Before teachers realized there was a moose on the grounds, a class of eighth-graders was released for P.E., said Mat-Su School District spokeswoman Catherine Esary. By all accounts, a group of students proceeded to taunt the moose, said Esary.
Two to three minutes after the class was let out, the teacher saw the moose, caught the students who were taunting it, and sent the rest of the class inside, Esary said. She would not be more specific about what exactly the students did.
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The administrators have taken the necessary disciplinary actions, but Esary would not give any more details about the number of students or their punishment.
“People will say, ‘Nothing’s being done,’” said Esary. “That’s not true. But to protect the students’ privacy, I cannot discuss specific things.”
The principal held an assembly to reinforce proper actions and behavior around moose, actions and behaviors the students already knew, said Esary.
Comments
505 comment(s)Lily wrote on Aug 12, 2009 6:07 PM:
Lily wrote on Aug 12, 2009 5:56 PM:
animal!! There wasn't not "one" person that called into the talk radio show that wasn't disgusted with what those brats did!! It just makes me sick to my stomach. What is the world coming to? Parents or whatever you call yourself, have certainly failed to raise decent human beings and should be ashamed of yourself!!! "
Epic Senior wrote on May 5, 2009 11:56 AM:
Its obivous that the moose was a Muslim and was trying to kill the children with a bomb.
The kids are paladins sent from god to rid us of the satanic moose let them loose into the wild. "
Uncle Jed wrote on May 4, 2009 2:17 AM:
two cents wrote on May 1, 2009 4:21 AM:
had died of natural causes. However,because it was frightened to death by bratty unsupervised children, it became a poster child for cruelty. BTW I have never seen such a cowardly stupid and wimpy group of school officials in my life. All they had to do is come out with a brief statement of truth. And the troopers report..What was that???? "
Wasillian wrote on May 1, 2009 12:32 AM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 30, 2009 11:37 PM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 30, 2009 11:25 PM:
I am unconcerned, as well, with those who decide they have so little to say that they must write post after post addressed to me - obviously attempting to insult me.
Shame on all of you who are so insecure, and immature that you must stoop so low. It reflects very poorly on you - and on our community. "
Ben C wrote on Apr 30, 2009 3:08 PM:
to ben c wrote on Apr 30, 2009 2:45 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 30, 2009 1:49 PM:
Ben C wrote on Apr 30, 2009 11:41 AM:
Alaskarain wrote on Apr 30, 2009 7:16 AM:
Alaska Granny to JP wrote on Apr 30, 2009 3:41 AM:
Uncle Jed wrote on Apr 29, 2009 11:53 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 28, 2009 5:13 PM:
Endeavor wrote on Apr 28, 2009 3:25 PM:
concerned citzen wrote on Apr 28, 2009 12:00 PM:
DJ wrote on Apr 28, 2009 11:52 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 28, 2009 11:20 AM:
Maybe you would think different if you were innocently going about your life and suddenly placed in a cross hair like the folks at a Luby's or VA Tech. "
concerned citizen wrote on Apr 28, 2009 9:24 AM:
Ap0cSnipe wrote on Apr 28, 2009 5:50 AM:
to concerned resident wrote on Apr 27, 2009 10:37 PM:
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 27, 2009 6:58 PM:
to concerned citizen wrote on Apr 27, 2009 6:41 PM:
This is what happens when boneheads push through legislation regarding issues that make them feel good about themselves but aren't based on science. You protect the wolves, then next thing you know their population breeds out of control. The really ridiculous part is even when it's proven to have been a mistake, they still keep speaking out against it like a bunch of braying jackasses. "
Wasilla mom wrote on Apr 27, 2009 1:18 PM:
You might want to do more research on wolves. History in Alaska has shown that overpopulated wolf packs can decimate huge populations of ungulates, practice canibalism, and lastly suffer from starvation. I think it's more humane to take a critter out with a bullet in the back of the head (from the air if necessary) than letting them starve to death. "
Wasilla mom wrote on Apr 27, 2009 1:10 PM:
Liar or just uneducated wrote on Apr 27, 2009 11:53 AM:
So...the Fish & Game study that clearly demonstrated that the wolf population had exploded was 'baloney'? The increased numbers of moose being killed by wolves was what? A lie? The increased sightings of wolves in populated areas from Anchorage to the Mat-Su was another fabrication? Wow! Thats a lot of evidence you just swatted away as being 'baloney'! (Do you just sit in your chair coming up with this stuff or are you really this foolish?) "
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 27, 2009 7:56 AM:
No thanks wrote on Apr 26, 2009 7:19 PM:
AlaskanRoses wrote on Apr 26, 2009 6:25 PM:
AlaskanRoses wrote on Apr 26, 2009 6:16 PM:
to Sean wrote on Apr 26, 2009 1:13 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 26, 2009 8:38 AM:
