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2008, 2009, 2010 FAMILIES
CALL YVETTE 994-9648, email Nanee_angel@yahoo.com
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NO way Jose!
RRPS break your contract and go back to The Pit!
Brian
Thank you to all those families keeping this graduation alive!
Gregory
We are praying for this decision to be resolved.
The local newspaper has already taken sides and unfairly characterizes anyone that disagrees with the decision.
Anyone that disagrees with the decision does not need to be ridiculed for thinking differently. They should not be categorized as less American. They had nothing to do with last years crowd. They don’t need lessons on raising children from people who have a column in the newspaper. Or lessons in what a cruel “woild” we live in, or “buck up.”
The newspapers should have their top reporter in the face of district office asking hard questions, like how come everyone was not allowed to voice their opinions? Is there political pressure and by whom? Why did the principal get booed? Is this discrimination? Does this in fact affect our Hispanic families?
They actually told families 10 years old and younger that they can’t celebrate. Yes they recommend that young people can’t see an event with their own eyes even though it is actually positive reinforcement. Remember our state tops the charts in suicides and dropouts. They literally called fellow “Ranchoans, whiners, greedy and to get over it.”
Funny is funny but the April Fool’s deal was “underhanded and nasty” quoting the newspaper.
Belinda
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
KW
"The proof is in the pudding"
When you take everything all of the reasons pro and con, this was done wrong.
Go Back to The PIT
Matt
I want the graduation to return to the best location to have it, The Pit
Annie
A website to get the gradution changed that is really wonderful!
Great thinking!
Phyl
Read the comments Dr. Cleveland call off your mistake.
Jaz
Ode to JOY!
Let's Rock this function out!
Hailey
All the king's horses and all the king's men could not put Dr. Cleveland together again.
Pssssst Sue, they gave you's BAD advice, there ain't no WMD's "whining Mexican dudes"!
LET MY PEOPLE GOOOOO!
This is goin' to wreck your career..stop now!
Arturo
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 4/9
Call Yvette 994-9648
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Monday April 9 at 5:00 pm
ANYONE THAT CAN ATTEND PLEASE GO
HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS-FRIENDS-ANYONE
WHO WANTS TO SUPPORT THE MOVE TO THE PIT
PLEASE GO
CALL ME IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND
SO WE CAN ALL GET TOGETHER BEFORE THAT DATE
MY NUMBER AGAIN IS 994-9648
OR EMAIL ME AT nanee_angel@yahoo.com
Change our graduation Back
All 2007 SENIORS!!!
Go Back to THE PIT
And in the end the love you take.....
That is right!
Even the Beatles wrote "Get Back",
we need to take that advice and get back!
OH YEAH!!!!
This is a little Shout Out to Doctor Cleveland.
Dr., you and all the teachers have taught us, and taught us well.
This is not at all fair, please do the right thing and go back to the Pit.
The Class of 2007 RULES!!
He said She said,
Dr. Cleveland, We are a family of four, and we are ok on tickets. I just got off the phone with another family who said some parents met with you today. What prompted me to write this now is, we are running out of time.
The actual seniors graduating and their families are the ones that should be allowed to vote.
We are getting shorter on time, I could not be there today due to work and I really applaud those that could get there.
I will talk with them directly tonight when I am off work. This has really hurt families. The newspaper is cruel.
I have now heard pretty much all the reasons and you have been told over and over how this has been dealt is wrong, unfair and discriminatory.
One side is trying to explain and justify and using their efforts to keep this in Rio Rancho.
The other side is being put down for speaking up.
And I agree with this email:
Surely we have legal rights?
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? I have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
I understand this was given to you, well, do the right thing Dr. Cleveland.
Aggie.
I agree with this email:
Surely we have legal rights?
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? I have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
Alonzo
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
Attention: Seniors, Parents, Guardians, Families, Relatives, Students and concerned persons
REMEMBER THIS DECISION WILL AFFECT ALL GRADUATING SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES NOW 2007 & OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS OR UNTIL THE NEW SCHOOL IS OPEN!
GREAT NEWS!!
THE PIT IS STILL AVAILABLE ON MAY 19TH
AND THEY WILL NOT BE BOOKING THAT TIME AND DATE FOR ANYONE
IT IS STILL OPEN!!!
Please visit the web log, copy and paste this into your browser
http://rioranchogradsunite.blogspot.com/
You can also email: cmj2nc@aol.com if you have any problems posting comments on the blog, thank you.
We are a group of families that would like to have the Class of 2007 Graduation returned to "The PIT."
At minimum, let’s put this matter to a fair vote.
We are respectfully asking Dr. Sue Cleveland to make the decision to return to "The PIT."
RRPS has broken contracts before and can break this contract now and go "BACK TO THE PIT."
We need all persons that want the Graduation to be returned to "The PIT" to let your voice be heard.
In an unprecedented administrative decision, input was NOT allowed, requested or regarded by everyone affected. Only certain voices were heard.
This last minute decision has affected all of the graduating Seniors for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 along with their families and loved ones.
Due to this last minute decision over 10,000 people will not be able to attend the 2007 graduation.
We have heard all the reasons and explanations given by the administration and strongly feel they do not outweigh the fact that a fair process did not occur in the first place concerning this matter.
Please go online now. We have every right to be heard. "It’s not over till it’s over."
BACK TO the Pit
FAMILY AND friends of Rio Rancho High School graduates DISCUSSION GROUP
Please visit the web log, copy and paste this into your browser
http://rioranchogradsunite.blogspot.com/
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“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
I don't know what to write but I sure like this:
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
Surely we have legal rights?
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? I have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
Surely we have legal rights?
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? I have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
Going back to the Pit is a great idea. For many students this is there only claim to fame. Relatives would like to attend the ceremony and the Pit can hold more people who obviously would like to attend. Having a graduation with limited seating is archaic and so bourgeois. Step up to the plate and give family a chance to celebate this momentous occasion. Many have to travel great distances. Do you remember how they treated Mary and Joseph, there was no room at the inn. Don't do the same to the greates class of Rio Rancho's history, the class of 2007.
“Fail to Plan
Plan to Fail”
"We'll have to have cable."
"What are you doing for DISH subscribers?"
You are trying to put a band-aid on a severe wound
Thanks Malone
Aubry
We need your help everyone must be united. We can sign a thousand petitions, but they’re NOT going to go back. PLEASE let there be a fair vote. We need to continue to show that we want THE PIT back. Please call Yvette for more info 994-9648 thanks for all your support.
Gary Herron from the Rio Rancho paper was very wrong for trying to put an age limit on who may attend the graduation.
The way I see it as a senior, is we are role models for the younger children to stay in school so they will accomplish this in their life.
It teaches children that if we can do it they can do it too just stay in school and do good.
It is wrong to not let them go then it just makes them think well since I may not attend to see them graduate why should they?
It is also making Herron look really bad for trying to say that children 10 years and under should stay home with a babysitter.
Why dont he stay home himself?
We seniors are really good role models for those that are younger so they will want to stay in school.
IT shows them that anything we put our minds to and make goals we can accomplish.
We Need to go back to the Pit so everyone may attend no matter what the age is.
Dr. Sue Cleveland,
Thousands of people will not be allowed to attend the graduation. It is imperative you put this to a vote. All seniors and their families, not just those who complained after the 2006 graduation.
Jack
RRPS left parents out of a significant decision.The PIT will hold 13,000 people.The Star Center 5500.This is the largest graduating class.Plans should have been vote on by the people it most affects.Last year the PIT was packed with families and the graduating class was not as large.Go back now.
Eli
AWESOME!
Doc Clevelander,
Yo!
This is bogus!
Don't rip off the masses!
Let em VOTE!
ROCK THE VOTE!
Get it?
Got it?
Good?
Go Back
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Monday April 9 at 5:00 pm
ANYONE THAT CAN ATTEND PLEASE GO
HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS-FRIENDS-ANYONE
WHO WANTS TO SUPPORT THE MOVE TO THE PIT
PLEASE GO
CALL ME IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND
SO WE CAN ALL GET TOGETHER BEFORE THAT DATE
MY NUMBER AGAIN IS 994-9648
OR EMAIL ME AT nanee_angel@yahoo.com
Before any contracts were signed
Note:
RRPS received my comment at the very beginning when this all started - and before any contracts were signed!
