I fully understand what you wrote about the article published by Ms. Hu regarding Central and Kickapoo theatre and the district competition. However, if you think about it from a Central student’s point of view - don’t these mentioned views have at least some merit? I know from personal sources both at Central and Kickapoo that theatre members on both ends are upset with the article. It indeed holds true that Central and Kickapoo tied in the district competition, and that the deciding factor for who claimed the “champion” title of the competition was a mere vote of judge’s preference. The two schools DID tie, and technically are both the champions of the competition.

Furthermore, I think it’s important to note that Central was contacted by the News-Leader and that the News-Leader was aware of Central’s previous wins and need for district support (which was ignored) and the fact that Central would have really appreciated being fully recognized in the article and would also have appreciated any mention of ways to help out the Central theatre department - however, none of these things happened.

Even Kickapoo students and the theatre coach admitted that the article was too biased and furthermore, the article had not been approved by the head of the Kickapoo theatre department. While Central may not necessarily have merited just as much recognition as Kickapoo did in the article, their accomplishments were basically ignored and many students on both ends are upset.

All in all? I understand your points. However, I think you’re coming on too strong and arguing too harshly about a simple district competition, especially when the writer of the article was only a high schooler who was standing up for their school’s accomplishments.