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Eighteen year-old aspiring dancer and model Sydney Spies had her yearbook photo yanked by Durango High School. It apparently did not meet community or professional standards. Ms. Spies acknowledged that some people might think it was too sexy, but she sees this as freedom of expression and we must agree. We have to wonder if the cheerleaders at Durango High are sporting jump suits, or if the wrestlers have thrown away the standard singlets as too revealing. Any ideas as to how the swim team photo may turn out? Finally, watch for this photo on Joan River's "Bitch stole my look!"

STORY: Sydney Spies, Durango High School Senior's Photo Yanked From Yearbook For Controversial Attire

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Eighteen year-old aspiring dancer and model Sydney Spies had her yearbook photo yanked by Durango High School. It apparently did not meet community or professional standards. Ms. Spies acknowledged that some people might think it was too sexy, but she sees this as freedom of expression and we must agree. We have to wonder if the cheerleaders at Durango High are sporting jump suits, or if the wrestlers have thrown away the standard singlets as too revealing. Any ideas as to how the swim team photo may turn out? Finally, watch for this photo on Joan River's "Bitch stole my look!"<br />
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STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/05/sydney-spies-durango-high_n_1188721.html">Sydney Spies, Durango High School Senior's Photo Yanked From Yearbook For Controversial Attire </a>

Police Pepper Spray 8 Year Old in Classroom

Smells Like: Colorado , police

An 8 year old boy throws a temper tantrum -- albeit a somewhat dangerous one, where he pulls wood off the walls, and the police come in and pepper spray him.

What do you think? To spray or not to spray?

Story: Police pepper spray 8-year old

VIDEO: 4 yr old brings loaded handgun to kindergarten

Smells Like: Colorado , guns , idiocy , parents

Darwin Dad of the Year Award Nominee, James Chavez, accidentally left his LOADED semi-automatic handgun in his 4 year old daughters book bag. Sounds like an amazing show and tell.

Bag with Kermit the Frog causes school closure

Smells Like: bombs , Colorado , panic , safety , weird

Story: Bag with Kermit the Frog causes school closure

School was on lock down and bomb squads were called out to investigate a bag in the parking lot that contained a Kermit the Frog doll. Authorities are searching for a suspect with curly blond hair, wearing a red dress, and described as having a "pig-like" nose.

MLK Day menu at Denver Public Schools proof school lunches are offensive

Smells Like: Colorado , lunch , racism

Story: MLK Day menu at Denver Public Schools proof school lunches are offensive

Oh my goodness. Not only do they have to attend class on Martin Luther King Day, but to honor civil rights and black history, the school decided to put the following items on the lunch menu: southern-style chicken with biscuit, collard greens, sweet potatoes and peach crisp. I never knew that promoting racial stereotypes was a priority in Denver. I am just surprised that watermelons aren't being served.

School's 'You're Failing' Message Sent To All Students

Smells Like: Colorado , grades , idiocy , panic , parents , technology

Story: School's 'You're Failing' Message Sent To All Students

Nothing lets parents know that their kids' school has their act together better than an automated message going out to the entire student body warning them they are failing. I wonder how many kids got whooped by mom or dad before they realized it was a mistake.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTegyHkXIDsO4S-bh3q2UHEPOZwTPLr395YQ3woXXpXWcPaNTUNUpIRNMee1ymHXQPsQ_ACCeAPd1qWKQDW_Pnnbur1q0AUnSdfvOpir8uGfNuZ7J-GAhX3TZf3ceDTkNqf2pYTcds_kP_/s1600-h/slow.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403015007807341650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTegyHkXIDsO4S-bh3q2UHEPOZwTPLr395YQ3woXXpXWcPaNTUNUpIRNMee1ymHXQPsQ_ACCeAPd1qWKQDW_Pnnbur1q0AUnSdfvOpir8uGfNuZ7J-GAhX3TZf3ceDTkNqf2pYTcds_kP_/s320/slow.JPG" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 274px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/21576100/detail.html">School's 'You're Failing' Message Sent To All Students</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Nothing lets parents know that their kids' school has their act together better than an automated message going out to the entire student body warning them they are failing.  I wonder how many kids got whooped by mom or dad before they realized it was a mistake.<br /></div>

School employee accused of taping student's mouth

Smells Like: Colorado , harassment , teachers , trouble

Story: School employee accused of taping student's mouth

Although this is probably not clearly written out in the teachers handbook, by now we should only hope adults know better than taping a students mouth shut and hands together. There is a reason that this charge is called "false imprisonment." Hopefully the next time this lady is in this situation it's in the woods with wild boars.

