December 23, 2009

Student Suspended For Dressing in Santa Suit

Wallingford, DE, United States (AHN) – A Delaware County high school senior was suspended for too much Christmas spirit on Tuesday. The student came to school dressed in a Santa suit and was immediately suspended for the day, according to reports.

Michael Hance, a senior at Strath Haven High School, reportedly said he told teachers and administrators nearly a month ago that he would be wearing the Santa outfit. He said the teachers told him not to wear it, but figured if he did and they told him to take it off, he would.

However, he was never given a chance to take off the suit. Instead, not five minutes after entering the school, Hance said he was suspended, according to reports.

Barbara Hance, the boy’s mother, reportedly said she knew of his plan to wear the suit, and agreed if told to take it off he should.

According to the school’s code of conduct, the Santa suit apparently did not adhere to the guidelines that students should “dress in an appropriate manner.” The code reportedly states administrators have the right to take action if they determine a student’s attire is distracting or disruptive to the teaching and learning process, or endangers the health or safety of other students.

Hance says has no regrets and would do it again if given the chance because he reportedly thinks it isn’t right to suspend a student for wearing a Santa suit.

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