Date: 3/22/2004 2:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 58334
Last year a boy died in our school in a car crash. There was a moment of silence, but that's it.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 2:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 62423
I agree with Amanda.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 2:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 16845
ya know I don't think that anyone while I was in HS died when school was IN session....I had a friend killed over the summer before 10th grade...so they obviously didn't announce it....but they printed a story in the school paper about it....tough but I'd have to say yes. just cause I knew so many people...and people I didn't even know knew me...so had something like that happened to me it would have been impossible for my folks to inform everyone. And besides...having it announced...atleast stops rumors before they can start.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 2:42:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 56074
I just think our school is messed up. Last year a guy that had graduated the year before was killed in a car accident and we had a big prayer circle for him, a moment of silence, we were dismissed from school if we wanted to go to the funeral, and we had counselors all over the place to help everyone cope with losing him. All they've done for John Paul is what was said on the intercom during 7th hour today. I don't know, I just expected them to do more for him.  |
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Date: 3/22/2004 2:49:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 56074
thanks for commenting guys :) |
Date: 3/22/2004 2:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 53155
when i was in high school and someone died all they said was when the services are. I think its the opp. i think its disrespectful to tell everyone what happened.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 3:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 55386
I think being on the announcements is okay, but only the funeral arrangements for my closest friends to know. When I went to my friend Mike's funeral, these two guys I know didn't even know him, and went and ate the food after the ceremony. I just wanted to smack them.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 3:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 55009
i wouldnt' care if they made the announcement of my death, however i think it is totally disrespectful to tell everyone when the funeral and visitation is, that is the families responiciblity to do.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 3:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 19613
a teacher in my school died recently of cancer, and nearly everyone in school (about 700ish) went to either the funeral or the removal. there was a a guard of honour all along the street in the pouring rain. tnone of the services clashed with school, and all the teachers were going anyway, so...  |
Date: 3/22/2004 4:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 54968
I wouldn't mind if they announced it. I wouldn't want people wondering where I went. I think it would also encourage students to be more careful on the road.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 5:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 62367
Deaths were never announced at school. Kids were supposed to learn about it from their parents, newspaper etc. We always did know about it through the rumor mill.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 7:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 62588
=( I came from a very sad class at my high school.. from the 9th grade to 11th (when I dropped out) there were nine people that I remember who died. After each death, classes became optional and school closed early on the day of the funeral so we could all attend. Our graduating class was around 200, so we all knew the people who had passed. As for your questions, if I were to pass now, I would want it announced at my work and I would hope that there were more people absent then were at my funeral. Death is a scary thing and I wouldn't mind if people used my death as an excuse to celebrate the fact that they are still living.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 7:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 11097
When I was in tenth grade two boys were killed (that I know) in a car accident...they were drag racing :(.... I knew the one boy very well; and attended the wake for both of them. I dont think it is disrespectful to announce what happened and having a moment of silence, but I think they should not have given away the funeral arrangements and left that to the parents to contact close friends. It's a terrible thing :(... I have seen many go while attending high school... I am sorry to hear this and my thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family... God Bless, much love  |
Date: 3/22/2004 8:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 61966
I think its okay to announce the loss, have prayers and moments of silence for the person but I don't think its right to tell everyone when the funeral is...I think the parents should be the ones to tell the arrangements, they might not want a whole bunch of students there at the funeral.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 10:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 22188
I would want them to announce my death or the death of one of my friends in that situation. You might be surprised at just how many people DO care that you never would have thought even knew he existed. It is surprising that they haven't done more..maybe they're still in shock? Or maybe that's something that the students have to take initiative and do? Why don't you make plans to meet and have a prayer circle...ask your principal to announce it and do it during the lunch period or something. What with separation of church and state and all that, it may just be that no empolyee of the school can organize something like that without a student's request. I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend...I can't imagine how shocking it must be for you, happening this suddenly. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 10:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 19685
I'd probably be moreso on the quiet side, just tell those who should know and those who want to know and express interest in knowing what happened. But then again, I also don't understand why it would even be a big deal to announce it about me.. Hmm that's strange.  |
Date: 3/22/2004 10:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 48250
Well, Hmmmmm..I'm sure Your Principal Meant well....But I Believe It Would Have Been Best if The Student's Parents Notified The Close Friends...In A Way It Does Seem Impersonable...Sorry For The Loss Of Your Classmate...I remember 2 of My Classmates Passed away..Both in Car crashes...I will Never Forget them...T/C......  |
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Date: 3/23/2004 5:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 55009
after rethinking my comments i have to say that it isn't really disrespectful except that people who i never talked to or didn't like me would just go so that they could have a day off school, that isn't right, funerals and visitations are for families and friends not total strangers. |