" Pardon my extreme stupidity. It oozes out and I can't seem to stop it. Despite the State Trooper report stating that the kids weren't responsible after all, and that the 'news' as it was first reported was grossly inaccurate, I must still pop into a website several thousand miles away in a place and culture I know nothing about let the nuttiness spill out. I know none of you like me or pay attention to me, but all the newspapers around here won't print my blathering anymore.====You luv me!!! "
Sean wrote on Apr 26, 2009 7:42 AM:
Ediot from AZ wrote on Apr 25, 2009 7:29 PM:
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Apr 25, 2009 5:43 PM:
Yet I can't help but wonder about such outrage by people that may not have any problem going out with weapons to kill moose etc. If,as adults you find it acceptable to kill wildlife, what are you teaching your children but that wildlife may be killed. o the blame comes to parents for that also. "
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 25, 2009 3:36 PM:
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 25, 2009 3:27 PM:
Ali 8th grade cms student wrote on Apr 25, 2009 2:42 PM:
Ali cms 8th grade "
thanks CMS student wrote on Apr 25, 2009 2:02 PM:
Sarah wrote on Apr 25, 2009 1:46 PM:
There is a huge difference between what these children did and hunting, eating meat, etc. Though many PETA people would argue that our modern farming methods are cruel, there is a big difference. "
cover up wrote on Apr 25, 2009 1:26 PM:
Hungry wrote on Apr 25, 2009 12:58 PM:
Student at CMS wrote on Apr 25, 2009 11:08 AM:
I am not saying that the students who threw the rocks did the right thing. Quite on the contrary, I think that was a horrible thing to do to a moose. It was tragic. But that is not what makes me angry. What makes me angry is all these people who probably don't live in Alaska, who were not there when it happened, are attacking us all and are stating things that are not true. I am disappionted in the "adults" who have blown this tragic event way out of proportion and am asking you to stop and think. "
Student at CMS wrote on Apr 25, 2009 10:49 AM:
Those boys were the only 8th graders who did anything to the moose. I am positive that none of the 8th graders intended for that moose to die the way it did, including the ones that threw rocks. Also, I wonder what the comments would say if the title of this article read "Student killed by moose". My friend, who did nothing wrong, was charged by it while running laps. The moose struck the fence. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if it wasn't stopped by the fence. Would I be at a funeral today? (cont.) "
Student at CMS wrote on Apr 25, 2009 10:33 AM:
student continued wrote on Apr 24, 2009 8:54 PM:
CMS student wrote on Apr 24, 2009 8:10 PM:
8th grade CMS student wrote on Apr 24, 2009 8:01 PM:
Amber wrote on Apr 24, 2009 5:47 PM:
CMS Studentcontinued wrote on Apr 24, 2009 5:38 PM:
CMS Student wrote on Apr 24, 2009 5:34 PM:
unbelieving parent wrote on Apr 24, 2009 3:58 PM:
cms student wrote on Apr 24, 2009 2:13 PM:
Michelle wrote on Apr 24, 2009 1:35 PM:
poor clueless Margaret wrote on Apr 24, 2009 12:52 PM:
AYI wrote on Apr 24, 2009 12:02 PM:
Margaret wrote on Apr 24, 2009 11:27 AM:
Also Alaska stop killing wolves, arial killing of wolves is cowardly and terrible. come up with a different solution they are majestic and beautiful animals. "
karin wrote on Apr 24, 2009 11:19 AM:
very very sad... "
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 24, 2009 7:13 AM:
donna wrote on Apr 24, 2009 7:09 AM:
Dont judge these precious students wrote on Apr 24, 2009 7:09 AM:
Perspective wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:36 PM:
Geraldine B wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:07 PM:
cms student again wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:30 PM:
cms student wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:23 PM:
Logic- hello wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:46 PM:
to concerned resident wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:56 PM:
anonymous folk wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:54 PM:
Amazed wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:39 PM:
.. wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:24 PM:
Dan wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:03 PM:
8th grade colony student wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:53 PM:
to concerned citizen wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:49 PM:
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:19 PM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:08 PM:
Jessie 8th grader at cms wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:03 PM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:47 PM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:41 PM:
bryan wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:37 PM:
Discusted wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:22 PM:
SARAH PALIN HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT SO STOP BLAIMING ALL YOUR PROBLEMS ON HER!!! "
Hmmm... wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:22 PM:
Yep, you got it right...more people writing about the moose than Palin. I think the priorities are right!
