The theory's central idea is that racism is not something restricted to individuals, but that bias is something embedded in policies and legal systems. Colleyville Heritage High School 5401 Heritage Avenue Colleyville, TX 76034 P 817-305-4700 F 817-358-4765 Like Our Page on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Who is available? by Brian Lopez Hes just got to get a little faster, a little bigger, a little stronger. (Everyone already knew, she says.) Critical race theory is a way of thinking about Americas history through the lens of racism. I can control my kids, one parent said to her during the meeting. Ironically, it was the place where hed purchased his steroids. Aria Jones, Breaking news reporter. We just have to lay low, she said. But I didnt want any of this for Bryan, Lewis says. The misspelled word had two arrows drawn toward it for emphasis. The tick-tock drama of Bryans story, that compelling personal narrative, the hour-by-hour recounting of his traverse from good kid to drug user, would elevate the series. This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Proposed Texas bill gives tax cuts to heterosexual families only, These bites won big at the Houston rodeo's foodie awards. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she studied journalism and public relations. GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A high school principal at the center of a controversy in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is now on administrative leave. CHHS is a big school, with more than 2,200 students and an operating budget of $136.5 million for the. Cunningham has apologized and said it was wrong to say the things he did, but I think anybody would have reacted the same way. Lesli Ware. We understand that members of our community have questions, but the District does not resolve personnel matters in the media. Only a worried mom and a kid who felt he owed it to her to fess up, do the right thing, be a man. RANKINGS star-telegram.com/article2703187 #txhssoccer I wonder who it was.. "Because of his extreme views I ask that a full review of Mr. Whitfield's tenure in our district be examined and that his contract be terminated effective immediately," said Clark, who lost a recent campaign to join the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD school board. But Colleyville police Detective Hillary Wreay said her department has received no information from the school on the alleged sale or distribution of steroids and has no investigation in progress. Whether the district acted over concerns from parents over racial issues or the way the couple was posed, Roppollo said there was no reason to censor the principal. The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD school board voted unanimously on a proposal Monday not to renew the contract of suspended Heritage High School principal James Whitfield. It read nandrolone decanoate.. Colleyville Heritage High School (CHHS) is a public secondary school in Colleyville, Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Theres no reason for me to take this photo down,' he told KXAS. Then, one evening the Courier reporter called Lewis and asked if he could pass along her phone number to two reporters with the Dallas Morning News who were working on a series of stories examining steroid use in high schools all across North Texas. The school is a part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District and serves freshmen through senior students in Colleyville and the surrounding areas of Tarrant County. The driver came after him. It was time to do something about her own reputationand those of future whistle-blowers. Who knew? No, she said. He wants to play wide receiver. Youget home! she told him. Catherine Marfin, Breaking News Reporter. The CHHS teacher who cornered her in the parking lot after the second public hearing and told her many teachers supported her but were afraid to speak out. Let your love shine so brightly & your positive voice be so loud that it drowns out the noise. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Told that, McClure said she was certain the information had been passed on to the Colleyville department. Who is available? CHHS is a big school, with more than 2,200 students and an operating budget of $136.5 million for the past school year (although $44.1 million of that went to Robin Hood payments). The Colleyville kids rarely venture far from home. Submission Deadline: 11/4/22. They shouldnt be filing stupid lawsuits. She says she sued Coach Cunningham not just because she feels his remarks made life tough in Colleyville, but because she says she wants to be sure other schools will think twice before ignoring a whistle-blower. The photos were from an anniversary trip. No big deal, Bryan thought. We need to make sure we're providing a healthy environment for all of them. For Lori Lewis is, if not a pariah in Colleyville, a shamed woman in the eyes of many who believe her campaign has unfairly smeared its high school, coach, and football program. Perhaps it goes without saying but producing quality journalism isn't cheap. What's wrong with the picture?' It was early afternoon on Wednesday, September 22, and the Colleyville mother, after putting away the jeans, noticed a black leather bag. Lewis pulled him out of CHHS and would soon enroll him in a nearby private school. The students created a fake wall with the. She says she never used the word condone, and her demeanor in all those phone calls was