Racial tension runs high at Spring Grove Area High School
May 24, 2007 — Police searched students for weapons amid reports of increased racial tension and the threat of weapons being brought to Spring Grove Area High School this morning.
The search was a result of three racially charged incidents at the high school this week, including two derogatory racial comments written at the school Monday and Tuesday and a “black on white” fight Wednesday, said Northern York County Regional Police Chief Carl Segatti.
In the interracial fight, one of the juveniles was slightly injured, and a 16-year-old was charged with disorderly conduct, Segatti said. He declined to release who was injured and who was charged by race.
“Today, we had officers at the school to do our best to assure that the educational process will go on,” Segatti said.
The search was in response to weapons being brought to school and as a precaution to assure student safety, Segatti said.
In a letter sent home with students, Supt. David Stricker reminded parents that “the district and local authorities are doing everything possible to ensure a safe school day each and every day for our students.”
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Racial tension runs high at Spring Grove Area High School
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