Posted on 05/08/2009 5:38:22 AM PDT by Hawk720
To Grove City College, John Gechter was a bright young student majoring in molecular biology.
But to his online audience, he was Vincent DeSalvo, a baby-faced rising star in the gay pornography industry.
Both worlds unexpectedly crashed into each other two weeks ago after his online persona was discovered at GCC.
“A student on campus was browsing inappropriate content online and recognized me on a (pornography) Web site,” said the 22-year-old Philadelphia native. “He copied and pasted some images and sent an e-mail to some friends. GCC is a pretty small school, so the e-mail spread like wildfire.” ... Gechter was charged with three sanctions: sexual misconduct; participating in a public display of pornography; and having been engaged in conduct that is contrary to the mission and values of Grove City College;and likely to bring dishonor to the college and acting in a way inconsistent with college values, according to a letter sent to Gechter from Hardesty.
GCC’s student handbook, the Crimson, outlines the college’s stance on premarital sex under its sexual misconduct policy, Ms. Clingensmith said.
“Premarital sex, heterosexual or homosexual, or any other such conduct that violates historical Christian standards” is subject to disciplinary action, she noted.
(Excerpt) Read more at sharon-herald.com ...
When he broke the news, his mother started "praying and fasting." His father was upset, but he said they still love him.
He has retained a lawyer and is contemplating a lawsuit against Grove City. Though he admits that some of his rule violations were fairly clear, he doesn't feel like the school is demonstrating Christian values of love and forgiveness. The whole experience, he said, has caused him to re-examine his Christian beliefs.
"I believe in God, that you are held accountable for what you do, that there are standards of right and wrong," he said.
I’m glad they refuse federal money; that’s one of the reasons I chose to come here.
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