7th-grader receives ‘Most Likely to Become a Terrorist’ award
A 7th grader at Lance Cpl. Anthony Aguirre Junior High School in Houston was shocked when her teacher presented awards to the class and she was given one that read “Most Likely to Become a Terrorist.”
Lizeth Villanueva, who received the “terrorist” award, told CNN affiliate KPRC that the teacher had given out different “mock awards” to the advanced learning class but that she didn’t think it was funny. “It was not a joke,” Lizeth said. “I do not feel comfortable with this… I do not feel comfortable being in the same classroom with [the teacher].”
Lauren Easton, whose sister received for being “Most Likely to Blend in with White People,” said that there were other awards like that, including “Most Likely to be Homeless in Guatemala.”
“My initial reaction was shock,” Easton said. “I couldn’t believe a teacher could be that bold.”
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The school has since issued an apology from the principal, stating, “Aguirre Administration would like to first of all apologize for the insensitive and offensive fake mock award that were given to students…As principal, I want to assure all students, parents and community members that these ward statement and ideals are NOT representative of the Aguirre Vision, Mission, and educational goals for its students.”
The Channelview School District also released a statement saying that “the teacher involved in this matter have been disciplined according to district policy. and the incident is still under investigation.”
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