<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bAssgLmC020/R5OEJ-0EcXI/AAAAAAAAAwU/BPF8Eb-sLZE/s400/HPIM0010-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bAssgLmC020/R5OEJ-0EcXI/AAAAAAAAAwU/BPF8Eb-sLZE/s400/HPIM0010-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 325px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story:</span> <span id="redesign_default"></span><a href="http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_13645475">School employee accused of taping student's mouth</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Although this is probably not clearly written out in the teachers handbook, by now we should only hope adults know better than taping a students mouth shut and hands together.  There is a reason that this charge is called "false imprisonment."  Hopefully the next time this lady is in this situation it's in the woods with wild boars.<br /></div>

Lafayette middle school discourages jelly bracelets, citing sexual meanings

Smells Like: Colorado , dress code , policy , sex

Story: Lafayette middle school discourages jelly bracelets, citing sexual meanings

If girls wear one of theses bracelets, it means they are willing to perform certain acts. Below is a description of what each color means. (As a note: This is EXACTLY what the description says. NO girl of any age has EVER worn a jelly bracelet unless she has performed the following. These are the facts, and they cannot be disputed.) Have fun and happy parenting!

Black - will have regular "missionary" sex
Blue - indicates oral sex performed on a guy
Clear - indicates a willingness to do anything the snapper wants
Green - indicates that oral sex can be performed on a girl
Glittery Blue - willing to perform anal sex
Glittery Clear - will let the snappee "feel up" or touch any body part
Glittery Green - willing to "69"
Glittery Pink - willing to "flash" a body part
Glittery Purple - willing to French kiss
Glittery Yellow - indicates kissing and hugging is acceptable
Yellow - willing to hug
Pink - willing to give a hickey
Orange - willing to kiss
Purple - willing to kiss a partner of either sex
Red - willing to perform a lap dance
White - will flash what they have

<a href="http://www.aaglobalind.com/images/bulk-vending/bulk-vending-toys/1-1-inch-capsuled-toys/bulk-vending-toys/JELLB-jelly-bracelets-bulk-vending.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.aaglobalind.com/images/bulk-vending/bulk-vending-toys/1-1-inch-capsuled-toys/bulk-vending-toys/JELLB-jelly-bracelets-bulk-vending.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 227px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/news/ci_13312346">Lafayette middle school discourages jelly bracelets, citing sexual meanings</a><br /><br />If girls wear one of theses bracelets, it means they are willing to perform certain acts.  Below is a description of what each color means.  (As a note: <span style="font-style: italic;">This is EXACTLY what the description says.  NO girl of any age has EVER worn a jelly bracelet unless she has performed the following.  These are the facts, and they cannot be disputed</span>.)  Have fun and happy parenting!<br /><br />Black - will have regular "missionary" sex<br />Blue - indicates oral sex performed on a guy<br />Clear - indicates a willingness to do anything the snapper wants<br />Green - indicates that oral sex can be performed on a girl<br />Glittery Blue - willing to perform anal sex<br />Glittery Clear - will let the snappee "feel up" or touch any body part<br />Glittery Green - willing to "69"<br />Glittery Pink - willing to "flash" a body part<br />Glittery Purple - willing to French kiss<br />Glittery Yellow - indicates kissing and hugging is acceptable<br />Yellow - willing to hug<br />Pink - willing to give a hickey<br />Orange - willing to kiss<br />Purple - willing to kiss a partner of either sex<br />Red - willing to perform a lap dance<br />White - will flash what they have

Students Asked To Plot Terror Attack

Smells Like: Colorado , idiocy , safety , teachers , violence

Story: Students Asked To Plot Terror Attack

Over 100 students were asssigned a project to illustrate a foreign attack on American soil. Not sure if the teacher is a crazy terrorist himself, or just plain crazy. Correct me if I am wrong, but when citizens begin drawing up terroristic threats, don't they get arrested? When I think of a teacher challenging and educating his class, I always hope it has nothing to do with conspiracies of genocide. I guess that's just wishful thinking.

Pot smell ends prom for Brighton teen

Smells Like: Colorado , dance , drugs , rights

Story: Pot smell ends prom for Brighton teen

The boyfriend of this high school senior is allowed to use the drug under the state's medical marijuana program. In other words, he is legally allowed to smoke weed. Well that doesn't settle well with whatever security guard refused to let the couple into the dance. Interestingly enough, the local police say the school sent them home, but the school says it was the cops. No drug test. No accountabilty. No problem! Sounds like high school, doesn't it?

Fruita Monument seniors pull off quite the prank

Smells Like: Colorado , gold star , pranks , school spirit

Story: Fruita Monument seniors pull off quite the prank

Mark this day in history- A senior prank that doesn't result in suspensions or the threat of withholding a diploma. The boys welded an old Eagle around a flagpole, and the principal was cool with it. In fact, he was impressed they did it without damaging anything. Hats off young lads, hats off.