completely appropriate. The Colleyville Heritage Steroid Scandal After finding steroids in her son's athletic bag in September of 2004, a Colleyville Heritage mom approached school administrators after. COLLEYVILLE, Texas The embattled principal of Colleyville Heritage High School is expected to learn his employment fate this coming Monday. at 7pm. 750 North St.Paul St. Among other things, SB 3 bans schools from making political activism part of a course and says teachers may not be compelled to talk about a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs.. Hes not happy that Im still talking to the media. Summarizing his defense, he finally blurted, Mom, the majority of the football team is taking them.. GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A high school principal at the center of a controversy in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is now on administrative leave. The paper sent a photographer, who took a picture of the vial of steroids, commonly known as Deca. And the story ran on the front page of the Courier on October 1, under a three-column headline that read: Steroid Use Suspected in Some Area Schools., The impact on the administration was less than shed hoped. Why should my kid be drug-tested just because you cant control yours?. But she acknowledges that if shed known then how her city would turn against her, how her son would become ostracized by other kids, how her motives would be mocked on radio and television, how her actions would be second-guessed by police, it would have given her pause. Colleyville Heritage High School's new principal, Dr. James Whitfield, is now speaking out saying he wishes he could've taken more of a stand in 2019 after his photo first stirred up. He knewfrom friends, from weight-room whispers, from his own two eyesthat many of the starters were accomplishing just that task with injected aid. THEATRE DEPARTMENT. Bryan had to lie, even to friends who sidled up to him in private and asked if he was the one. A wave of nausea swept through her. CHHS PTSA Reflections Chair. She checked the time. Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. In February 2005, The Dallas Morning News published an in-depth report entitled "The Secret Edge", a look at the topic of steroids in high school sports. Whitfield added that he has no regrets over what has transpired over the last couple of months, hes happy that he stood up for what he believed in and he hopes thats what people can learn from his situation. One of those parents complained. Catherine writes about breaking news, crime and the Dallas Zoo. First published on August 30, 2021 / 5:42 PM. It didnt take long for more questions to come. Update: Revised at 9 p.m. with more information. Colleyville Heritage became the focus of a district investigation during the 2004-2005 school year after a Panther football/baseball player and his mother confronted school administrators and GCISD about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. It was, 'Hey, I am trying to avoid any conflict. 8:06 PM on Aug 30, 2021 CDT Updated at 1:21 PM on Sep 1, 2021 CDT. In early August, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD placed Whitfield on administrative leave. Where were you when you first injected them? Love will! He's a happily married man. Greg Abbott has called for it to be abolished in Texas schools. Colleyville Heritage High School Principal James Whitfield has faced sharp criticism from some parents who are accusing him of teaching critical race theory. He received a disciplinary letter from the district a few weeks later and was placed on administrative leave soon after that. James Whitfield, the first Black principal at mostly white Colleyville Heritage High School, chose to resign but remain on paid administrative leave until 2023 in a settlement with the school district. As she waited, she overheard customers gabbing. A new study says yes. "They did not feel there was a problem that we needed to look into," Rogers said. They werent snitches. The only other known instance in which a group of high school athletes admitted to steroid use was in Buckeye, Ariz., in fall 2003, according to the Associated Press. Nine CHHS players have admitted to using steroids. By now, she had revealed her identity in subsequent newspaper stories. Dan Patrick has called it a ridiculous leftist narrative. Gov. Updated at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday with details throughout. As a nonprofit newsroom, we rely on members to help keep our stories free and our events open to the public. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene and every newsletter we send. He rolled it down. Colleyville Heritage High School (TX) Varsity Basketball Colleyville Heritage Panthers Varsity Boys Basketball Colleyville, TX 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Colleyville Heritage High School Basketball Colleyville Heritage Basketball OVERALL 22-10 0.69 Win % DISTRICT 9-5 4th in District It would be my hope finally someone listens to the students because ultimately that's who we're here to serve. He decided in the summer to concentrate on baseball. