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Block_that_Kick
10/07/23 12:41:06 PM
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This is a public school. All kinds of discrimination lawsuits could be filed for this.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/baton-rouge-metro-area-student-in-trouble-for-dancing/article_e588c49e-6461-11ee-a9a5-73319b66f8eb.html

To Rachel Timonet, the video is harmless: Just her 17-year-old daughter, Kaylee Timonet, laughing and dancing with her friends to a DJ at a party after the Walker High School homecoming.

But three days later, Jason St. Pierre, the public school's principal, stripped her daughter's title as student government president and revoked his help obtaining college scholarships, saying the video was inappropriate, Rachel Timonet says. She says St. Pierre told her daughter she wasnt living in the Lords way."

The move has ignited outrage and disbelief in the Livingston school district. Parents have taken to social media to decry St. Pierre's actions, comparing them to the movie "Footloose." Some have made T-shirts that say "Let the girl dance," and have encouraged other students to post "twerking" videos in support.

I was very upset at how the situation was handled. I dont think anybody should be speaking about faith in any form. They dont know my beliefs, and its a public school, Rachel Timonet said.

Delia Taylor, a spokesperson for the Livingston Parish School District, said the district plans to investigate the situation, but said she could not comment further.

Weve been having after-parties for years after homecoming and after prom. Its a place for kids to have fun and dance. I was physically there myself with other parents, Rachel Timonet said.

The hired DJ took a 15-second video of Kaylee Timonet dancing with friends and later posted it on social media. Rachel Timonet said she and Kaylee saw the video before it was posted and didnt think anything of it.

Shes been a dancer since she was 2 years old. She does hip-hop, she dances for Disney, she dances in New York City, and shes even danced at school [in performances] like that, Rachel Timonet said.

St. Pierre had recommended Kaylee for two scholarships, but there was still paperwork to fill out, the mom says. So when Kaylee was called into the office on Tuesday, Oct. 3, she assumed that was why.

Instead, St. Pierre and Kelly Becnel, a teacher, told her they were removing her from student government and would no longer recommend her for scholarships, according to Rachel Timonet.

They said they didnt want her representing Walker High School. She was totally shocked, Timonet said. He told her she wasnt living in the Lords way and questioned who her friends were and if they followed the Lord. She said she didnt know how to answer that and they said its a yes or no question. Meanwhile, shes sobbing.

Rachel Timonet said St. Pierre printed out Bible verses and highlighted sections. Most devastating to Kaylee, he told her she was no longer eligible for student of the year.

Her entire life shes worked toward that, Rachel Timonet said. She said she really felt she didnt think anything was wrong in the video, but at this point she said she really felt like a complete failure.

When Kaylee came home Rachel was furious. She called St. Pierre.

Its just not right. Its out of line. She was not on Walker High School property, not in any Walker High School gear, on her own free time, at a private event, she said.

She said St. Pierre told her they share a difference of opinion, and because its his school he gets to decide whats appropriate or not.

So she sent a follow-up email.
The fact this went on after school hours should not have been addressed by you at all, the letter reads. You do have the right to remove anyone from your clubs, but to talk to them and have them crying for two hours is not ok.

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AceMos
10/07/23 12:54:03 PM
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fuck this piece of shit principle

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lilORANG
10/07/23 12:57:29 PM
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That's very dumb but she'll get a go fund me now with more money than any scholarship

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Xatrion
10/07/23 12:59:12 PM
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Stupid, piece of shit cultist. Go be a principal in one of those private schools if you want already brainwashed children to "live in the lords way". Jackass.

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Srk700
10/07/23 1:23:42 PM
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Religious zealots are a cancer to society.
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Solar_Crimson
10/07/23 1:24:17 PM
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Not even a private school where this would be bad enough, but a public school? That principal needs to lose their job.

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Gritty
10/07/23 1:27:28 PM
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Like who the fuck is this fascist ass principal that thinks he has the right to tell somebody whether they can fucking dance or not?
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Gritty
10/07/23 1:28:08 PM
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Oh yeah, another Republican Christian psycho

in a position of authority

in the south
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divot1338
10/07/23 1:28:45 PM
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This story is ironic since if god existed that principle would burn in hell.