Any human being who thinks it is alright to harm an innocent animal is just sick and will have little to nothing to offer their own children with regard to respecting the life of sentient beings. "
Bryan wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:40 PM:
wow colony wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:37 PM:
AKVoter wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:08 PM:
Still outraged Send me a dollar wrote on Apr 23, 2009 3:59 PM:
box 4708
palmer Ak 99645 "
to Alyssia wrote on Apr 23, 2009 3:19 PM:
Rainboo wrote on Apr 23, 2009 3:08 PM:
student wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:54 PM:
- Alyssia "
Student wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:50 PM:
- Alyssia "
jp wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM:
Student dies at school, Moose disciplined.
?????????
btw, wow , over 400 posts! a new record! "
Colony middle school student wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:24 PM:
Please be reasonable here I witnessed this dramatic event. I am more sad the most people, but reallt taking kids and families Lifes because of this is to overwhelming. This is something that doesnt accure often but its something people out of Alaska need to talk about so go away and read your own paper.
And i hoep the trooper come to your houses and arrest you people threatening our lives you ignorant people. "
debra wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:23 PM:
harsh reality wrote on Apr 23, 2009 1:58 PM:
no they had to throw stones -not little rocks, and poke at it with sticks. They definitely contributed to the moose's death. They took pleasure in tormenting the moose. NOONE should get away with that. That's why the authorities need to press charges. Suspending the kids is NOT ENOUGH. As for the rest, they should have to write an apology
for their part in this . "
jp wrote on Apr 23, 2009 1:36 PM:
p.s. look, obama has his knee pads on again, go join him! "
Palmer parent wrote on Apr 23, 2009 1:06 PM:
Andy wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:59 PM:
I was raised in Alaska and as beautiful as it is (or was) and as many wonderful people lived there, I am ashamed and embarrassed to be from there these days. "
Shari wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:57 PM:
Winter kill wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:46 PM:
Epic fail... wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:35 PM:
1) The moose did NOT repeatedly hit it's head against a wall as first reported. It ran into a fence once and died.
2) There was NOT a 'large' group of kids tormenting it. Only 2 were.
3) Fish & Wildlife and State Troopers both say it's premature to say what caused the moose to die due to the large number of weak moose (after Winter) that die in large numbers every year at this time and that it's not fair to judge these kids so soon.
DOH! How's that feel? "
Interesting.... wrote on Apr 23, 2009 11:45 AM:
dee jay wrote on Apr 23, 2009 11:41 AM:
Although I personally don't hunt, hunting them and killing them cleanly in season is acceptable in this culture but cruelty should not be. Saying "boys will be boys" or "in eighth grade everyone tries something new" excuses this cruel behavior and that shows there is a major problem in society. Yes, I tried new things in 8th grade or high school but none of them involved animal (or human) cruelty. "
Jennifer wrote on Apr 23, 2009 11:15 AM:
Palmer Resident wrote on Apr 23, 2009 11:03 AM:
There is no reason to threaten any children, or teachers over this. There are hundreds of moose killed every day. It's sad the poor moose died, but it's just another moose.
I also LOVE all the out of staters who are on here insulting all of us. Go read your own paper, you don't see us complaining cause someone hit a raccoon in your state. "
t-man wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:43 AM:
J. S. Lane wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:43 AM:
Trouble ahead.... wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:19 AM:
wasilla mom wrote on Apr 23, 2009 10:12 AM:
The rumor my CHS kids tell me (told by friends' siblings who were witnesses) is that CMS staff DID try to stop the bullies, but they refused to stop. I also understand that there was a sub teaching PE that day and some kids are very disrespectful toward subs. "
Get real wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:31 AM:
Sharon Burns wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:27 AM:
These 'heck, they're just young kids,' supporters, along with the observers
who found the scene humorous must
be minus a compassion gene. Don't know if there's any fix for that.
