Jan 12, 2008 9:11 am US/Eastern
School Principal Offers $30 To Food Fight Snitches
COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ) ―
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The principal at Wilde Lake High School finds himself in a mess after trying to crack down against a serious food fight.
AP
The principal at Wilde Lake High School finds himself in a mess after trying to crack down against a serious food fight.
Kathryn Brown reports he offered a cash reward to anyone who would snitch or tell him who's responsible.
It may not have reached "Animal House" proportions, but what's become known as the "B Lunch Food Fight" inside Wilde Lake High School's cafeteria is certainly becoming infamous among students.
"We heard somebody yell 'food fight' and then some people started throwing food," said freshman Marjorie Bazile.
Students and administrators say at least several dozen students were involved in the messy food fight.
Moments later, the principal declared a lockdown and threatened those involved with a five-day suspension.
"I went under the table because they were throwing milk and that's nasty," said Bazile.
Though the food fight itself lasted just minutes, the fallout is lasting weeks. That's because school officials decided to offer a $30 reward for information leading to those behind the food fight.
That policy is sparking outrage among students.
"If somebody wants to tell, they should do it on their own will. They shouldn't be bribed to do it," said student Chris Smith.
"It's just cheapening it and making it so anybody can really say anything and get $30," said junior Taylor Procida.
Editorials written for the school newspaper--The Paw Print--echo those thoughts.
"It's not a good idea because it gets people into fights if you tell on them and stuff," said Bazile.
School officials tell
Eyewitness News they are now reviewing the practice of paying out money to students for information to see how effective it really is.
Officials say food fights are messy and can be dangerous. They say they wanted to hold those involved accountable.
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