A small group of students from Spain Park and Hoover City high schools were caught on video saying racial slurs and drinking alcohol. The video was posted on to social media and quickly went viral. See video below:
The students have not been identified publicly, but the video is now under investigation.
Hoover Superintendent, Kathy Murphy is quoted as saying, "We are exceptionally sad and disappointed that this would either be the attitude of some of our young people or whatever would prompt them to have such conversations...
The activity apparently took place this past weekend at a private residence. Although it was not part of any school function, the conduct in question is in direct conflict with our school system’s values and its mission. Our school administrators are carefully investigating the situation in order to assess our options under the Code of Student Conduct. In the meantime, the Hoover school community may be assured that the Board, together with its administrative and instructional staff, remains steadfastly committed to maintaining and strengthening a school culture that encourages and embraces diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance..."
The below statement can be found on the Hoover City Schools website:
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