Sharon Burns TN "
hello those who think hate crime wrote on Apr 23, 2009 9:11 AM:
jp wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:59 AM:
SumGuy wrote on Apr 23, 2009 8:30 AM:
"Please" - thanks for telling the real story. it sounds like an unfortunate situation, that is all. boys will be boys. those of you making these kids out to be monsters without knowing the facts need to try thinking for a change instead of just reacting. "
Sanity Check wrote on Apr 23, 2009 7:28 AM:
Shut Down this BLOG wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:57 AM:
LJ wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:57 AM:
Please wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:43 AM:
Alaska Resident wrote on Apr 23, 2009 6:03 AM:
Why don't you have this much anger toward people who do heinous acts toward other humans. "
inwasilla wrote on Apr 23, 2009 5:56 AM:
Let's not jump to conclusions because you'll never hear the real story. "
one last thing wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:59 AM:
obsevation wrote on Apr 23, 2009 4:08 AM:
GeorgiaSha wrote on Apr 23, 2009 3:31 AM:
Shame on you all - tormentors, parents, and school administrators.
This is clearly an Alaska Fish & Game issue at this point. "
Don L wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 AM:
That being said, I would like to ask the well educated bloggers from across the nation to look at their local news because I am sure that we all can find at least one story about your state's youth doing something equally embarrassing and mortifying. Stop trying to add our Governor into this and, as a person who lives 10 minutes from that school, stop lumping all AK in with two obviously emotionally handicapped children. Thanks. "
Don wrote on Apr 23, 2009 2:12 AM:
All Alaskans are to blame for this total void of respect for nature. "
You have a real educated point of view lumping all Alaskans in with a few people you see on the news, nice... "
Pa. wrote on Apr 23, 2009 1:26 AM:
" The kids have a great example in our governor regarding cruel treatment of a "game animal" when they found out that her dad ran over a wolf with his snowmachine and kept on trying to kill him unsuccessfully several times, when she made it legal to shoot wolves from the air, gas their pups, snare bears and having them suffer until someone shoots them? "
This is THeir Govener! Shes a JOKE! "
To New Hampshire person wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:25 AM:
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:25 AM:
get real wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:15 AM:
Oh the outrage that attempts to deflect from the real problem of unsupervised, disrespectful, children and the parents who condone such disrespect. Now it has spilled out into the schoolyard at the expense of an innocent animal. Spare us all the victim mentality. What happened to the moose was not okay.It was criminal, just as looking the other way and not acting was- and in the case of parents, is unconscionable. "
Get over it wrote on Apr 23, 2009 12:14 AM:
bob s AK wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:50 PM:
Mikki Moose wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:37 PM:
yahweh wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:37 PM:
parent of 3 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:14 PM:
I Agree with Dan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:23 PM:
a student of CMS wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:18 PM:
AK_Grown wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:13 PM:
Betty wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:12 PM:
AK_Grown wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:10 PM:
dan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:02 PM:
dan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:52 PM:
Colony Middle School Student wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:44 PM:
I was there when it happened i saw what happened I know more about this than all of you combined!
The moose was not suicidal and yes there were some conflicts with the student. Teachers tried to resolve the problem with the students but some of they did not want to cooperate so before you go off blaming Student,Parents,CMS,Staff and Alaska.
Get more info before you open you mouths. The news and Paper show you what draws your attention. If you want the true story come talk to someone who was there. "
coupdegrace wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:39 PM:
lmh1941 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:36 PM:
dan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:34 PM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:31 PM:
Note to "khbalaska" Sarah Palin go together Wasilla are in the minds people from Outside. Sarah Palin pushes aerial wolf killing. It is not a stretch to connect those dots.
Note to "Sound judgment in Wasilla" get a dictionary. "Torment, tease, haze, torture, cause suffering..." and so on are all similar in meaning.
