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Gooseberry High - Staff & Teachers ([personal profile] goosestaff) wrote in [community profile] gooseberryhigh2017-02-17 09:07 am

MEETINGS WITH THORN

After receiving multiple student complaints, Mr. Thorn requests that Christopher Park and Levi Kramer come see him in his office after classes end. It's immediately apparent that the normally upbeat Quidditch coach is in no laughing mood when he tells the boys that if they want to skip this chat, they can consider themselves removed from the school team.

"We talk a lot about pro scouts and showing up Ilvermorny, but Team Gooseberry is meant to represent the school, first and foremost. Bullying and harassment aren't qualities we want Gooseberry to be known for, and they're definitely not what I want associated with the person I've trusted to lead. Being on this team is a privilege. If you don't think so, there are a dozen kids who'll take your spots. And sorry, gentlemen, but I hold my players to a higher standard than Vector or Merrill do.

"Chris, you're no longer captain. Levi, if you're serious about wanting to play pro, then you should learn to show respect and restraint. Attitude can mean the difference between first string or staying on the reserve bench." Thorn crosses his arms, looking at Chris and Levi in turn to make it clear that his next words are addressed to them both. "If I hear about another incident like this again, you're off the team. Consider this your one chance." He dismisses them with that warning.

Before junior bonding begins, Mr. Thorn tracks down Clementine Decourt for a talk.

He gets right to the point. "Clem, I'm making you the new captain of the school team. Roster's the same otherwise. Game against Ilvermorny's on March 12. That's three weeks. Plenty of time to get settled." Thorn pauses a moment, his demeanour softening. "If you need help, I'm here, but I know Fiori and Stoker respect you and will offer advice." He laughs. "Not that you're forced to listen to them. I'm more than confident you can handle this."
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[personal profile] bambae 2017-02-17 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
(Probably)

(Once in first grade this classmate had to go pee (keep in mind there is a bathroom IN the classroom) and the teacher refused to let him. She made him stand beside her desk until she was done grading papers. And the entire class got to watch this poor kid piss himself. When a toilet was three feet away. I wonder what THAT kid is doing with his life now)
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[personal profile] longcons 2017-02-17 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
(living the high life because his parents sued the everloving SHIT out of the school, i hope)
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[personal profile] gdilevi 2017-02-17 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
(one time in pre-school, i purposefully peed in my cot because the teacher wouldn't let me get up to pee during nap time. i sat there, naked and smug, in the laundry room as one of the assistant teachers had to wash and dry my clothes for me and find something else for me to wear.)

(i had full bathroom privileges after that.)