News Summary
Central Catholic High School has expelled two students following serious allegations of hazing and sexual harassment within the soccer team. Reports indicate a 15-year-old victim suffered severe harassment, leading to a police investigation. The school has initiated its own inquiry and established support resources for affected students. As concerns mount, more victims have come forward, prompting demands for accountability from families. The situation has drawn attention from local law enforcement and the San Antonio Archdiocese, highlighting the ongoing issue of student safety.
San Antonio – Central Catholic High School has expelled two students following serious allegations of hazing and sexual harassment on its campus, particularly within the soccer team. This decision comes as a response to reports that have raised significant concerns about the safety and well-being of students at the school.
The expulsions were enacted in light of a pending investigation by the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) into claims of bullying related to the soccer team. These allegations surfaced after a 15-year-old victim’s family reported distressing incidents involving his teammates. The victim reportedly experienced severe harassment in the locker room, including being subjected to inappropriate exposure and physical confinement.
Legal representation for the victim indicates that one of the most egregious incidents occurred on April 29. Reports detail that the victim was inappropriately touched and overheard sexual comments while being locked in a cage by another student. This experience has led to significant emotional distress, with the victim’s mother stating that her son expressed suicidal thoughts about continuing his education at Central Catholic.
In conjunction with these expulsions, Central Catholic High School initiated its own investigation upon receiving these claims, which resulted in disciplinary action against additional students involved in the alleged behaviors. Included in these actions is the fact that one senior student who faced expulsion will not be allowed to graduate this year due to his involvement in the incidents.
The school has reiterated its commitment to providing a safe environment, stressing that bullying, hazing, and harassment have no place in their community, which is rooted in the Catholic Marianist tradition. In order to address these issues further, the school has established an anonymous reporting channel for students and is providing counseling resources to affected students.
In a concerning turn of events, four additional students have come forward with similar allegations of hazing and sexual harassment. The families of these victims are now demanding accountability from school officials, who they believe did not adequately address earlier reports related to such behavior.
In response to the allegations, Central Catholic’s president acknowledged the gravity of the situation and conveyed that the administration took immediate action to address the concerns once they were made aware. Furthermore, a formal independent investigation into how the school managed the allegations and the wider issue of student safety is being organized, with JCA Law, PLLC tasked with overseeing this process.
Local law enforcement has been involved, with the victim’s family reporting the incidents to both the San Antonio Police Department and the Round Rock Police Department. Additionally, Child Protective Services and a children’s advocacy center have become part of the investigative proceedings, reflecting the severity of the claims and the need for thorough examination and support for those affected.
The situation has drawn the attention of the San Antonio Archdiocese, which has confirmed that it is engaged in discussions with the school’s administration regarding the recent events.
As this case evolves, the Central Catholic community continues to grapple with the implications of these serious allegations, focusing on the safety and welfare of all students while navigating the complexities of bullying and harassment in schools.
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