Note to "Mary" - it was the fault of the supervising adult who watched as much as it was the fault of the offending young people.. "
Dan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:30 PM:
aksadness wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:17 PM:
mrvegiboy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:14 PM:
codger wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:03 PM:
Get real wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:57 PM:
Pretty sad reflection on the school all the way around and on the quality of their upbringing as well. "
Mr.cooper wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:41 PM:
Some1inAK wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:39 PM:
ddumanad wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:37 PM:
Carole Morris wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:37 PM:
Dan2153 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:20 PM:
daMamma wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:12 PM:
The second thing that struck me was the English language skills these students have. How appallingly pitiful their education seems to be. One should have a much better grasp of their native language. "
brent wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:02 PM:
wayuphere wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:02 PM:
They all need to be punished. Severely. "
Scott in Waslla wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:46 PM:
Some1inAK wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:39 PM:
Liz in VT wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:35 PM:
I'm a hunter who married into a family of hunters and we were all raised to respect animals and treat them humanely, even those hunted for food.
None of us would ever have done this and, worse, laughed about it, not even as 8th graders (which are closer to being adults than babies!).
I also noticed that the grammar and spelling in the comments from some of the current students was abysmal. What are these kids being taught in school and at home? "
firedawg wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:33 PM:
Brent wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:32 PM:
Oh please wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:32 PM:
Parent wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:26 PM:
ktnkitty wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:18 PM:
Akmom teacher wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:01 PM:
LisaAgain wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:46 PM:
joy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:45 PM:
In regards to the PE teacher. Lay-off on on setting blame there. These kids were 13 and should know better. Would you expect these kids go psycho and kill a moose? And on school grounds? For all we know, he/she was helping another student for a brief moment.
I say, Community Service for the students. Preferably animal control or at animal shelter. "
mooseforbreakfast wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:42 PM:
ebb wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:41 PM:
Oh My wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:33 PM:
Rainboo wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:05 PM:
bevy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:02 PM:
I hope that AST or PPD goes after them for killing a defenseless creature.
God bless the teens who witnessed this horrible thing and that they wouldn't be haunted by it.
USUALLY 8th graders AREN'T/don't need to be supervised ... "
Wyoming wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:01 PM:
Snocat wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:59 PM:
Erik wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:47 PM:
chris wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:45 PM:
Lyndi wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:40 PM:
alagnagate wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:29 PM:
Lisa Arizona resident wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:17 PM:
Snowcat wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:11 PM:
enoughAlready wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:10 PM:
colony middle school student wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:02 PM:
Deb Buzdor wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:50 PM:
Wise Owl wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:48 PM:
The school did right: No names and No info..
It happened, its been handled wisely, end of story.
Please let it go, go on with your own lives.
Best if comments on this be closed. Its time for healing. "
Not Surprised wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:44 PM:
nabo wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:35 PM:
Follow up to Listen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:34 PM:
Moose Lover wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:33 PM:
scootertrash wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:31 PM:
I hope the rod was not spared! "
CMS Mom wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:31 PM:
Listen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:30 PM:
Yeahhhhhh wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:25 PM:
Parents should discipline their kids, the kids should learn a lesson and stop being stupid.
I know, I'm not using big words to respond to this or emotionally back comments.
If I had done this as a kid, my dad would have kicked my butt, my mom would have grounded me (probably for a year at least) and I would have been a slave to chores. Lesson learned "
Sharon Burns wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:22 PM:
horrible event, but for some reason mine wasn't posted. 97 other posts were added, though. what I wrote wasn't offensive, just reiterated what many had
stated. Wonder why it isn't up?
thx, Sharon in TN "
Wise Owl wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:21 PM:
Why not just outlaw the sport of hunting and fishing! Seems many of you set the stage for this! "
Concerned For The Future wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:21 PM:
gina wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:18 PM:
Mom in Wasilla wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:09 PM:
Denise wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:07 PM:
Jennifer W. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:03 PM:
student wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:03 PM:
angry wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:59 PM:
student wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:50 PM:
-the staff called ALL 8th graders in and yelled at us. telling us that all the 8th graders in 2nd pd. PE killed a moose and took a life.
- one teacher herd our stories in english and tried telling the other staff it wasn't just all of us.
-but some staff disagreed and said we were cheering on.
-but what we were saying out there was like "whats going on?" and "OMG is that a moose?" or "stop that!"