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Compsognathus
10/07/23 1:34:43 PM
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So I can understand being a hateful misogynistic religious bigot. It's detestable but like I understand how people get to that deplorable point. What I never understand how someone can completely lack the awareness of what their shitty actions will do.

Like this dude had at least the base level acumen to become a principal. That doesn't mean he was good at his job or deserving but at least was able to play the internal politicking game to get the role. I don't see how he could be capable of that while simultaneously lacking the ability to see that his actions here would be inviting a category 5 shitstorm onto himself. Like this dude is outrageously fucked and it's entirely self-inflicted.

But fuck this dude and I hope he gets the absolute book thrown at him.

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Uta
10/07/23 1:51:23 PM
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Compsognathus posted...
at least was able to play the internal politicking game to get the role.
You would be surprised at how many positions of authority are granted based solely on having a single friend in the right place. You don't need to be good at anything to be successful. Just a powerful enough acquaintance that is willing to give you what you want.

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Dancedreamer
10/07/23 1:59:30 PM
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Hope she sues, and he ends up paying more than her tuition.


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divot1338
10/07/23 2:00:31 PM
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This conflict should be resolved by a dance off.

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Null_Gain
10/07/23 2:03:21 PM
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Gritty posted...
Like who the fuck is this fascist ass principal that thinks he has the right to tell somebody whether they can fucking dance or not?

I bet there's some major league projection going on with him. He's probably up to something very un christ-like himself

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Purple_Cheetah
10/07/23 2:08:07 PM
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Null_Gain posted...
I bet there's some major league projection going on with him. He's probably up to something very un christ-like himself
I was kinda thinking this too. I can't assume to know the truth, but this almost hints that he saw the video, had thoughts, and decided "It's unGodly!" and so others must suffer due to lack of self control.
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Gritty
10/07/23 2:10:15 PM
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Null_Gain posted...
I bet there's some major league projection going on with him. He's probably up to something very un christ-like himself


its always the case with those types
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Crimson_Corsair
10/07/23 2:14:11 PM
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How does this shit even happen in the year of our Lord 2023?

I'm very curious to know if this person thought this wouldn't cause a scene, or if they knew what would happen and said fuck it, yolo.

What a fucking asshole.

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divot1338
10/07/23 2:24:12 PM
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Crimson_Corsair posted...
How does this shit even happen in the year of our Lord 2023?

I'm very curious to know if this person thought this wouldn't cause a scene, or if they knew what would happen and said fuck it, yolo.

What a fucking asshole.
Its Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

And Im allowed to say that as I was born there.

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brestugo
10/07/23 2:34:18 PM
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What a shit for brains principal.

Hopefully the kid gets into the school of her choice anyway (I think she will).

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gamerofNS
10/07/23 8:36:04 PM
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Here's hoping the student body engages in a campaign of disrespect, harassment, and vandelism against this hopefully-soon-to-be-Ex-principle.
He, and all others like him, clearly deserves it and much, much, much worse.
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Kradek
10/07/23 9:16:53 PM
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Trying to use your religion to justify taking away things from others should come with an automatic guilty verdict.


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Block_that_Kick
10/08/23 10:34:17 PM
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She has been reinstated.

https://twitter.com/DavidBegnaud/status/1711186154643665118

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Nightmare_Luna
10/08/23 10:36:26 PM
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average christian behavior

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Zikten
10/08/23 10:36:28 PM
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Sounds illegal to me what the school did
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CyrusV
10/08/23 10:42:08 PM
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IRL Footloose

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darkace77450
10/08/23 10:44:25 PM
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Gritty posted...
Like who the fuck is this fascist ass principal that thinks he has the right to tell somebody whether they can fucking dance or not?

A servant of the Lord, duh.
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A_Good_Boy
10/08/23 10:48:05 PM
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If I was that student's parent I'd just be seeing dollar signs.

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A_Good_Boy
10/08/23 10:49:18 PM
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Block_that_Kick posted...
She has been reinstated.

https://twitter.com/DavidBegnaud/status/1711186154643665118
Lol of course.