The decision to move the 2007 graduation was handled improperly and was the wrong decision. Parents should have been surveyed prior to the decision. Please let me know who was responsible for this decision. The current class sizes are too large to try to graduate anywhere smaller than the Pit. My wife and I have 5 children, one of which graduates this year. My parents, who have already bought airline tickets from Ohio, my wife's parent's and a couple sisters plan to attend just like the past two years. Who do I get to leave home with my allotment of six tickets? I know there will be many other people in the same situation. Do you really expect people to return their six tickets? The only chance I have of letting my family share the occasion is to find some friend who isn't using all of their tickets. I highly recommend you reconsider the decision and keep the Pit location while you still can.
The schools truly try to teach Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Democracy to name a few.
But SADLY, and I do mean SADLY, they don’t practice what they preach starting at the very TOP!
I copied this from another comment but I really thought it really hit the nail on the head.
Dr. Cleveland, Mayor Jackson, Corporate Sponsors, The Observer this is DISCRIMINATION!
Christian
THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Monday April 9 at 5:00 pm
ANYONE THAT CAN ATTEND PLEASE GO
HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS-FRIENDS-ANYONE
WHO WANTS TO SUPPORT THE MOVE TO THE PIT
PLEASE GO
CALL ME IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND
SO WE CAN ALL GET TOGETHER BEFORE THAT DATE
MY NUMBER AGAIN IS 994-9648
OR EMAIL ME AT nanee_angel@yahoo.com
"Precious moments" in time, that is what is special in life.
Watching your son or daughter graduate IN PERSON is an important "precious moment", truly a celebration.
It is not about us it is about THEM!
IT REALLY IS ABOUT ALL OF US!
The graduates have earned it through 12 years of study.
THEIR FAMILIES ARE SO PROUD!
We applaud all of those teachers and school staff that helped them along the way.
Thank you and God Bless.
Dr. Cleveland do the right thing, THOUSANDS ARE BEING ALIENATED from this grand event, your decision is WRONG!
Ross
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? I have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
Laurie
GO BACK!
Dr. Cleveland and RRPS,
I believe we have our accurate facts listed here numerous times. So, like an echo, Dr. Cleveland, “it is NOT why you imposed your decision, IT IS HOW you imposed your decision.” I understand you actually took the time to meet with some parents. We all are coming from different points of view but agree on the main issues. I have read the different emails being passed along and I for one need you to understand I fortunately have secured some extra tickets. BUT THERE ARE FOUR FAMILY MEMBERS IN FROM OUT OF TOWN THAT WON’T BE ABLE TO ATTEND AND IT WAS NOT EASY HUSLTING DOWN THE EXTRA ONES EITHER, IT WAS A PAIN. My family won’t have enough there are many more families that also won’t. I want you to know it was VERY difficult figuring who got to go and who didn’t. That is where I agree with the comments calling this matter discrimination. The only reason I was able to secure those tickets is because of all the parents that I know, I really feel for the families that need extra tickets and don’t know as many people that I do. This makes their task all the more difficult. I heard you apologized; I have a much better suggestion, let US VOTE.
EACH SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER IS SWORN IN BY A JUDGE AND THEIR OATH OF SERVICE MAINTAINS THEY MUST UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS THE SCHOOL'S, ISN'T THIS A DIRECT VIOLATION OF "DUE PROCESS", FAIR PROCESS, OR ANY EQUAL AND "GOOD FAITH" STANDARDS THAT ADHERE TO OUR CONSTITUTION AND WHAT THEY WERE FOUNDED ON? I HAVE PERSONALLY HEARD THAT DR. CLEVELAND IS "FAIR" AND WE ARE ABSOLUTELY COUNTING ON THAT IN THIS MATTER.
Shirley
Doc let's PACK THE PIT!
Capacity of the Pit:
18,000 plus can fit.
A section is blocked off so now 12,000 can fit.
They had to open up that section for last year’s graduation for us because we had the largest Class, which meant more people.
The 2007 Class is even Bigger, which will mean more people.
The media and school started out saying that 690 Seniors would be graduating; NOW they are saying 770 Seniors are graduating.
That means their figures were off and there will be more people coming.
Do you realize the graduating Class WILL be even bigger as each year goes by?
The section can be opened up so 13,000, 15,000 or up to 18,000 people as needed.
IF YOU DON’T THINK THE NUMBERS ARE CORRECT, CALL THE PIT.
A local newspaper reporter (Gary Herron) is trying to say 11,000 would come BUT remember, he is basing it on what he thinks last years’ numbers were, but he his wrong. Then he suggests that 10 years old and under CANNOT attend the graduation! Can you believe that? He is WRONG on last years’ numbers because they had to open up the section that is closed off, so there were more then 11,000 people present, this means more will come this year along with anyone under the age of 10!
Rio Rancho year in and year out AVERAGES roughly 20 people per graduate. That is an average.
Whatever numbers you want to use the fact remains the same 11,000+ to 15,000+ people are being affected by this decision.
“Let me play the devil’s advocate”, (like Gary did) WHAT IS WRONG WITH RIO RANCHO “PACKING THE PIT” FOR A GRADUATION?
We should be proud we did! Isn’t it true that Sue Cleveland and company, Gary Herron and Coach Brian Smith exhorted and hoped that we would “Pack The Pit” for all of basketball games?
Didn’t Mayor Jackson show his support and come out for the game; I think that is Great that he showed his support over a GAME?
QUOTING: Mayor Kevin Jackson said the development of the city's school district has given Rio Rancho a sense of identity.
"We didn't have that when I was growing up," said Jackson, who has lived in Rio Rancho since the 1960s and plans to attend tonight's championship. "There's an elevation in pride in how well the teams have done, not just in athletics, but in academic, student government and all the student-related programs."
QUOTING: "You saw the crowd tonight," Rio Rancho coach Brian Smith said after the Rams semifinal win Thursday night at The Pit. "There are 70,000 people in Rio Rancho. This place should be packed. Where is everybody?"
I think this was Great too showing support and networking with others!
QUOTING: Sarah Stevenson, a team manager, hung flyers around the sprawling Rio Rancho campus Thursday to promote the game.
"I saw a lot of people stopping to look at them and a lot of people asked me about the game," Stevenson said.
Her mother, who works at a local elementary school, told Stevenson that e-mails about Rams basketball have been flowing into her inbox. Gary did you do these interviews? No that was an Albuquerque Tribune reporter.
Consider then we want to “PACK THE PIT” for a sporting event, AND I DO TOO, why not “PACK THE PIT” for RRPS’s BIGGEST EVENT, their High School Graduation?!
I would hope our Mayor that showed that much enthusiasm for a “game” would show more for the WRONG being imposed on the Class of 2007.
I would hope Sue Cleveland and company, along with Gary Herron and other media that showed that much enthusiasm for a “game” would show more for the WRONG being imposed on the Class of 2007 especially our Seniors our children!
Weren’t we condemned and criticized in the news, in public for our emails and networking to get this situation changed?
Mayor Jackson, Sue Cleveland and company, Gary Herron, the Ryans and other media, which is more important a “game” or a graduation? I feel they are both important.
What about the fact that several thousands are affected men, women and children?
What about the fact an injustice has been dealt them?
What is wrong with anyone striving for:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”
“GO BACK TO THE PIT – PACK THE PIT” anyone under 10 are welcome too!
Surely we have legal rights?
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? I have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
Lorenzo
Dear Dr. Cleveland
Read the comments submitted to this website.
The school’s decision is seriously wrong, no matter the reasons this is grossly unjust. I have heard all of the explanations pro and con, and you continue full speed ahead. Sure, life is not fair, but what about right and wrong? You advised some parents “I wish we had it to do over again”. Hmmm…….you have time to do it over again.
1. Allow seniors and their families to vote.
2. Why, because you have already allowed input from some of the public and your staff and then acted on it.
3. You have not allowed input by everyone that is directly affected.
4. You will then know which is location to use.
5. If you don’t allow this vote then take the graduation back to The Pit.
6. Dr. Cleveland you are being advised and influenced by persons that have their own motives and interests. Of course businesses and the mayor offer their support but they are overlooking some critical facts.
7. My motive here is simply this, our children, if you don’t allow this vote or change this back Dr. Cleveland, then you have to understand your decision is discriminatory, unfair and was not done in “good faith”.
8. Further, if you allow your current course to continue you are then absolutely negligent in your constitutional duties that govern not only your subordinates but also our children.
9. Consider if you will, you have had students motivated enough to prepare petitions, you had families come together to question your decision, because no one would listen to their concerns.
10. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Darlene
Dr. Cleveland, RRPS, Mayor Jackson, The Observer,
We all know right from wrong:
“what we got here is failure to communicate”
Yes, Call Yvette 994-9648
We have started a Hard Copy paper PETITION and if you would like to sign it, please call me and I will meet you to get it signed.
