Entire eigth-grade class at Memphis school suspended for food fight
11-18-2004, 1:18 p.m.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.
A cafeteria food fight on "meat loaf day" led to the suspension of the
entire eighth-grade class at a Memphis school.
The students were suspended after refusing to clean up the mess they
caused.
"Given an opportunity first to apologize for their behavior and help
with the cleanup, most of the class refused to cooperate," school spokesman
Vince McGaskill said.
The food fight broke out Wednesday at Geeter Middle School, which has
637 students in grades six through eight. Meat loaf and chicken were on the
menu.
Principal Jada Meeks suspended students who were in the cafeteria
during the fight, meaning the youngsters' parents must meet with school
officials before the children can return to class.
The cause of the disturbance was not immediately known. No serious
injuries were reported.
"Suspending students is never desirable," McGaskill said. "In this
case, the principal felt that strong, some may say shocking measures, were
called for to spur change."
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