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Latphq8HEvrprEJ-f_T_neJTwlwTgBbbifWS4iLszlicFD6hhx_grgpGrAdzN8CN1dYKimphYegPDx4fYwF2zCJ_To4C3n4tIxTa6RY73Pqh427tw8rEKBrF8lG_PX8lK1rgQiky9slY/s1600-h/car.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331212048345560690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Latphq8HEvrprEJ-f_T_neJTwlwTgBbbifWS4iLszlicFD6hhx_grgpGrAdzN8CN1dYKimphYegPDx4fYwF2zCJ_To4C3n4tIxTa6RY73Pqh427tw8rEKBrF8lG_PX8lK1rgQiky9slY/s320/car.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2009/05/01/050109_3A_senior_prank.html">Fruita Monument seniors pull off quite the prank</a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify">Mark this day in history- A senior prank that doesn't result in suspensions or the threat of withholding a diploma. The boys welded an old Eagle around a flagpole, and the principal was cool with it.  In fact, he was impressed they did it without damaging anything.  Hats off young lads, hats off.</></div>

Teens arrested in shooting plot at Colo. school

Smells Like: Colorado , guns , safety , threats

Story: Teens arrested in shooting plot at Colo. school

I can see we have learned something from Columbine. When teens start acquiring lots of guns and always talk about how they want to kill people, that's a good time to step in. Luckily, tragedy was avoided.

Geography Students Get Porn Instead Of Class Movie

Smells Like: Colorado , computers , nudity , sex , technology

Story: Geography Students Get Porn Instead Of Class Movie

A substitute teacher was tasked with showing a film to the class. Who would have thought he was going to stumble into the regular teachers private porn collection? More curiously, who would have thought a teacher would hide his porn collection in his classroom?! Well, I guess it's not a public school until you've accidentally seen a skin-flick in class.

Book Review: COLUMBINE

Smells Like: bombs , books , Colorado , guns , panic , safety , violence

April 20th marks ten years since the shocking massacre in Littleton, Colorado. If you find yourself buying one book this year, it should be Dave Cullen's Columbine. The events on the fatal day have forever shaped the way we discuss school violence, safety, dress code, and a handful of other policies. The author digs deep into the minds of the killers, their classmates, the police, and the entire community in his detailed, graphic account of this unfortunate day in our history. It is obvious that Cullen left no stone unturned in his research, and delivered a final product that needs to be read by anyone who has ever associated themselves with a public school.

Scheduled release date: April 6, 2009

<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRMNFK80fp8QadrhClE1XhQLH72q21X2VpKboP9EDc_zKWMXLEnxoxhs__Ma2aAkz0kSvbdAcCckIb-PhQdQqkPbMHzKiWSpmAk_f901NuZIsEgNuKlqCUQl2ct_HM0TecDWqlcuRpU0x/s1600-h/columbine.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315794315631002338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRMNFK80fp8QadrhClE1XhQLH72q21X2VpKboP9EDc_zKWMXLEnxoxhs__Ma2aAkz0kSvbdAcCckIb-PhQdQqkPbMHzKiWSpmAk_f901NuZIsEgNuKlqCUQl2ct_HM0TecDWqlcuRpU0x/s320/columbine.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>April 20th marks ten years since the shocking massacre in Littleton, Colorado. If you find yourself buying one book this year, it should be Dave Cullen's <a href="http://twelvebooks.com/books/columbine.asp?page=desc">Columbine</a>. The events on the fatal day have forever shaped the way we discuss school violence, safety, dress code, and a handful of other policies. The author digs deep into the minds of the killers, their classmates, the police, and the entire community in his detailed, graphic account of this unfortunate day in our history. It is obvious that Cullen left no stone unturned in his research, and delivered a final product that needs to be read by anyone who has ever associated themselves with a public school.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><em>Scheduled release date: April 6, 2009</em></></div>

A Colorado school district does away with grade levels

Smells Like: Colorado , grades , graduation , reform

Story: A Colorado school district does away with grade levels

Interesting concept. The students will no longer be placed in a k-12 grade level. Instead they will create their own lessons, and once they are comfortable with the material, they advance. I suppose the only downside is that when a child moves to a new town, the parent will have no clue what grade to place him/her in. That, and the fact we all know there will be 12-year olds still stuck grinding their wheels at a 3rd grade competency.