My number again is 994-9648.
Happy Easter,
and Dr. Cleveland
"do the right thing"
let us VOTE,
or go back!
HEY EVERYONE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TOMORROW APRIL 9,2007 WE NEED YOU BE TO THERE BY 5:00PM AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE. WE NEED ALL THE SUPPORT WE CAN GET TO SHOW THEM ITS NOT ONLY A FEW OF US THAT WANT IT AT THE PIT.
ATTN SENIORS: WE NEED ALL OF YOU TO GET A WHITE T-SHIRT SAYING IF THE CHOICE IS OURS WE WANT THE PIT. WEAR THEM TO SCHOOL TOMORROW(MONDAY) AND TO THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
ATTN SENIORS:
WE NEED ALL OF YOU TO GET A WHITE T-SHIRT SAYING IF THE CHOICE IS OURS WE WANT THE PIT. WEAR THEM TO SCHOOL TOMORROW(MONDAY) AND TO THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Is there anything in the state of New Mexico, indoors, with 35,000 seats?
My fellow Rio Rancho Public School employees and Dr. Sue Cleveland:
I for one would like to reflect, “here's a situation that disproportionately affects large families. Is it an ‘unintended consequence’ that most of the large families who will have to pare down their numbers to 6 or 8, are Hispanic?
Is it “arrogance and thoughtlessness” or are we all just “Victims of political posturing”?
Is it true "The proof is in the pudding"?
Is it really discrimination?
Is it ok for The Observer, etc., to batter persons that in truth are only exercising their First Amendment Rights?
Who is really being “underhanded and nasty at best”?
Is it fair anyone under the age of 10 years old can’t attend any graduations?
Is it true families along with their graduates are being adversely affected by this last minute decision?
Is it true the “many” that wanted the graduation here in Rio Rancho because of the 2006 graduation problems, were only “one hundred” people?
Is it true seniors and their families were not allowed to vote?
Is it true this will impact 10 to 14,000 people this year?
Is it true you can break the contract?
Is it true that Dr. Cleveland said, “I wish I had this to do over again” referring the current decision?
Is it true, traveling to the graduation, parking and leaving the graduation is going to make for “one fun day”?
Is it true The Pit is ranked number 13 in the world?
Is it true Mayor Kevin Jackson along with other businesses are doing “all they can to keep this in Rio Rancho”?
Is it true we have an interesting list of “corporate sponsors”?
Is it true that students from “Cibola High School caused most of the uproar at last year’s graduation” and The Observer and all other naysayers have it all wrong by blaming “cousins” and extended family?
Is it true if The Observer actually placed a “real” reporter to ask tough questions that they would have found out that “fact” along with all the others?
Is it true RRPS is keeping the so called “contract” on “the down low” because the “corporate sponsors” “cut us one helluva deal, spanning the next 3 to 5 years and they don’t want to get the next graduation classes for 2008, 2009, and 2010 riled up yet?
Is it true Mr. VonAncken always tells students in his speeches “the choice is yours” but the reality is not this time?
Is it true the school board does not have any Hispanics on it?
Is it true the “parent council” does not have any Hispanics on it?
RRPS employee
"It takes a village to raise a child."
"But only part of that village is allowed to attend the child's graduation" S. Andrade
Newcast on 4/8 stated, the decision to change the graduation from The Pit to the Star Center was principal Richard VonAncken’s decision and that Dr. Sue Cleveland approved Mr. VonAncken's decision. Also, the school board has NO intentions of changing Mr. VonAncken’s decision.
the link:
www.koat.com/video/11577440/index.html?taf=alb
Newcast on 4/8 stated, the decision to change the graduation from The Pit to the Star Center was principal Richard VonAncken’s decision and that Dr. Sue Cleveland approved Mr. VonAncken's decision. Also, the school board has NO intentions of changing Mr. VonAncken’s decision.
Folks,
Myself, my husband and one other parent met with Dr. Cleveland this morning to discuss the graduation. She was not aware that it had been announced on the news broadcast that the board had no intention of changing. She was curious to know where that came from.
PLEASE SHOW UP TO THE BOARD MEETING TODAY AT 5PM! Dr. Cleveland DID NOT say that they WOULD NOT change it! IF YOU ARE TRULY DISPLEASED WITH THE CURRENT SITUATION, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THE MEETING TODAY!
Gidge
School Board Meeting TODAY:
Get there BEFORE 5:30 if at all possible
5 PM is best,
But EVEN if you are running late due to work or traffic,
come anyway,
because they usually cover other matters before people start speaking
so please go ahead and come.
District office, 500 Laser Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-896-0667
MY SISTER IS GRADUATING AND I WON'T SEE HER. THIS IS UPSETTING COME ON CLEAVLAND WE WANT THE GRADUATION AT THE PIT
We WANT to vote. America is about DEMOCRACY in accordance to the United States Constitution.
Nick
CONGRATULATIONS TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES THAT PACKED THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING!!
Even several news affiliates made it!!
NOW WE WANT TO PACK THE PIT!
NEXT SCHOOL BOARD IS April 23, 2007
Austin
Congratulations for what?
BRAVO!!
TO ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES
“For the sake of our children”
PACK THE PIT!
Rod
SENIORS "Do not go gentle into that good night"
2007 SENIORS ROCK!
Jesse
SENIORS, "Rage, rage against the dying of the light"
SENIOR 2007
Mark
SENIORS, “Bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray…
Do not go gentle into that good night…
Rage, rage against the dying of the light”
ALL SENIORS, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010!
"No matter what they (RRPS) end up doing please don't forget,
'The class of 2007 and their families were NOT allowed or asked for input, (the decision) discriminates against ANYONE that needs more than 6 or 8 tickets.'
And because of this 'thousands' are being affected.
Surely they must be better stewards of our children?"
Kenny
Hi, I just caught part of the news coverage on channel 7 and 13 tonight, they showed a brief clip of Dr. V. Sue Cleveland saying "they did things wrong". Can anyone quote everything she said?
Dick
5TH newscast:
the link:
www.koat.com/video/11593262/index.html?taf=alb
Dr. V. Sue Cleveland,
Updated, please disregard my earlier email, thank you.
You stated on camera 04/09/07 that parents were given 4 months notice about your decision.
Feel free to rebut this.
Please know there were several families that never received the “letter” from the school, which informed about the change. It is my understanding that Mrs. Gidget Anaya testified to you concerning how the “letter” arrived. You were advised if parents was not paying attention and did not read thoroughly through all of the documents that were mailed along with the “letter” about the graduation being changed, the “letter” was easily missed. Because the “letter” about the change was not the first document, it was among the other documents but a more “oh by the way” type deal. NO emphasis was given over a very critical matter and letter.
Thanks to KOAT-TV being on the ball that is in part how the information spread that a changed occurred. Further, no one from your office or the principal’s office would return her calls. There were others that did not know because they did not get the letter or see the news story. So, word was reaching a portion of families in March, but not everyone knew.
Dr. Cleveland, from March to April is one month, from April to May would make it 2 months. So roughly 2 months notice were given not 4 months as you stated on camera. Even into late March there were several families that were completely unaware of the change and the news coverage.
I wanted to make sure of this because “The Observer” gave parents hell for misinformation. That also causes me great concern because not everyone received the “letter”?
Again, please rebut any of this.
Everyone is saying things to benefit “their side”, the fact still remains, “thousands” are being affected and your decision is “wrong and discriminatory.”
Parents “in the know” have been trying to contact you since March concerning this, not until 04/06/07 did you finally allow meetings with a few parents. Many more parents wanted to meet with you but could not get time off around the very short notice you gave. And, not until you had put even more effort in keeping the graduation in Rio Rancho and now have tried to rationalize your "wrong"!
Prior to those recent meetings you finally allowed, you were not returning calls, or contacting families that tried to communicate with you. You were “passing them off” to your subordinates that basically were giving families template statements and “it’s a done deal” speech while clinging to the “contract is signed” rhetoric.
SADLY, you and your staff played upon our ignorance, who has the time and energy to really challenge this the way it should be? “The Observer” and the Ryan’s literally “attacked” anyone that dare speak up, “shame on them”! Even “anonymous” persons added their “nasty and bigoted” remarks. Literally putting down relatives and extended family along with telling advertisers to “move back to Mexico. (It now comes out according to you that “Cibola students” were the culprits, and we were falsely accused, but who cared because the attitude was “how dare we”, speak up! Reminds me of “Oliver Twist”, yes a child, asking for “more gruel”!) Dr. Cleveland, regarding “Cibola students” I would caution you to make sure your facts are dead on, that is a very serious accusation, one word “hearsay” and two more words "falsely accused".