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Its been a roller coaster for him, she says. Cooper vs. Colleyville Heritage - Texas High School Girls Basketball mr buva 0 No views 52 seconds ago #highschoolbasketball Stream Here https://gametoday.hs-sport.live/highs. Note! James Whitfield, principal of. Theyre mad at my mom because shes messing with that.. As part of a settlement between Whitfield and the district, he will remain on paid administrative leave until then. The Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, a wealthy suburban district northeast of Fort Worth, said eight seniors and one junior admitted using the performance-enhancing drugs for a short period last spring. Live. Nearly a year later, she still believes this. That Friday after the story had come out, near midnight, Bryan got a call on his cell phone. He has served 35 years in education, all in Texas, including as principal of Colleyville Heritage High School from 2004 to 2006. On February 4, the Morning News dropped that bombshell and used quotes and information from their interviews with Lewis and Bryan. Ranking weighted 4.0 GPA* (includes only Core, LOTE, and AP courses in GPA calculation), 2. Then on July 26 of this year, a former school board candidate named Stetson Clark stepped up to the microphone during a public comment period to accuse Whitfield of being an advocate for critical race theory: the idea that racism runs deep and continues to shape American society today. Lewis made it clear that they could not take her son out of class to talk to him. Its a stupid lawsuit. One of the students was detained on a charge of having a weapon in a place where its prohibited, police said. The University Interscholastic League, which sets rules for competition in Texas high school sports, has no policy on steroids. Thank you for spreading love! They were identified merely as the athlete and his mother.. He came at him againObviously, Bryan says, this kid did not know how to fightand this time Bryans punch knocked him to the ground. Whitfield's status with Colleyville Heritage High School is expected to be decided at a Monday school board meeting. The schools denial. After months of trying, Jones and Jacobson finally interviewed coach Chris Cunningham, who declined to talk to D Magazine through a spokeswoman and through his lawyers. GRAPEVINE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Dozens of students and parents rallied outside Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's school board meeting Monday night, August 23, to show support for Colleyville. Sports means everything to folks here, Bryan says. I think its sweet. "We're talking about a very short period, weeks," district spokeswoman Robin McClure said. And during the second special session, lawmakers successfully passed Senate Bill 3, a more restrictive version of the House bill that will replace HB 3979 on Dec. 2. They would cooperate fully with the News reporters, but they wouldnt give anyone up. , Chris Cunningham says hes trying to do something about the problem so it doesnt happen again. Her son, a junior at Colleyville Heritage High School, had several such travel bags in his closet, but the others were all pressed flat, unused. Welcome to the Colleyville Heritage PTSA Facebook Page intended to keep our parents, teachers, and students current on upcoming events and opportunities CHHS PTA is a noncommercial, nonsectarian, nonpartisan association that does not endorse any candidate or political party. She knew he didnt mean that literally more than half the Colleyville football team was on steroids. Theyre open late, they have cheap food, and theyre close by. Everyone would forget about it soon enough. I knew what I was getting into. In fact, she knows that by filing a slander suit against the schools football coach, Chris Cunningham, she has only invited more recrimination. Last Monday, August 23, students gathered at a school board meeting to express their support for Whitfield. The e-mails from parents who say they are too scared to be named publicly but who thank her for shaking up the CHHS administration and mighty football program. The vial had been photographed on Bryans glass dining room table, and the students were examining the fuzzy reflections in the glass to figure out whose house it was. Now, GOP lawmakers have turned their attention to what books children have access to in schools. On the bus, she read, careful not to catch anyones eye. He will step down as principal at Colleyville Heritage High School and remain on paid leave until 2023. first accused of teaching critical race theory during a Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District school board meeting. The weekend before the series was to run, a fax came to the Morning News. Get out of the car, Dyer, he said. How long did you do it? Shows are now Feb. 3 (Fri.), 4 (Sat. Good Lord, Lewis thought. No real names, anyway. The 18-year-old was arrested on charges of trespassing on school grounds and having a weapon in a place where its prohibited. Suite 2100 "If they do proceed with firing him, I hope the administration knows that these people aren't going anywhere," fellow student Sunehra Chowdhury said of the students who walked out of class. Overall Score 89.05 /100. and I asked, 'Why? A few days later, he dialed the players cell phone to arrange delivery, reaching him in an SAT preparation class.. It's he and his beautiful wife, they have a beautiful family," said Sunni Roppollo, who has children at Colleyville Heritage High. Since then, the district has stressed the move has nothing to do. "The only mention we make is a warning on health effects on our Web site," she said. The man, Stetson Clark, narrowly lost a school board race in May to the incumbent, Becky St. John. Colleyville Heritage High School principal James Whitfield