This Florida high school might want to think twice about messing with 17-year-old Jack Petocz
pic.twitter.com/5lG6EYIXo2— Jack Petocz (@Jack_Petocz) May 17, 2022“When I returned [from suspension], the administration assured me that no further disciplinary action would be taken.
A month later, they broke this verbal agreement and placed a level 3 referral on my record. Now, due to this high level of discipline, I am being prevented from running for senior class president,” Petocz said in the statement on Tuesday.“I am continuing to be punished for standing up for my identity and against widespread hatred.
I’ve emailed [the] administration and the principal numerous times, they’re simply ignoring me,” he continued.Petocz also asked for help “in calling on these administrators to stop silencing queer students fighting for a more inclusive future.”“I won’t be discouraged by this obvious attempt to silence our voices.
We will keep protesting, we will keep speaking, we will keep fighting until no child is subjected to this kind of abuse of power.
