Samantha Logan alleges that her son, Diesel, was suspended for four days after he told the bullied kid to apologize when the latter mouthed off to one of his friends.
The bullied kid went to apologize, but Diesel was sent home the day they got in trouble.
Even though high school should be a time of learning, friendship, and growth, some students have been overshadowed by bullying.
Bullying is when someone repeatedly and intentionally uses words or actions to cause distress and harm to another person. It’s not just a one-time argument but a pattern of hurtful behavior.
Bullying can take many forms, including verbal, physical, and social. It can make students feel alone, scared, and worthless, leading to anxiety, depression, and a drop in grades.
No one should have to feel this way at school. If you are being bullied, speak up, don’t engage, and stay safe.
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. High school can be a better place for all by standing together against bullying.
Keota Football Player Suspended for Bullying; Mother Says All He Did Was Tell a Kid to Apologize
A dispute at Keota Schools over a bullying incident has sparked controversy after a football player’s mother claimed the punishment far outweighed her son’s actions.
The situation began when members of the football team were reportedly goofing off, mouthing, joking, and playing around.
According to Samantha Logan’s Facebook post, her son, Diesel, became involved when another student made a rude comment to one of his friends.
She states that Diesel’s only action was to tell the other student to “go apologize.”
After the student apologized, Diesel’s involvement ended. However, the incident escalated further, leading to a school investigation.
As a result, Diesel was suspended for four days, and his suspension carried significant consequences for his senior year.
He was barred from football practice and a Friday game, could not attend his girlfriend’s senior night, removed from his position as an FFA officer, and prohibited from attending overnight trips, such as the state convention.
He shouldn’t be in trouble for telling someone to apologize. That’s what’s wrong with this world now, people don’t stand up and tell people to apologize, they just ignore the situation. I don’t know the story, but handing out the same punishment to all isn’t right. The punishment should fit what u did and what happened!
Marcie Winklepleck
Logan expressed frustration with the severity of the punishment.
She concedes her son was wrong for intervening and states “he’s not that kid’s daddy,” but questions the penalty.
Moreover, she revealed that Diesel was threatened with serious charges, including sexual assault and harassment, and has not yet been able to apologize because he is still suspended.
The case has raised questions about school disciplinary policies and the line between peer conflict and bullying.
Keota School District has not publicly commented on the specific details of the incident or the disciplinary measures taken.
I love seeing all the involved parents who are giving consequences to their children for their mistakes. Good job!
Samantha Jones-Kaiser
My son was not involved, and I didn’t know who the child was until I was sent a post directed towards ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS AND THEIR PARENTS.
