning News. Bryan understands, she says. He agreed not to name the family members. So I wouldnt feel comfortable mowing your lawn.. We just have to lay low, she said. Students held walkout in support of Colleyville Heritage HS principal Lewis was convinced the tiny bottle held heroin, unaware that most illicit drugs are not sold with pharmaceutical labels. Updated at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday with details throughout. "If they do proceed with firing him, I hope the administration knows that these people aren't going anywhere," fellow student Sunehra Chowdhury said of the students who walked out of class. The only other known instance in which a group of high school athletes admitted to steroid use was in Buckeye, Ariz., in fall 2003, according to the Associated Press. "They did not feel there was a problem that we needed to look into," Rogers said. Shows are now Feb. 3 (Fri.), 4 (Sat. They had pieced together a clear picture of a serious problem. The district had no additional comments Monday night because it is an ongoing personnel matter, a spokeswoman said in a prepared statement. Nine CHHS players have admitted to using steroids. The students named an adult with no ties to the school as the source of the substances. Nor was the decision made in response to allegations Dr. Whitfield was teaching Critical Race Theory, or because of the photos on his social media account that were brought to the attention of the District in 2019. No one could see her talking to school officials. But the reporters needed something else. It was too quiet, she says. Colleyville Heritage High School - Athletics - Steroid Controversy The Colleyville kids rarely venture far from home. A Texas school board proposes the non-renewal of a contract for a The high school has been categorized as one of the top 100 high schools in the United States of America by the Newsweek magazine's Challenge Index. I know that there's just so many people under these attacks and that's my greatest fear because this profession means so much to me, he said. The photos were from an anniversary trip. All she does is shake her head and say, The parents in this town Shes already seen how it has enveloped Bryan. In a town like Colleyville, you cant tell anyone a secret you want kept. Submission Deadline: 11/4/22. Since then, the district has stressed the move has nothing to do. Colleyville Heritage became the focus of a district investigation during the 2004-2005 school year after a Panther football/baseball player and his mother confronted school administrators and GCISD about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. COLLEYVILLE - Nine Colleyville Heritage High School students involved in football and other athletics have admitted to using steroids, district officials said Friday. The story said one boy admitted to using them. Aria Jones, Breaking news reporter. All that stuff I could handle, and I do handle, she says. And even if the answer was all of them, how many had gone to Kroger and said she needed them for a horse? Judges rejected so many of the girls that they did not have enough cheerleaders for a junior varsity squad this year. I wanted to protect him. Hes a good kid. Among other things, SB 3 bans schools from making political activism part of a course and says teachers may not be compelled to talk about a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs.. ABSENCES. Hey, you little pussy, he said. Except for a few friends, he felt ostracized. Aria writes about breaking news. 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Dozens Of Colleyville Heritage High Students Rally In Support Of She said the issue comes up informally "every time a professional athlete makes headlines" for steroid use. Some parents learned about the photo incident when they read Whitfields account on Facebook. She was still at her sales conference. She tries to focus on the things shes helped accomplish. Not their real names, of course. Lewis made it clear that they could not take her son out of class to talk to him. How many of them bought needles for players? One of those parents complained about the photo and the district ordered Whitfield to take it down. Thats it? Dallas Cowboys want another playmaker on offense. "Because of his extreme views I ask that a full review of Mr. Whitfield's tenure in our district be examined and that his contract be terminated effective immediately," said Clark, who lost a recent campaign to join the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD school board. Then on July 26 of this year, a former school board candidate named Stetson Clark stepped up to the microphone during a public comment period to accuse Whitfield of being an advocate for critical race theory: the idea that racism runs deep and continues to shape American society today. She didnt feel proud that shed proven the school wrong. That they will no longer give into that culture of forcing to assimilate and being ashamed of their identity," said student Sunehra Cowdhury. "The only mention we make is a warning on health effects on our Web site," she said. The Colleyville Heritage Steroid Scandal After finding steroids in her son's athletic bag in September of 2004, a Colleyville Heritage mom approached school administrators after. And the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has adopted an aggressive drug-testing policy, due largely to the hot media glare Lewis helped focus on the school and its tepid (in her view) initial response to her charges. Can you hide it?' To the kids, it wasnt just about making coaches happy. Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, TX I think its silly, I cant see why a husband and wife cant have a picture of them in a sweet moment, she said. Jones and Jacobson talked to others in Colleyville who were suspected users, and all denied it. He will step down as principal at Colleyville Heritage High School and remain on paid leave until 2023. first accused of teaching critical race theory during a Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District school board meeting. I am the first African American to assume the role of principal at my current school in its 25-year history, and I am keenly aware of how much fear this strikes in the hearts of a small minority who would much rather things go back to the way they used to be.". Colleyville Heritage 31 Arlington Heights 41 Final Box Score All Contest Videos Oct 15, 2022 @ 2:59am Texas: Defensive Touchdowns from Weekend of Oct 7th, 2022 Watch this highlight video More Videos Oct 14, 2022 @ 5:54pm Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster The coach, Chris Cunningham, denied the accusations in reports published at the time and said he was adamantly against steroids. As she waited, she overheard customers gabbing. CHHS has several sub-administrators who are given students to oversee based on last name. ), & 6 (Mon.) at 7pm. Love will! The Tarrant County Narcotics Unit, now working the steroids investigation, told Lewis that her first call should have been to them months ago. Cooper vs. Colleyville Heritage - Texas High School Girls Basketball mr buva 0 No views 52 seconds ago #highschoolbasketball Stream Here https://gametoday.hs-sport.live/highs. In the minds of many, she carries with her the scarlet S affixed to those in small towns, suburban or rural, who dont honor the sanctity of high school football: snitch, squealer, sinner. "I look at the picture, and I look at the words above it, and it says, 'Is this the Dr. Whitfield we want leading our schools?' Thats what everybody should be doing. Texas high school accused of racism after holding Trump-themed rally James Whitfield, who was named Colleyville Heritage High School's first African-American principal in 2020, posted that during the July 26 board meeting, he was publicly named and accused of . "When a social media concern is brought to the attention of the district, we have a responsibility to review it. Colleyville Heritage High School principal James Whitfield has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to Grapevine-Colleyville . Read more about this topic: Colleyville Heritage High School, Athletics Other articles related to "steroid controversy, steroid, steroids": It has 1,879 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A high school principal at the center of a controversy in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is now on administrative leave. Only 22,000 people live in Colleyville. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands. It didnt take long for more questions to come. When Bryan got to school on Monday, it didnt take long to see that his cover had been blown. Sports means everything to folks here, Bryan says. While at UT, Catherine served as managing editor of The Daily Texan, UT's student paper, and interned at the Texas Tribune and Houston Chronicle. She demanded to know why he was taking steroids. "What he's done is said listen, we teach lots of different types of kids. She knew the pettiness would get worse once she filed the lawsuit. From the moment I called the school, I didnt want him involved. They know.. He just wants to enjoy his senior year, and I want to do everything I can to help him., But, she says, she believes she has a mission.
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