Racist graffiti found in Brunswick High restroom; investigation underway
School officials say two racist comments were removed immediately after discovery, and the sheriff’s office is investigating.
HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW
Two racist comments were discovered in a Brunswick High girls’ restroom Wednesday. Administrators said the graffiti was removed immediately, and the sheriff’s office is investigating. No responsible person, arrest or disciplinary outcome was identified in the supplied report.
Two racist comments were found in a girls’ restroom at Brunswick High School on Wednesday, prompting investigations by school administrators and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.
Principal Eric Schwarzenegger notified the school community in a message describing the discovery, according to The Frederick News-Post. He said the graffiti was removed immediately.
The message did not disclose the wording of the comments. The supplied report does not identify who was responsible.
The sheriff’s office told the newspaper that it could not provide information beyond the principal’s message because the investigation remained open. Frederick County Public Schools also said it had no additional information to share.
Schwarzenegger said expressions of hate have no place at Brunswick High and that disciplinary measures would follow the district’s code of conduct.
The principal also described plans to continue supporting student clubs that encourage inclusion and recognition of different cultures. He asked students to tell a teacher, administrator or another staff member if they see or hear concerning behavior.
The report establishes that the graffiti was discovered and removed and that an investigation is underway. It does not report an arrest, a disciplinary finding or a determination of responsibility.
WHAT IT MEANS
The incident raises concerns about students’ sense of belonging and safety. School officials are asking students to report concerning conduct while investigators work to determine responsibility.
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