A group of unruly Tennessee high school students “went too far” with an originally sanctioned upperclassman prank, destroying classrooms and hallways in their frenzy, causing “pretty devastating” damage.
Spring Hill High School was left in ruins and forced to close for a day after about 100 students were allowed into the building by district officials last week as activity quickly went sideways, according to reports. It is said that it was done.
Maury County Schools Superintendent Lisa Ventura said the damage was “pretty devastating and pretty disappointing,” even if it wasn’t as bad as originally thought.
“There was an abundance of ingredients.[s]Lots of Toilet Paper, Lots of Trash” Ventura he told WKRN.
Paintball debris and numerous liquids were also found in the hallways and classrooms.
Two students also told WKRN on social media that they saw “desks piled up, books all over the place, and trash scattered all over the school.”
About 40 weekend meal bags meant for students in need, as well as hygiene products, were also destroyed, said Sherry Sassen, director of a local aid center that helped gather supplies, The Tennessean reported.
“This is a very unusual situation,” said Maury County Sheriff Bucky Rowland. said the Tennessean. “That should never have happened. I can tell you that.”
The student’s parent, Devan Allen, told WKRN that her child had come to the school “to do an approved activity for an upperclassman prank.”
“It was definitely too far, no question. Too far,” Allen was quoted as saying.
The next day the school was closed so the mess could be cleaned up.
The school initially asked students who were on campus at the time of the vandalism to pay $50 in restitution and community service time, but the next day it announced it would target only the students who went too far. She said she withdrew it in anticipation. station.
“We are working to identify many of the individuals involved and are gathering evidence,” Sheriff Rowland said, according to The Tennessean.
“We are gathering all the facts to determine whether a crime was committed. Whether it was a school event that got out of hand or a crime depends on other circumstances.”
