SPOKANE, Wash. – Mead High School students walked out of school Monday morning to raise awareness of the hazing incident that occurred within the school football team.
The student-organized walkout began around 9 a.m. at the high school, with dozens of students leaving class and exiting the building.
The walkout came after the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office shared that at least four Mead High School football players could be charged with misdemeanor assault following an alleged hazing incident at a training camp.
The Spokane County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is currently reviewing the recommended charges, according to the sheriff’s department.
Mead High School has interviewed involved students and is currently conducting an internal investigation into the incident.
In a statement released to students and parents, they mentioned they are working to provide a safe environment for students and to understand the complex situation.
“The fact that we’re only now starting the process of moving forward – some nine months after the circumstances in question – is far from ideal.” the letter said.
We reached out to Mead High School about the walkout but haven’t yet heard back.