I hope one of the families that spoke especially those Rio Rancho students touched your heart, they did mine. I was told you said you "cry at the graduations" and one mother broke down in tears in another meeting with you and told you her graduate had been crying over this!
Stop now Dr. Cleveland before it really is too late, "do the right thing" and change this back! All of your efforts and energy to keep the graduation in Rio Rancho DO NOT RIGHT THIS WRONG!
AN EMAIL SENT TO ME said...
"No matter what they (RRPS) end up doing please don't forget,
'The class of 2007 and their families were NOT allowed or asked for input, (the decision) discriminates against ANYONE that needs more than 6 or 8 tickets.'
And because of this 'thousands' are being affected.
Surely they must be better stewards of our children?"
Surely we have legal rights?
Each School Board member is sworn in by a judge and their oath of service maintains they must uphold the Constitution of the United States as well as the school's, isn't this a direct violation of "due process", fair process, or any equal and "good faith" standards that adhere to our Constitution and what they were founded on? We have personally heard that Dr. Cleveland is "fair" and we are absolutely counting on that in this matter.
“Everyone has already heard the arguments for and against returning the graduation ceremony to The Pit so there’s no reason to spend a lot of time rehashing what’s already been said. The only issue left to be decided is what most of the parents want to do. We believe that most of the parents want the ceremony to be held in The Pit. So our only request is that you authorize a vote so that we can see what the parents want. If most of them want to hold the ceremony at the Star Center, then we should hold it at the Star Center; if most of the parents want to return to the Pit, then that’s what we should do. If you feel you can’t authorize a vote, then the only fair decision is to return the ceremony to The Pit given that the decision was made without sufficient public input.
Further, the decision to move the ceremony to the Star Center disproportionately inconveniences larger families, many of whom happen to be Hispanic.”
Hello,
Please know that this matter is NOT OVER, we are picking up steam because "This last minute decision has affected all of the graduating Seniors for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 along with their families and loved ones"
Attention: Seniors, Parents, Guardians, Families, Relatives, Students and concerned persons
REMEMBER THIS DECISION WILL AFFECT ALL GRADUATING SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES NOW 2007 & OVER THE NEXT 4 YEARS OR UNTIL THE NEW SCHOOL IS OPEN!
GREAT NEWS!!
THE PIT IS STILL AVAILABLE ON MAY 19TH
AND THEY WILL NOT BE BOOKING THAT TIME AND DATE FOR ANYONE
IT IS STILL OPEN!!!
Please visit the web log, copy and paste this into your browser
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You can also email: cmj2nc@aol.com if you have any problems posting comments on the blog, thank you.
We are a group of families that would like to have the Class of 2007 Graduation returned to "The PIT."
At minimum, let’s put this matter to a fair vote.
We are respectfully asking Dr. Sue Cleveland to make the decision to return to "The PIT."
RRPS has broken contracts before and can break this contract now and go "BACK TO THE PIT."
We need all persons that want the Graduation to be returned to "The PIT" to let your voice be heard.
In an unprecedented administrative decision, input was NOT allowed, requested or regarded by everyone affected. Only certain voices were heard.
This last minute decision has affected all of the graduating Seniors for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 along with their families and loved ones.
Due to this last minute decision over 10,000 people will not be able to attend the 2007 graduation.
We have heard all the reasons and explanations given by the administration and strongly feel they do not outweigh the fact that a fair process did not occur in the first place concerning this matter.
Please go online now. We have every right to be heard. "It’s not over till it’s over."
BACK TO THE Pit
FAMILY AND friends of Rio Rancho High School graduates DISCUSSION GROUP
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KRQE
1ST newscast:
the link:
http://www.krqe.com/video/expanded.asp?ID=6352
http://www.abqjournal.com/riorancho/553616west_news04-10-07.htm
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
School Boss Sorry for Graduation Flap
By Elaine D. Briseño
Journal Staff Writer
People attending the Rio Rancho school board meeting to complain about the change of venue for this year's high school graduation did not get what they wanted— the ceremony returned to Albuquerque— but they did get an apology from the superintendent.
Parents, students and others showed up at Monday's Rio Rancho Public Schools board meeting to speak for and against the district's recent decision to switch this year's graduation ceremony from the University of New Mexico Pit to the smaller Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. The attendees filled the board room and spilled into the hallway. The item was not on the agenda but they spoke about the issue during public comment. The board took no action.
In total, 10 people spoke about the change and of those, seven were opposed. The main complaint is that the switch to the smaller venue limits the number of guests students can invite to the ceremony. Each student will be given eight tickets and will have a chance to get extra ones from those that were not claimed, or from their friends. Some who spoke said that even extra tickets will not be sufficient.
Yvette Aragon has two daughters graduating this year. She has six siblings and her husband has 13. She said in an interview during the meeting that there is no way everyone will be able to attend with the venue change.
"I'm upset at the way they went about this," she said. "There was no parent or senior input."
The decision to change the ceremony location was made by RRPS administration and Rio Rancho High School principal Richard VonAncken in February. There was no official process to determine whether the change would be preferred by students or parents.
During the meeting, Superintendent Sue Cleveland apologized to families for making the decision late in the year.
"We did not handle this very well," she said. "It should have been done earlier. Nobody wanted to hurt families or the kids."
Parent Ben Johnson, whose daughter will graduate from RRHS in 2008, spoke in favor of the change. He said he prefers the smaller venue in Rio Rancho. Two other parents also spoke in favor of the venue change, saying it would be more intimate, safer and a way to show support for the city and its businesses.
The Pit can accommodate more than 18,000 with standing room while the capacity at Santa Ana is between 6,000 and 7,000. However, Cleveland said the number at the Pit is reduced to 14,000 for high school graduations.
Cleveland said one reason the district made the change was to allow the officials to have better crowd control than last year. She said the 2006 RRHS graduation followed Cibola High School's graduation, which is a huge Rio Rancho rival.
"The goal was to ensure that our graduates this year did not have to experience that," she said. "We feel badly about it."
Kristen Kenneth, a 2006 RRHS graduate, said before Cleveland made her statement that the class of 2007 should not be punished for what happened last year. Kenneth's boyfriend will graduate this year, but she probably will not be able to attend because of the limited seating.
"We sit here and talk about the community being in our district but you are not allowing the community to be involved because you are limiting the seats," she said. "This should not be about having it in Rio Rancho. It's about the students having their family and loved ones there. This is not right."
Like the saying goes “Out of the mouths of our babies”, I could not have said it any better, her comment really says it all.
Neal
Kristen Kenneth, a 2006 RRHS graduate, said before Cleveland made her statement that the class of 2007 should not be punished for what happened last year. Kenneth's boyfriend will graduate this year, but she probably will not be able to attend because of the limited seating.
"We sit here and talk about the community being in our district but you are not allowing the community to be involved because you are limiting the seats," she said. "This should not be about having it in Rio Rancho. It's about the students having their family and loved ones there. This is not right."
Some GREAT reading here.
After taking the time to really consider all of the reasons the administration decided to change our graduation. I have concluded beyond a shadow of a doubt that their reasons are self-serving.
Their decisions discriminate against families and graduates and do not allow everyone to have a voice in this decision. It also places hardship, stress and is a serious distraction in people’s lives. It was completely one sided.
At this time if they would allow us to vote they would lose. They will not allow us to vote at all costs.
Now this will take legal action.
They are not listening and not conceding they are wrong. If the "good Doctor" were truly sorry she would send the graduation back to The Pit.
Additionally, it is overtly obvious that there is a vast difference between the coverage on the news and the quality of the journalism concerning the Rio Rancho Observer, G. Herron, the Rio Rancho Journal, specifically the Ryans and the Tribune.
Specifically, Herron and the Ryans editorial were both very offensive and poorly put together, "under handed and nasty, at best" with points that make no connections, other then to back the status quo. They never addressed the serious issues and made light of the fact a vote or fair input was not allowed; tickets are an obstacle; too bad for anyone’s extended family; and discriminated against persons concerning their age!
(Herron) actually placed an age limit on the event! They degraded and shamed families for requesting relief and made their best argument to tell them to shut up, using because we told you so thinking, were smart your not, we know you don’t logic.
The other Journal and Tribune reporters presented the information that was given to them in a balanced manner.
