Serious allegations of misconduct involving Woodward High School coach Tom West have surfaced after a community member shared the incident publicly on social media.
The case centers on allegations against Woodward High School coach Tom West, who has been accused of inappropriate conduct with female students.
Tyra Holmes brought the issue to public attention through Facebook posts, first writing:
Whoever Coach West is at Woodward HS he been eating food out the girls mouths and touching them inappropriately I was told the school knows about it and does nothing.
Likewise, in another post, she shared a photo of the coach with a student, claiming he appeared to be touching the student.
Further, she wrote:
Ok since yall tryna hold this Tom West up so high and make this mfa a pillar in the community!!! In what way is this appropriate!! This is not ok!!! Investigation close go lock his a$$ up!
Coach West Alleged To Have Engaged In Inappropriate Conduct With Female Students!
The allegations have sparked wider concern, with parents and community members reciting similar experiences and observations.
Some claim that West has a history of questionable behavior, including allegedly taking candy directly from a student’s mouth and making inappropriate comments or gestures toward girls.
Holmes’ posts quickly drew strong reactions from the community, with parents and residents sharing their perspectives.
One commenter shared their point of view, highlighting their daughter’s confirmation, saying:
Everybody knows! My daughter just confirmed it! She said he be looking at the girls b**ts! Im calling TPS! She seen him take a sucker out a girl’s mouth!!!!
Another parent shared:
My daughter just said the mom pressed charges on him taking the sucker out her mouth.
Others noted his long coaching career, including at Libbey, and suggested that his position and connections, saying:
Dang i ain’t know that’s who you was talking about. He used to coach tennis for Libbey he has been a Coach for years picking girls up and taking them to tennis games. His wife is a teacher that means he has been getting away with that shit forever.
Holding a position that is meant to protect and teach students, Coach West is instead alleged to have violated that trust.
An investigation is needed to determine whether Coach West actually engaged in the alleged misconduct.
Legal action needs to be taken if someone in a position entrusted to protect and teach students is instead accused of violating that trust through misconduct.
