{"id":1122,"date":"2025-06-18T21:16:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T21:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfeed99.com\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2025-06-18T21:16:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T21:16:27","slug":"school-warns-students-not-to-chant-usa-what-kids-do-instead-has-officials-regretting-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfeed99.com\/?p=1122","title":{"rendered":"School Warns Students Not To Chant \u2018USA\u2019, What Kids Do Instead Has Officials Regretting It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"612\">A high school in Folsom, California, has drawn national attention after administrators requested that students refrain from chanting \u201cUSA\u201d during sporting events and rallies. Students at Vista Del Lago High School traditionally used the chant as an expression of school spirit and national pride. However, school officials expressed concerns that, depending on the context, the chant could come across as exclusionary or insensitive. Senior Ryan Bernal questioned the decision, saying, \u201cTo say USA, you know, we\u2019re all the same. We\u2019re all American. It doesn\u2019t matter what your skin tone is or where you\u2019re from.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1154\">The issue was raised during a leadership class where staff encouraged students to consider empathy and inclusivity when engaging in school traditions. Daniel Thigpen, Communications Director for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, stated that patriotism and kindness are not mutually exclusive, emphasizing that students should be mindful of how messages are received. Nationally, there have been instances where the \u201cUSA\u201d chant was used in a derogatory manner, which has led some schools to re-evaluate its use in certain settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1650\">Mike Garrison of the California Interscholastic Federation weighed in, stating that while the chant is not inherently wrong, there is \u201ca time and a place\u201d for it. The school principal echoed this sentiment in a message to district families and in announcements to students, stressing that the chant is welcome but should be reserved for appropriate moments\u2014such as after the Pledge of Allegiance or the national anthem. The goal, the principal said, is to avoid sending \u201can unintended message.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"2094\">Some parents have supported the school\u2019s approach, believing it encourages thoughtful and respectful behavior. Natalie Woodbury, a parent at the school, said, \u201cI want to chant USA because I want us to pull together and help, not because I want anybody to feel left out or not a part of our country.\u201d District officials clarified that there is no formal ban on the chant but encouraged its use in a way that fosters unity rather than division.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\">\n<div id=\"primedailys.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"COmd2PXx-40DFXxwHQkd_Qow4A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/primedailys.com\/primedailys.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2663\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The controversy sparked strong reactions on social media, where many users voiced frustration with the school\u2019s decision. One commenter criticized the principal, saying school leadership was \u201cdestroying public schools,\u201d and praised students for showing national pride. Another commenter wrote, \u201cYou kids chant USA AS loud as you can! Thank the Lord for you kids! Hold your ground to your 1st Amendment God given right!\u201d The debate reflects a broader national conversation about patriotism, free speech, and how best to create inclusive environments in public schools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2663\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A high school in Folsom, California, has drawn national attention after administrators requested that students refrain from chanting \u201cUSA\u201d during sporting events and rallies. 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