I noticed the nickname too. And their song, “Dixie.” It’s all American and it’s all good. E pluribus, if you know what I mean.
Yes their GREAT DEED will end up bringing ‘shame’ to the fine young men - UNLESS WE stand up for them and the School District - which will probably ‘fold like a cheap suit’ if confronted.
That the Supt had to ‘explain’ shows me where his stand is.
Sometimes it is just best to STFU (are you listening PDT?) and your message will put itself out.