NOTE: Our very own newspaper in "the city of vision" the Observer has NOT interviewed ANYONE that opposes this decision! Repeat has NOT!
Which now more then ever begs to ask…..WHY?
Can anyone say,
"Conflict of Interest"
Or
"Corporate Partners"
Go Back to The Pit.
Randy
YES, literally “Out of the mouths of our babies”
Juanita
From the RR Journal -
Kristen Kenneth, a 2006 RRHS graduate, said before Cleveland made her statement that the class of 2007 should not be punished for what happened last year. Kenneth's boyfriend will graduate this year, but she probably will not be able to attend because of the limited seating.
"We sit here and talk about the community being in our district but you are not allowing the community to be involved because you are limiting the seats," she said. "This should not be about having it in Rio Rancho. It's about the students having their family and loved ones there. This is not right."
MY NAME IS LATISHA AND I AM 11 YEARS OLD I HAVE A SISTER WHO IS A GRADUATE AND I AM VERY SAD TO HEAR WHAT IS HAPPENING. I WAS TOLD THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO STAY HOME. I LOOK UP TO MY SISTER AND I AM PROUD OF HER. SHE HAS WORKED HARD TO GET TO WHERE SHE IS. I CRIED WHEN MY MOM TOLD ME AND MY BROTHER WHO IS 7YEARS OLD THE NEWS PAPER SAID THAT THEY SHOULD LEAVE 10 AN YOUNGER AT HOME AM I SUPOSE TO WATCH MY BROTHER INSTEAD OF MY SISTER GRADUATE? I DONT KNOW WHY THE SCHOOL BOARD WANTS TO DO THIS TO MY FAMILY AND LOTS OF OTHER FAMILYS ALSO. IT SADDENS ME BECAUSE I WILL GRADUATE SOME DAY AND I DONT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ME. CAN SOME ONE PLEASE HELP ME SO I SEE MY SISTER GRADUATE. I WOULD LIKE TO GO TO THE PIT SO I CAN GO WITH MY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AND MY ANTIES I LOVE MY SISTER PLEASE BACK TO THE PIT. SAD IN RIO RANCHO LATISHA
YOU MADE A DECISION AFFECTING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
WITHOUT GIVING PROPER NOTICE,
WITHOUT ALLOWING DISCUSSION,
WITHOUT TAKING INTO ACCOUNT DISSENTING OPINIONS!
Julie
I am 18 years old and will be graduating this year. My grandfather will not be able to go because we won't have enough tickets. Everyone I have asked also needs tickets. I understand why the principal changed OUR graduation and you approved it. This is OUR graduation, it is not your graduation or the families from last year that got mad, or the students from other schools. It is OUR graduation. My question to you is do you really understand what you did is wrong? My grandfather will not go to the PAC and we don't have cable. You have disregarded the sacred unity of family. If you think you apology excuses you, you have hurt my family and me. We have done nothing to any of you to deserve this. Sorry does not cut it. I am old enough to understand right from wrong. This will be a bad memory for me. Too bad my year was going ok this has really ruined it. The newspaper said we have to learn life is hard, I already know life is hard I’ve had enough bad things happen to my family. Maybe all of you need to learn life is hard and change OUR graduation back.
2007 SENIORS RULE
I don’t know what I should write here but it looks like we covered everything, please add my email to this website. Thank you. To whom it may concern don't hurt the kids they worked hard all year. Then this, sincerely,
Lou
Dr. Cleveland,
You only graduate one time from high school, sure the parents make a big to do about it and they should. Their son or daughter are blessings from God. We have enough problems in the world, why add to it?
Eleanor
At one end you have the Rio Rancho superintendent.
On the other end the have the Rio Rancho mayor.
Smack in the middle you have a Rio Rancho 2006 graduate.
When you consider all three, there is genuine HOPE!
Not from the adults, but rather the TEENAGER, the graduate!
WHY?
Because thank God and her loved ones she can really see and grasp “RIGHT FROM WRONG” and then acted on it!
There is HOPE for The City of Vision because of persons like this young lady.
I would guess for any of us that have had children and have watched them grow, we have given our best so that they would understand “right from wrong”.
Simple enough, because we all assume everyone knows “right from wrong”, right… wrong?
Of course the reality of life is, not everyone acts upon “right from wrong” or how we interpret what is right and what is wrong.
Of the three persons already mentioned here, surely she had other important matters in her life then to go sit for several hours before addressing the superintendent and the school board.
What prompted her?
Is it possible that genuine compassion and a great handle on “right from wrong” motivated her?
Motives:
Clearly her motives are pure; can the superintendent and the mayor say the same?
NO, because they have both failed miserably in this situation concerning “right from wrong”.
Regarding certain aspects, the superintendent admitted to being wrong, although she is quoted in the newspaper in March as saying, “I do understand the concern people have about it, she added.”
What a difference just one month makes.
Had she polled all the families affected prior to making the decision she would have learned the truth back then.
She told a parent on Good Friday, that, “we wish we had this to do over again” and “I wish we had done things differently”! This would be a semblance of “right from wrong”.
But now she must act on it.
Interestingly, the young graduate, did not have to poll all of the families, to know “right from wrong”, she considered the situation, saw the pros, saw the cons and told them all “this is not right”!
Dr. Cleveland,
YOU STILL CAN DO IT “OVER AGAIN”!
YOU STILL CAN DO “THINGS DIFFERENTLY”!
DON’T YOU SEE, “THIS IS NOT RIGHT”!
PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS YOUNG GRADUATE.
SHE HAS A MUCH BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF “RIGHT FROM WRONG”.
PUT HER ON YOUR STAFF.
SHE COULD RUN FOR MAYOR.
I am still empowered by her speech and her willingness to truly make a difference in the lives of others.
Thank you very much.
From the Rio Rancho Journal April 9th school board meeting -
Kristen Kenneth, a 2006 RRHS graduate, said before Cleveland made her statement that the class of 2007 should not be punished for what happened last year. Kenneth's boyfriend will graduate this year, but she probably will not be able to attend because of the limited seating.
"We sit here and talk about the community being in our district but you are not allowing the community to be involved because you are limiting the seats," she said. "This should not be about having it in Rio Rancho. It's about the students having their family and loved ones there. This is not right."
We have the Hard Copy paper PETITION please call me and I will meet you to get it signed. Please pass my number to other families thank you.
Hello,
Can anyone access KOAT and KRQE to get a copy of the raw footage of everyone speaking? We heard there was excellent comments by the “magnificent 7” that spoke. It would be great to get a copy. I understand they only sell the footage of the newscast.
Very interested in hearing the president of the school board’s attitude, can anyone go into detail about that? Or into anything else that happened?
Jonah
The five-member, elected School Board is the statutory governing body for the school district.
The board is responsible for establishing overall direction and district policy.
Under state law, the board hires the district Superintendent.
Know your School Board Members
AND KNOW WHEN THEIR TERM EXPIRES.
We need honest compassionate people
that know what is just and unjust.
Not like this current crew:
District 5
Lisa Cour, PRESIDENT
Elected: February 4, 1997
Re-elected: March 12, 2001
Re-elected: Feb. 14, 2005
Term Expires: 2009
District 1
Don J. Schlichte, Member
Elected: March 12, 2001
Re-elected: Feb. 14, 2005
Term Expires: 2009
District 2
Marty Scharfglass, Vice President
Elected: February 4, 2003
Re-elected: February 6, 2007
Term Expires: 2011
District 3
Margaret M. Terry,
Secretary
Elected: March 12, 2001
Re-elected: Feb. 14, 2005
Term Expires: 2009
District 4
Divyesh N. Patel, Member
Elected: February 6, 2007
Term Expires: 2011
If they were JUST, they’d be the FIRST ones telling,
Dr. Cleveland that this decision was WRONG!
If you take offense to my sentiments about members of the board,
please know if they were truly genuine they would be the very first to get this changed with out anyone having to bat an eye or speak up.
That’s a fact
Jack
Anyone that would like to give the Observer a story
please
encourage everyone you know to
call the Observer
892-8080
Betta
“NOW IS THE TIME
FOR ALL GOOD PEOPLE
TO COME TO THE AID
OF THEIR 2007 SENIORS”
In the winter of 99 I had a wonderful conversation with a young lady that was passionate about helping children-students-families.
What was most remarkable was she was dedicated to the task.
Sadly now I see and read about that same young lady embroiled in a controversial change.
So we don’t agree on where to hold graduation that I can live with.
It is the HOW that is being carried out and at any cost to keep it in Rio Rancho that causes me distress.