has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to Grapevine-Colleyville ISD officials. This was so she could direct Lewis to the appropriate vice principal. Thats your investigation? It has 1,879 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. And while her son was fighting his battles, Lewis was fighting hers. I guess they dont care.. From the moment I called the school, I didnt want him involved. Im gonna kick your ass.. As the editorial note at the storys end explained, She and her son feared retaliation from other Colleyville athletes, coaches, and parents. Our membership goal is 1 voice for every student! Hes a good kid. NO NAMES. The architects of the theory argue that the United States was founded on the theft of land and labor and that federal law has preserved the unequal treatment of people on the basis of race. Whitfield, who was named principal of Colleyville Heritage High School ahead of the 2020-21 school year, has been accused online and in board meetings of teaching critical race theory and promoting a belief that white people are inherently racist. Not Bryans. She hurried downstairs and called the pharmacy at the nearby Walgreens. I am the first African American to assume the role of principal at my current school in its 25-year history, and I am keenly aware of how much fear this strikes in the hearts of a small minority who would much rather things go back to the way they used to be.". COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE. I wanted to protect him. Officers were called around 3:20 p.m. to the campus in the 5400 block of Heritage Avenue about a man with a gun. That kid will know who Patrick is. They even went to football games, sat in the stands, and made a list of the players who looked like they might be using steroids, based on the common signs: acne, muscular definition, rage. Media pundits like Hansen say she should shut up and let it be. The district told WFAA again Friday that the decision has nothing to do with critical race theory or allegations by a small group of parents. If I called your boss and said your kids and their friends are using drugs, my kid says youre looking the other way and not doing anything about it and thats not true, what would you say? They had a problem and needed to know about it, for the kids safety. James Whitfield, 43, principal at Colleyville Heritage High School, has been placed on leave by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD after being accused of teaching critical race theory at his. Lewis decided that she had an obligation to inform the school. All that stuff I could handle, and I do handle, she says. In a letter to parents Monday, Superintendent Robin Ryan wrote that Whitfield has been placed on leave but that he would not go into the specifics because it is a personnel matter., Whitfield, the schools first Black principal, told The Dallas Morning News on Monday night that he was told he was put on leave indefinitely because the superintendent has determined that doing so is in the best interest of the District.. It has 2,123 students in grades 9th through 12th. Join us today so we can achieve that goal! Anna Caplan, Special Contributor. All students and staff are safe, the school . By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Colleyville Heritage principal accused of teaching critical race theory put on paid leave, the principal and a crowd of supporters attended a school board meeting, multiple sources in the district have said, an incident in which a school administrator asked Whitfield to remove a photo of him and his wife, who is white, After call for his firing, Colleyville Heritage principal speaks about critical race theory claims, What we know after 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defers comment on revival of sexual harassment lawsuit. I know that there's just so many people under these attacks and that's my greatest fear because this profession means so much to me, he said. Mom, Im going over there. Dr. James Whitfield has been promoted several times in the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD system. Cunningham wants to know, Why now? "They're here to show their voice. Public school 1,974 Students Grades 9-12. Lewis didnt want to confront Bryan in front of his friends. McClure said the school began investigating the matter in October. If my house was on fire, would you put it out? she asked. The district told WFAA again Friday that the decision has nothing to. At the first public hearing the school district held to discuss the issue, including spending money for more drug testing, not one parent showed up. She asked the druggist to decipher the label for her. How many varsity football players got calls for drug deals in their SAT prep class this year? She didnt believe it. It had absolutely nothing to do with race. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? Why would he use steroids? If a student must be absent from school a parent should call or email the school Attendance Office, the day of the absence, to report the student's name and the reason. James Whitfield chose to resign from his position as principal of Colleyville Heritage High School and the school board unanimously accepted on Monday. He sounded drunk. Mom, they already know. But the students at CHHS had obviously read the story. He said he agreed to take some of the photos down. Some parents learned about the photo incident when they read Whitfields account on Facebook.
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