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MORE ABOUT HAZING
Huron High School is rich in tradition. Whether a student is a first, second, or third generation River Rat, hazing is NOT something on our list of items we call tradition.
Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that occurs on or off school property, by one person acting alone or with others that is directed at a student (or group of students) and endangers the mental or physical health of that student. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
What are Some Myths About Hazing?
How Do You Know if it is Hazing?
If a student is unsure of whether an activity or behavior is hazing, consider the answers to the following questions:
Who is Responsible for Reporting Hazing?
Everyone is. Anyone who witnesses or has knowledge about a hazing incident is responsible for reporting it. Students must take it to their coach, parent/guardian, Athletic Director, counselor, or other responsible adult as soon as possible.
When a student reports a hazing incident, they are protected from retaliation. Reporting hazing is the first step to stopping it.
Huron High School is rich in tradition. Whether a student is a first, second, or third generation River Rat, hazing is NOT something on our list of items we call tradition.
Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that occurs on or off school property, by one person acting alone or with others that is directed at a student (or group of students) and endangers the mental or physical health of that student. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Any type of physical brutality.
- Any type of physical activity that subjects a student to unreasonable risk of harm.
- Any type of activity that involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages or drugs.
- Any activity that intimidates or subjects a student to extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation.
- Any activity that induces a student to break the athletic code of conduct, school rules, or the Law.
What are Some Myths About Hazing?
- Unity Builder: Hazing does not build unity. It separates the team into the "hazers" and the "hazees".
- Motivator: Hazing does not motiviate team members. Instead, it hinders achievement, damages self-esteem, and causes emotional strain and physical harm.
- Harmless Fun: Hazing damages people and teams. Hazing doesn't just hurt the people who are targets, it hurts everyone.
How Do You Know if it is Hazing?
If a student is unsure of whether an activity or behavior is hazing, consider the answers to the following questions:
- Is this activity an educational experience?
- Does it conform to the values and ideals of high school sports?
- Would you be willing to allow your parents to witness this activity?
- Would you be able to defend this activity in a court of Law before a judge and jury?
Who is Responsible for Reporting Hazing?
Everyone is. Anyone who witnesses or has knowledge about a hazing incident is responsible for reporting it. Students must take it to their coach, parent/guardian, Athletic Director, counselor, or other responsible adult as soon as possible.
When a student reports a hazing incident, they are protected from retaliation. Reporting hazing is the first step to stopping it.
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