Dr. Susan Cleveland, take a look back 7-8 years when your heart was in the right place.
We all know it can be changed.
They are going to get your business sometime in the future anyway.
Change this back or put it to a vote.
Sincerely again,
Thomas
I Won’t Back Down
Well I won't back down
No I won't back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won't back down
No I'll stand my ground, won't be turned around
And I'll keep this world from draggin me down
gonna stand my ground
... and I won't back down
(I won't back down...)
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
(and I won't back down...)
hey I will stand my ground
… and I won't back down
Well I know what's right, I got just one life
in a world that keeps on pushin me around
but I'll stand my ground
...and I won't back down
Hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
hey I won't back down
hey baby, there ain't no easy way out
hey I will stand my ground
and I won't back down
No I won't back down...
(thanks Tom)
"I have not yet begun to fight"
2007 - SENIORS
Calling ALL Seniors, and the Class of 2008, 2009, 2010!
Take our graduation Back to The Pit!
THIS BAD DECISION AFFECTS ALL OF US!
Rio Rancho Students
THERE ARE GREAT COMMENTS HERE.
DON’T READ SOME OF THEM.
READ ALL OF THEM.
THEY ARE ALL TO YOU.
GO BACK TO THE PIT.
OR LET US VOTE.
Samuel
PWELLS@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
Mayor Kevin M. Jackson to Hold Town Hall
For Immediate Release
April 5, 2007
RIO RANCHO, NM - Rio Rancho Mayor Kevin M. Jackson will hold his first town
hall meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM in the
Governing Body Chambers located in Rio Rancho City Hall.
Mayor Jackson will provide updates regarding the recently concluded New
Mexico State Legislative Session and information about the City's new
Central Business District. Mayor Jackson will also address questions that
are submitted by the audience.
"I encourage residents to attend this town hall meeting. Two-way
communication between citizens and government is critical. I believe this
town hall meeting will provide a unique opportunity to hear from residents
regarding issues relevant to our City as well as providing valuable updates
to the community," said Mayor Jackson.
The town hall meeting will be open to the public. For more information
residents may call 505-896-8727 or via e-mail at
feedbackform@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
Peter Wells
Communications & Civic Outreach
Division Manager
City of Rio Rancho
3900 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Office (505) 896-8727
Fax (505) 891-5205
Cell (505) 220-6078
"I think we're going to keep pushing this until the week before graduation,"
"YOU GO GIRL!"
When we chronicle RRPS, the 2007 GRADUATION will be remembered that Mr. Duncan, Mr. VonAncken, Lisa Cour, Dr. Sue Cleveland, Mayor Jackson and the Observer played the starring roles.
The great thing is there is a growing “paper trail” to confirm the horrible down and dirty comments all in the newspaper.
WE were ridiculed for not having our facts right and for voicing legitimate concerns. Yet, every time you read or hear the news, their story changes or their facts are wrong.
What happened to
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS,
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS,
DEMOCRACY
and ALL
that AMERICA stands for?
Aren’t these the very things our SOLDIERS are at WAR for right this second?
How can everyone mentioned here DISMISS these critical points?
PWELLS@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
Mayor Kevin M. Jackson to Hold Town Hall
For Immediate Release
April 5, 2007
RIO RANCHO, NM - Rio Rancho Mayor Kevin M. Jackson will hold his first town
hall meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2007 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM in the
Governing Body Chambers located in Rio Rancho City Hall.
Mayor Jackson will provide updates regarding the recently concluded New
Mexico State Legislative Session and information about the City's new
Central Business District. Mayor Jackson will also address questions that
are submitted by the audience.
"I encourage residents to attend this town hall meeting. Two-way
communication between citizens and government is critical. I believe this
town hall meeting will provide a unique opportunity to hear from residents
regarding issues relevant to our City as well as providing valuable updates
to the community," said Mayor Jackson.
The town hall meeting will be open to the public. For more information
residents may call 505-896-8727 or via e-mail at
feedbackform@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us
Peter Wells
Communications & Civic Outreach
Division Manager
City of Rio Rancho
3900 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Office (505) 896-8727
Fax (505) 891-5205
Cell (505) 220-6078
If you are against the move to return to THE PIT, email echarles1234@aol.com with your comments.
Thank you
GREAT NEWS
THE PIT still available 5/19
I called The UNM PIT today,
IT IS TRUE THE PIT STILL OPEN on 05/19/07
Please tell everyone this is far from over.
It beckons us to return
Andrew
Who gets the Skyboxes?
Our family supports the return of the 2007 graduation to The Pit
Vivian
"Corporate Partners"
Come and listen to a story about a woman named Sue
A poor mountaineer, barely kept her staff at school,
Then one day she was shootin’ at some food,
And up through the ground came up somethin’ crude.
"Corporate Partners" that is, fools gold, excess tea.
Y'all come back now, y'hear?.
RE: The Observer newspaper (April and August Fools)
Santa Ana Website, declares that the OBSERVER is "Corporate Partners", with guess who?
BOTH the casino and the center!
Kissin’ cousins!
They have not done an actual news report on a parent that is against the graduation change?
Both the Journal and Tribune interviewed parents.
Then how come our very own newspaper in our city has not interviewed anyone?
List of "Corporate Partners" of The Santa Ana Star Center:
SANTA ANA STAR CASINO
THE RIO RANCHO OBSERVER
99.3 KOB FM
770 KKOB
Mew Mexico's CW
Perfection Honda
JohnnyBoards LLC
First Community Bank
Qwest
Crystal Springs
O'Hare's Grille & Pub / Hot Tamales
Rio Rancho Printing
Well the first thing you know ol Sue doesn’t care,
Kinfolk said "Sue move away from there"
Said "Star Center is the place you ought to fill"
So they loaded up the truck and moved back up the hill.
Hills, that is. April fools, “Corporate Pards”
"Corporate Pards" of The Santa Ana Star Center:
SANTA ANA STAR CASINO
THE RIO RANCHO OBSERVER
99.3 KOB FM
770 KKOB
Mew Mexico's CW
Perfection Honda
JohnnyBoards LLC
First Community Bank
Qwest
Crystal Springs
O'Hare's Grille & Pub / Hot Tamales
Rio Rancho Printing
Well now its time to say good by to Sue and Vonakin.
And they would like to thank you folks fer kindly droppin in.
You're all invited back a gain to this locality
To have a heapin helpin of their hospitality
Rio Rancho Hillybilly that is. Set a spell, Take your shoes off.
Y'all come back now, y'hear?
CAN U BELIEVE IT?
THERE ARE FAMILIES WITH SISTERS, BROTHERS, GRANDPARENTS, COUSINS, RELATIVES AND LOVED ONES THAT ARE IN THE MILITARY OR ARE VETERANS AND FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM IN CURRENT AND PAST WARS!
DEFENDERS OF AMERICA AND ALL THAT WE STAND FOR!
BUT WILL NOT GET TO GO TO THIS GRADUATION BECAUSE OF AN ILLEGAL DECISION!
SAY WHAT U SAY, THE DECISION DID NOT ALLOW INPUT BY EVERYONE DIRECTLY AFFECTED, THE SENIORS AND FAMILIES OF 2007.
CAN U BELIEVE IT?
WE KNOW WORLD WAR II, KOREAN WAR, VIETNAM, GULF WAR, AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ VETERANS THAT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO!
BUT IF THE GRADUATION WAS AT THE PIT THEY COULD GO WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS.
MIKE
i'll see ya' all at 1
RRPS & President Lisa Cour said,
“To the 2007 Graduating Class”
After 12-13 years of working towards graduating, we hoped you have learned.
We hoped you have learned to discriminate and impose your will on others.
Especially, don't use anything we taught you about "Democracy", rather, “do as I say, not as I do” is a much more advantageous edict.
Bottom line, President Lisa Cour said, "Life has its little disappointments and we deal with it". Too bad so sad, because you have to deal with it. I'm not sure why Sue broke down and admitted to any wrong doing, because I'm telling you all to "deal with it".
You should cater to our wishes our demands no matter how many are unfairly treated and WILL LOSE MONEY due to travel plans and other purchases, "My (decision) should be a sire-level decision as to where to have the high school graduation (and) was approved by the administration and this one is (also) supported by the board”.
So you see we ALL are in cahoots on this one even the Mayor has helped.
Further, I can talk down and be condescending and disrespectful to anyone of you and at any time, "deal with it".
To RRPS and Lisa Cour,
We are
AMERICANS
not
ameri-can'ts!
All I am saying is this,
R U AN AMERI-CAN
OR
AN AMERI-CAN'T?
