Lexington, Mass. High School Vetoes Dance Theme For Being ‘Too American’

Western Journalism ^ | Mar 23, 2015 | Heather Laskin

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Lexington, Mass. The place where the “shot heard round the world” was fired, the birthplace of the American Revolution, and now, the home of a high school whose administration has vetoed an “American Pride” dance theme because it is “too American.”

Students on the dance committee at Lexington High School voted on the theme for their junior/senior dance and chose “American Pride,” a seemingly appropriate theme for a school whose mascot is the Minuteman. Their decision was quickly vetoed, however, when the powers that be decided the theme was not inclusive enough.

“Given the diverse demography of our community,” Assistant Superintendent Carol Pilarski said, “it was suggested by the advisers that the students come in maybe national pride theme so they could represent their individual nationalities.”

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Standard form E-response...

“There has been some confusion in the media.

Junior/Senior Dance on April 10, 2015

The LHS junior/senior dance was never canceled and the theme has not changed. Because we are a community that is diverse and welcomes students from around the world, we had some discussion around the theme’s title. The dance will take place, as scheduled, on April 10th, and we are proud to support all of our students and the theme of American Pride.

http://lhs.lexingtonma.org

on behalf of the LHS Administrative Team
Thank you for your concern”