Attleboro High School senior Patrick Lennon is facing consequences after making a rude gesture at a recent basketball playoff game. Lennon admits to flipping off the opposing team in the heat of the moment, leading to a punishment that prevents him from attending school sporting events. Despite acknowledging his wrongdoing, Lennon and community members feel that the punishment is too harsh. An online petition has garnered over 480 signatures, urging school leaders to reconsider.
Some residents, like Joe Vega, believe the punishment is fitting for unsportsmanlike conduct, while others, including City Councilor Nicholas Lavoie, find it excessive. Lavoie, a lifetime Attleboro resident and youth sports coach, emphasizes the importance of being mature when administering punishments to students. The school district has stated that attending sporting events is a privilege and students are expected to adhere to the code of conduct outlined in the student handbook.
A source close to the matter reveals that Lennon had received multiple warnings about his behavior prior to the incident. Despite differing opinions on the severity of the punishment, the school district has declined to comment further on the disciplinary action.
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