…..That is all I am asking.
”Nana”
Dr. Cleveland and Lisa Cour,
Your "sire-level decision" is discriminatory!
Your apology Dr. Cleveland falls way short, it does not even begin to heal the injury you have caused to thousands! You need to return the graduation to the Pit.
Lisa Cour, I am very aware of the disrespectful manner you have addressed people with. WE the tax paying voters should have had input in this "sire-level decision", but your arrogance explains your decision, the problems and this weak apology for a tremendous wrong to seniors and families. You expose yourself with your explanation.
Jeanne
“Absolute power corrupts”.Not everyone was allowed to have a voice in this decision that were most affected.Both families and graduates without a doubt have been discriminated against, additionally, any 10 years olds and under according to Mr. Herron.Only those at the "sire-level” that wanted it in Rio Rancho.It is truly disgusting how pompous and blind those in charge of our children are?How true that “only those that "griped, whined and were "greedy" the very loudest” were allowed input”.
“Absolute power corrupts, absolutely”!
Kris
WE the TAX PAYING VOTERS should have had input in this "sire-level decision".
Put it another way, if you did, no one at RRPS would have to apologize, right?
You running around getting the Mayor to help you cover your tracks as you try to create more seats is ridiculous.
It confirms how WRONG your "sire-level decision" is.
The “proof is in the proverbial pudding” Sue, Lisa, Kevin, Richard, Gary.
Donald
BULL SQUAT,
Sorry for my Texas accent but what else could I write to let you know how messed up this is?
Dr. Cleveland the mayor and Lisa “I’m better then you” Cour are ALL full of it!
I sure as hell don’t subscribe to "sire-level decision" thinking!
I was taught “of the people, by the people, for the people", you all must have ditched that day?
Hell, "sire-level decision", that’s something right out of a dictator’s handbook!
GET REAL!
Scott
I am very upset over how this entire matter has been handled from top to bottom! I don’t want to curse here but I am completely ANGRY! Business is business the buck stops with Dr. Cleveland. If she can’t open her eyes and see the harm done, she needs to resign her position. Name that school after someone that deserves it. Those punk lackey writers in the newspaper are dumber and dumber THEY DO NOT TELL ME HOW TO RAISE MY CHILDREN, EVER!!! NOR DO THEY TELL ME MY 10 YEAR OLD CAN’T COME SEE THEIR BROTHER GRADUATE! I HAVE VOTED EVERYTIME A VOTE WAS NEEDED! HOW DARE THEY LUMP ME IN WITH PERSONS THEY FEEL ARE NEGLIGENT! RETIRE HERRON AND RYANS OR CHANGE YOUR OCCUPATION. HERRON HOW COME YOU OR YOUR NEWSPAPER HAS NOT INTEVIEWED A FAMILY AGAINST THIS DECISION? WHERE THE HELL IS ACTION JACKSON IN ALL THIS? OH, AND THE RANTER IN THE NEWSPAPER, YOU MAKE ME SICK HOW “AMERICAN” YOU THINK YOU ARE! SPELL THIS B-I-G-O-T, I KNOW YOU’RE ONE BECAUSE I’M WHITE LIKE YOU FOOL!
Lynn
We have the Hard Copy paper PETITION please call me and I will meet you to get it signed. Please pass my number to other families thank you.
“that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain--that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Sue, Lisa, Richard, Kevin, Mike, Genie and Gary,
I learned and I was wrong. I hope you learn your lesson too. Hey, wrong is wrong. y'all need to do the right thing and I mean pronto. I didn't say Tonto, I said pronto. What I said was discrimination what you are doing is discrimination. And Gary….you really said 10 year olds can’t go? Gary, Gary, Gary…..tisk….
Don
The comments already placed on this blog sum up the entire matter. All we need now is a minor miracle that Sue Cleveland comes to her senses. Count me in to keep up the fight. How about it Sue, don’t you believe in miracles?
Barry
"The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use, rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use- how to make people of power live for the public, rather than off the public."
"Fear not the path of truth for the lack of people walking on it."
2007 Seniors
“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were and ask why not."
2007 Seniors
"Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital, quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change."
2007 Seniors
"Few will have the greatness to bend history; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation ... It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is thus shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance."
2007 Seniors
"The church to which most of the white population belongs teaches apartheid as a moral necessity. A questioner declared that few churches allow black Africans to pray with the white because the Bible says that is the way it should be, because God created Negroes to serve. "But suppose God is black", I replied. "What if we go to Heaven and we, all our lives, have treated the Negro as an inferior, and God is there, and we look up and He is not white? What then is our response?" There was no answer. Only silence."
2007 Seniors
"Laws can embody standards; governments can enforce laws--but the final task is not a task for government. It is a task for each and every one of us. Every time we turn our heads the other way when we see the law flouted--when we tolerate what we know to be wrong--when we close our eyes and ears to the corrupt because we are too busy, or too frightened--when we fail to speak up and speak out--we strike a blow against freedom and decency and justice."
2007 Seniors
Know your School Board Members
The five-member, elected School Board is the statutory governing body for the school district.
The board is responsible for establishing overall direction and district policy.
Under state law, the board hires the district Superintendent.
Know your School Board Members
AND KNOW WHEN THEIR TERM EXPIRES.
We need honest compassionate people
that know what is just and unjust.
Not like this current crew:
District 5
Lisa Cour, PRESIDENT
Elected: February 4, 1997
Re-elected: March 12, 2001
Re-elected: Feb. 14, 2005
Term Expires: 2009
District 1
Don J. Schlichte, Member
Elected: March 12, 2001
Re-elected: Feb. 14, 2005
Term Expires: 2009
District 2
Marty Scharfglass, Vice President
Elected: February 4, 2003
Re-elected: February 6, 2007
Term Expires: 2011
District 3
Margaret M. Terry,
Secretary
Elected: March 12, 2001
Re-elected: Feb. 14, 2005
Term Expires: 2009
District 4
Divyesh N. Patel, Member
Elected: February 6, 2007
Term Expires: 2011
If they were JUST, they’d be the FIRST ones telling,
Dr. Cleveland that this decision was WRONG!
If you take offense to my sentiments about members of the board,
please know if they were truly genuine they would be the very first to get this changed with out anyone having to bat an eye or speak up.
That’s a fact
Jack
"Those who fail to know their history are doomed to repeat it"
"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
2007 Seniors
Families are praying for this decision to be resolved.
The fact is the local newspaper did take sides and continues to unfairly characterizes anyone that disagrees with this bad decision.
The fact is anyone that disagrees with the decision does not need to be ridiculed for thinking differently.
The fact is they should not be categorized as less American.
The fact is they had nothing to do with last years crowd.
The fact is they don’t need lessons on raising children from people who have a column in the newspaper.
Or lessons regarding what a cruel “woild” we live in, or “buck up.”
The fact is the newspapers should have their top reporter in the face of district office asking hard questions, like how come everyone was not allowed to voice their opinions, discrimination, “corporate partners”, etc?
The fact is regarding your “sire-level decision”, this is America, 8 to 10,000 people are not allowed to attend the graduation, plans had been made, money had already been spent.
The fact is only 2 months notice was given.
The fact is 45 to 60,000 people or more won’t be able to come over the next 4 years.
The fact is the mayor even said our high school will very soon have over 5000 students attending before Cleveland high is open.
Is there political pressure and by whom?
The fact is for sure the mayor is helping out along with local businesses to keep the decision intact.
Why did the principal get booed last year?
Will he get booed this year, it was his idea?
The fact is this is discrimination!
The fact is this does in fact affect our Hispanic families and anyone that needs over 6 tickets!
The fact is just because a family needs 50 tickets, this is not a bad thing, but you make it sound like it is.
The fact is not everyone needs 50 tickets.
The fact is they actually told families 10 years old and younger that they can’t celebrate. Yes they recommend that young people can’t see an event with their own eyes even though it is actually positive reinforcement.
The fact is please remember our state tops the charts in suicides and dropouts.
The fact is you literally called fellow “Ranchoans, whiners, greedy and to get over it.”
The fact is funny is funny but the April Fool’s deal was “underhanded and nasty” quoting the newspaper.
Families against this decision
"The fact is please remember our state tops the charts in suicides and dropouts"
So, the RRPS "sire-level decision", punishes seniors for a job well done, they did not dropout the made it, that is a wonderful accomplishment!
The RRPS "sire-level decision" is also stressing the hell out of families and the graduate!
Thank you "sire"!
Dara
Attention all families and 2007 graduates,
FIND A GOOD ATTORNEY!