He probably had his own hs kid inform him of all the laws he was breaking and now he's reversing course.

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ChocoboMogALT
10/08/23 10:51:16 PM
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Uta posted...
You would be surprised at how many positions of authority are granted based solely on having a single friend in the right place. You don't need to be good at anything to be successful. Just a powerful enough acquaintance that is willing to give you what you want.
Says the mod to the mod.

(I'm just kidding.)

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LightHawKnight
10/08/23 10:58:43 PM
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Compsognathus posted...
So I can understand being a hateful misogynistic religious bigot. It's detestable but like I understand how people get to that deplorable point. What I never understand how someone can completely lack the awareness of what their shitty actions will do.

Like this dude had at least the base level acumen to become a principal. That doesn't mean he was good at his job or deserving but at least was able to play the internal politicking game to get the role. I don't see how he could be capable of that while simultaneously lacking the ability to see that his actions here would be inviting a category 5 shitstorm onto himself. Like this dude is outrageously fucked and it's entirely self-inflicted.

But fuck this dude and I hope he gets the absolute book thrown at him.

People who think they have god on their side never think what they do is wrong.

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DarkChozoGhost
10/08/23 11:09:34 PM
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Man, they might not sue him now.

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Payzmaykr
10/08/23 11:12:03 PM
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This is a perfect example of why I left Louisiana for a blue state, which was the best decision I ever made.
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Zikten
10/09/23 1:24:30 AM
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DarkChozoGhost posted...
Man, they might not sue him now.
It's likely what he is hoping. He realized he fucked up ans now he's trying to avoid legal trouble, being sued and fired
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Questionmarktarius
10/09/23 2:55:44 PM
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public school
Yup, this dude fucked up.

What we really need, is a hard wall between public school, and private life that happens off school grounds. That would, however, cause a general rethink of extraterritorial jurisdiction as a concept, and of course we can't have that.
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Trumble
10/09/23 3:02:50 PM
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Example #383872638 of why religion has no place in civilized society.

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Link_of_time
10/09/23 3:29:10 PM
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Never should have been allowed to happen. This didnt happen on school property and not on school time. The school had no authority over the students activity outside of school.
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Questionmarktarius
10/09/23 3:32:11 PM
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Link_of_time posted...
The school had no authority over the students activity outside of school.
When was the last time that's actually ever been true?
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BombermanGold
10/09/23 3:55:07 PM
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Oh, he's done for.

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kingdrake2
10/09/23 4:32:50 PM
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BombermanGold posted...
Oh, he's done for.


hopefully he loses his job. that would be a good start to the punishment for him.

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mercurydude
10/09/23 4:59:14 PM
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He should've been fired. It's good that he apologized and all, but I believe that a person who holds such authority should definitely know better and be held accountable when they behave like this. An example needs to be set so that like-minded people don't go around bullying other students in this manner while pretending their chosen religion makes them more important than everyone else.

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XxPoopmistxX
10/09/23 5:05:14 PM
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Srk700 posted...
Religious zealots are a cancer to society.

Could agree more. Just look around.

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BombermanGold
10/09/23 5:44:49 PM
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mercurydude posted...
He should've been fired. It's good that he apologized and all

The subsequent tweets from the girl say that he lied about the apology.

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mercurydude
10/09/23 5:51:20 PM
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BombermanGold posted...
The subsequent tweets from the girl say that he lied about the apology.

What a surprise. All the more reason to fire the self-righteous and hypocritical scumbag.

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Ruvan22
10/09/23 6:14:24 PM
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lilORANG posted...
That's very dumb but she'll get a go fund me now with more money than any scholarship

Do you have a link to this GoFund me with more than $100k? And how it will last just as long as a degree?
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AceMos
10/09/23 6:56:16 PM
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mercurydude posted...
What a surprise. All the more reason to fire the self-righteous and hypocritical scumbag.


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Zikten
10/10/23 12:01:04 AM
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He should be arrested as well
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FortuneCookie
10/10/23 12:03:35 AM
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Nightmare_Luna posted...
average christian behavior

Oh, shut up.
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