<a href="http://extend.schoolwires.com/clipartgallery/images/19179346.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://extend.schoolwires.com/clipartgallery/images/19179346.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 434px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Story:</span> <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0210/p01s01-ussc.html">A Colorado school district does away with grade levels</a></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Interesting concept. The students will no longer be placed in a k-12 grade level. Instead they will create their own lessons, and once they are comfortable with the material, they advance. I suppose the only downside is that when a child moves to a new town, the parent will have no clue what grade to place him/her in. That, and the fact we all know there will be 12-year olds still stuck grinding their wheels at a 3rd grade competency.</></div>

Teacher on Leave After Making Racial Slur

Smells Like: Colorado , racism , teachers , trouble

Story: Springs Teacher on Leave, Accused of Making Racial Slur

Not sure exactly what was said, but the teacher did claim she "didn't know what the slur meant." Just for the record, a lot of 2nd graders use that same excuse. That's because they actually don't know what some things mean! Well, hopefully she is clear when the school distrcit asks her to not return.

Boy slits girl's throat in high school lobby

Smells Like: Colorado , panic , safety , violence

Story: Boy slits girl's throat in Montrose High lobby

Another story about a knife slashing during school? In this one, some random kids walked into the school and grabbed the girl from behind. Generally, this only happens in movies. So the question is, how can you keep a straight face when trying to assure the student body that the school is safe?

Intoxicated student leads to school evacuation

Smells Like: Colorado , drugs , drunk , panic , safety

Story: Student showing signs of intoxication leads to powder, dismissal of classes

After sending the boy to the hospital for most likely being drunk at school, they found an unknown white powder in his locker. The obvious reaction? Send everyone home. In a related note, the schools' varsity bowling club has had similar complaints that every time they get to the second frame, the school cancels the event due to white powder being on the athletes hands.

<a href="http://localareawatch.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/18/fleeing_students.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://localareawatch.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/18/fleeing_students.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 392px; height: 260px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/10/powder-leads-heritage-high-school-evacuation/">Student showing signs of intoxication leads to powder, dismissal of classes</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After sending the boy to the hospital for most likely being drunk at school, they found an unknown white powder in his locker.  The obvious reaction?  Send everyone home.  In a related note, the schools' varsity bowling club has had similar complaints that every time they get to the second frame, the school cancels the event due to white powder being on the athletes hands.<br /></div><br /><span> </span>

Southern Hills' bans backpacks after threat

Smells Like: Colorado , panic , safety , threats

Story: S outhern Hills' bans backpacks after threat

While the school was taking what it felt was necessary precautions to prevent an incident, they banned "backpacks, athletic bags, purses or briefcases." So until this situation is investigated and resolved, I am assuming there will be no homework, gym class, or feminine products, unless all these items can fit in your jeans pockets.

<a href="http://www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/img/stories/208383/bomb_threat_medium.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/img/stories/208383/bomb_threat_medium.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 229px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/nov/05/southern-hills-threat-bans-backpacks/">S</a><a href="http://www.dailycamera.com/news/2008/nov/05/southern-hills-threat-bans-backpacks/">outhern Hills' bans backpacks after threat</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">While the school was taking what it felt was necessary precautions to prevent an incident, they banned "<span style="font-style: italic;">backpacks, athletic bags, purses or briefcases.</span>"  So until this situation is investigated and resolved, I am assuming there will be no homework, gym class, or feminine products, unless all these items can fit in your jeans pockets.</div><span> </span>

Principal Bans Controversial T-Shirts

Smells Like: Colorado , dress code , principal , rights

Story: Monarch Principal Bans Controversial T-Shirts

The above picture is what the shirts read: "Get Wet." The principal, choosing to use UrbanDictionary.com as his point of reference when banning the shirts, determined they are encouraging students to smoke PCP. Had the principal decided to use the more traditional, and generally more academic, MiriamWebster.com, these students might not be facing such trouble for "covering themselves in water." It's smart (and demonstrates a level of respect) to always assume the worst in children. Just like the old saying goes, "you're guilty before proven innocent."

<a href="http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2008/1028/17817581_240X180.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.thedenverchannel.com/2008/1028/17817581_240X180.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Story: </span><a href="http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/17819062/detail.html">Monarch Principal Bans Controversial T-Shirts</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The above picture is what the shirts read: "Get Wet."  The principal, choosing to use UrbanDictionary.com as his point of reference when banning the shirts, determined they are encouraging students to smoke PCP.  Had the principal decided to use the more traditional, and generally more academic, MiriamWebster.com, these students might not be facing such trouble for "covering themselves in water."  It's smart (and demonstrates a level of respect) to always assume the worst in children.  Just like the old saying goes, "<span style="font-style: italic;">you're guilty before proven innocent</span>."<br /></div><span> </span>

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