Don't let them getaway with this because this will give them leverage over us for next year
2008 families
THE PRICE THEY PAID!
"The Fifty Six Men who Signed
the Declaration of Independence
Have you ever wondered what happened to the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the fixity six fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they?
Twenty-six were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well death would be the cost if captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.
Thomas McKean was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr. noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their thirteen children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart.
Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates.
Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education.
They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."
They gave you and me a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot about what happened in the Revolutionary War. We didn't fight just the British. We were British subjects at that time and we fought our own government!
Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldn't. So, take a few minutes this year while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid".
2007 SENIORS
DO YOUR HOMEWORK RRPS!
How many times have our seniors heard this in their lifetime,
"Do your homework"?
"They should have done their homework BEFORE a decision like this was made. They need to back up and ask every graduate what they want, and if the majority want it at THE PIT, they need to fix their mistake and move it back. They still have plenty of time. It needs to be resolved the right way, right away!"
2007 SENIORS
Civil suit or sue, Sue Cleveland
OK
HERE WE GO AGAIN
I’VE READ DIFFERENT PEOPLE QUESTIONING FACTS AND CREDIBILITY
WATCH OUT WHAT YOU WRITE OR SAY ETC
BE NICE OR DON’T BE NICE
DON’T DO THIS
DON’T DO THAT
ITS OVER
AND
SO ON AND SO FORTH
WELL SPORTS FANS
THEY HAVE PAINTED US INTO A CORNER
THEY ARE NOT GOING TO CHANGE
THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BE FAIR
THEY ARE NOT GOING TO LET ANYONE VOTE
I TOLD EVERYONE THIS WEEKS AGO
FOLKS,
GET SERIOUS
GET YOUR ATTORNEY OR FILE A CIVIL SUIT
Stan Lee
& To the "ranter",
Our SENIOR has three (3) generations of over 50 relatives,
including his parents and two (2) Brothers that all GRADUATED at “The Pit”.
All of those generations no longer live in NM, but we are a very close group.
We participate in Family Reunions and the turnout is huge.
Many others have already noted not to penalize large families and this is true.
We need a lot more then 6 or 8 tickets, we are sorry.
Now we have a “corporate partnered” venue to look forward to THAT IS JUST TOO SMALL.
We are all just talking in circles now
and I have read and heard enough evidence
to confirm the school’s decision is totally wrong and unfair.
Sorry, this inappropriate decision and how it is being forced upon everyone is way,
I mean way out of line.
Quoting others here,
“we have rights”,
“this is America”,
hell someone submitted the Declaration of Independence for goodness sake!?
But, they are all corrent!
Because there was no input from everyone,
no vote
and no Democracy,
it is much more like hypocrisy and dictatorship!
There are some classic rebuttals here I have really enjoyed reading them,
they all sing the same song when all is said and done.
In support to GO BACK TO THE PIT.
You are the “hypocrite” and so are those you feel you have to protect.
Go "little Johnny", you GO!!
AC
An editor and the administration all referred to the “many” that wanted this, what is the problem with putting this to a vote, right now?
You will all find out the actual “many” want this event at “The Pit”.
The actual “many” was actually only a handful of people at the “sire-level” and 13 persons from the RRPS council.
Then Cibola high school was blamed for last year.
Let us VOTE:
Our Seniors will have to revert back to their grade school days, you print up what 770 notes home with 2 boxes to check on the note - “The Pit” or no “Pit”, parents and guardians along with each Senior will vote.
Unlike the decree that has been imposed upon everyone, where only a certain “many” voices were heard and acted on, simply, that decision that act in itself is so very wrong and so very unfair, this is America right?
Call it what it is…..discrimination!
(The school Board is supposed to uphold the Constitution of the United States, just ask them).
Make sure you number each one of these notes that way they can be counted fairly.
Add a few lines so the Graduate and their Parent/Guardian can print and sign.
If you have a better idea, wonderful as long as the vote process is fair.
If the vote comes back no “Pit”, then the editor, the administration and the so called “many” had a finger on the pulse
and IF the vote comes back “The Pit” then Hallelujah! Times a wastin’!
with a little help from my friends & Dorothy
"OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE"
“THAT WE HERE HIGHLY RESOLVE THAT THESE DEAD SHALL NOT HAVE DIED IN VAIN--THAT THIS NATION, UNDER GOD, SHALL HAVE A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM--AND THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE, SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH."
2007 SENIORS AND FAMILIES
We have the Hard Copy paper PETITION
please call me and I will meet you to get it signed.
Please pass my number to other families thank you.
Call Yvette 994-9648
As learned in my English Class:
Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All to district office
Rode the six hundred.
'Forward, the Light Brigade!
Rode the six hundred.
Their's not to make reply,
Their's not to reason why,
Their's but to do and why:
Into district office
Rode the six hundred.
The Observer to right of them,
The Ryan’s to left of them,
VonAncken in front of them
Into the jaws
Into the mouth of RRPS
Rode the six hundred.
Honour the charge they made!
Honour the Light Brigade,
Noble six hundred!
(ALT)
2007 SENIORS
IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE BEEN TREATED UNFAIR ABOUT THE SO CALLED DECISION MOVING THE GRADUATION TO THE SANTA ANA CENTER AND THEY WILL NOT LET YOU ALL VOTE THEN I AGAIN ENCOURAGE YOU TO FILE A CIVIL SUIT BEFORE IT IS TO LATE
RE: The Observer, Mike & Genie Ryan and anonymous ranters condemning anyone speaking out against this decision, this applies:
”Hate speech is a controversial term for speech intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence or prejudicial action against a person or group of people based on their race, gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, language ability, moral or political views, socioeconomic class, occupation or appearance (such as height, weight, and hair color). The term covers written as well as oral communication and some forms of behaviors in a public setting. It is also sometimes called antilocution and is the first point on Allport's scale which measures prejudice in a society.”
2007 SENIORS
While reading many of these comments, we agree 100% with the parent of 2006 SENIOR
"YES the district should have come up with a variety of options and make them available to the public, obtain feedback and base the decision on that feedback in combination with sound financial decisions (as well as access, parking, etc.).
YES the timing should have been better.
YES the district has not given the public a voice.
YES it should probably be moved back to the PIT for this year's graduation."
2007 SENIORS
What I would like to know is what is the school board getting out of this. Are they realy paying for the Santa Ana Star Center or is the Santa Ana Star Center paying the school board? Is the school board getting a kick back on money that is greater than being able to go back to the pit.
The school board, the mayor, Cleveland, Rio Rancho businesses, “corporate partners”, ALL benefit from the graduation being in RR.
I am very sick and tired, and literally sick over the newspaper’s attitude towards everyone that is questioning this discriminatory decision.
We have every right to question this decision; its affecting over 15,000 people and around 10,000 won’t be allowed to attend the graduation.
TV feeds, please….that’s crappy!
Dr. Cleveland hid out all through March until April Good Friday, and during that time the board pointed the finger at the administration.
The board president is still consistently rude, and the rest buried their heads in the sand.
RRPS did not let everyone provide input, no vote was allowed, 06 was rowdy and 07 gets the punishment, and every class from here on out gets punished too.
Plans were already made but Dr. Cleveland does not care!
Her apology should include allowing us graduating at The Pit.
If VonAncken, VonDuncan, VonHerron, whatever the right name is, I don’t know, were booed by the seniors last year, they need to investigate why that happened?
Where there’s smoke there’s fire, the problem is now all RRPS stinks because of a few people.
O. G.
RRPS and the mayor have a case of WHO DO VOODOO!
RRPS,
Who do?
Who do?
Who do you think your foolin'?
2007 PARENTS
Driving to the Star Center. After driving through Rio Rancho you will come to a 2 lane road Paseo del Volcan, you can ONLY access the Center from this 2 lane road, upon reaching the Center there is ONLY 1 way in and 1 way out when you leave.
If you have been following any of the other comments in the Observer, people have complained about the drive and the ability to enter and exit. Some stated, the just kept on going because traffic was backed up in both directions.
The Observer also said there was 4 ways in like The Pit has 4 ways in. They dogged us for not having our facts correct.
FYI, traffic WILL BE A PROBLEM
2007 SENIORS
"It takes a village to raise a child."
"But only LIMITED amount of that village is allowed to attend the child's graduation" S. Andrade
2007 SENIORS
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i'll see ya' all at 1
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Attention all families and 2007 graduates,
FIND A GOOD ATTORNEY!
Don't let them getaway with this because this will give them leverage over us for next year
2008 Families
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