- the story made Nat. news and we feel they have the wrong understanding of the story. "
Bre wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:49 PM:
Unknown wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:48 PM:
student wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:46 PM:
-we went outside to run our laps around the fields.
-we saw a moose in the soccer field and most backed away.
-a group of girls went to get the staff
- a PE teacher gathered us in the softball field
-but about 3 boys threw stuff at it.
-the moose (again) threw itself against the fence, and fell
-we went in the gym
- the moose died and fish & game was called and took care of it. "
unknown wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:26 PM:
rayfield smithstone wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:22 PM:
Jack wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:21 PM:
CHS CMS mom wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:18 PM:
Colony High Student. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:18 PM:
palmer alumni wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:17 PM:
Kathy J wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:15 PM:
Valley resident wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:15 PM:
Stones in glass houses wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:15 PM:
An Alaskan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:11 PM:
Judith Stefchak wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:10 PM:
And now we are protecting the little darlings by releasing what is being done with them. Ain't that special....
Maybe a good kick in the pants a few times might cure them? "
TORN BETWEEN THE TWO wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:10 PM:
WELL THAT WAS NOT THE CASE AND A INNOCENT ANIMAL WAS SO SCARED THAT IT TOOK ITS OWN LIFE, SO MAYBE YOU KIDS THAT WERE INVOLVED, SHOULD THINK LONG AND HARD at what you have done and try and make it right ! "
Joe wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:07 PM:
People are getting way too emotional about this, equating these kids with Nazis and serial killers. Really? I wish I could have some of what they are smoking. "
me wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:06 PM:
anchorage wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:00 PM:
aklvr wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 PM:
green wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:56 PM:
blue wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:52 PM:
Meadow_Lakes_Madman wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:51 PM:
Student at Colony Middle School wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:50 PM:
CMS STUDENT wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:48 PM:
red wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:45 PM:
April wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:42 PM:
NM wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:37 PM:
" If a goup of adults had done this they would be in jail and / or charged for a game violaiton. "
That's not true, it's far from the truth. There might have been a fine issued for harassing a moose, maybe a ticket. Same goes for fish, it's called fish molestation (not joking). Look at Jeff King, guy took a moose out of lines with a rifle and basically was fined. I would have made the students gut and clean the moose for donation. "
Bernie Zimmerman Stewart wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:33 PM:
In the new Alaska it seems to be okay to herd and shoot wolves from helicopters, gas or beat their young in dens, and kill bears for being bears so why the surprise when two legged pups run a moose into a fence until it dies? Respect for living things starts at home not at school. "
Nick Robertson wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:33 PM:
Public Outcry wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:28 PM:
MAD RESIDENT wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:24 PM:
Otto wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:22 PM:
Kate wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:20 PM:
I'm insulted that anyone would blame this incident on the teacher. What about the parents? What about the students? Teachers have been forced to take valuable class time to teach our children things that parents should be in charge of- morals, courtesy, kindness, acceptance, - among many other things. When exactly were they given the charge of teaching our students that attacking a living animal was inappropriate and unacceptable?
Isn’t it time the people take some responsibility for their own actions? We live in a society where people aren’t held accountable, it’s "
Evelyn wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:19 PM:
Secondly, I see it as unimaginable animal cruelty...besides being dangerous!
The phys. ed. teacher should be reprimanded, with a letter put in his file, and the kids should be charged! After the age of 12 they can be charged! Good thing I'm not the Principal. They would also receive severe suspensions and have to do community service! Grrr! "
artcticlupine wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:12 PM:
hogwild wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:07 PM:
weluvak wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:04 PM:
Katherine wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:01 PM:
Alaskan Kid wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:59 PM:
What would you have done if you were there? "
HJB wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:54 PM:
disgusted wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:54 PM:
Im thinking wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:50 PM:
Jay P. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:48 PM:
revolted wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:48 PM:
AlaskanTony wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:48 PM:
Anchorage wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:46 PM:
Chris wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:45 PM:
Yogi64 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:36 PM:
AKgrown wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:32 PM:
I believe the homes of the kids involved should be investigated for signs of abuse. And I think all of the kids should be encouraged to do a lot of soul-searching, maybe shown an informational video about animal abuse or something. "
revilla wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:31 PM:
Jennfer wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:26 PM:
mo wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:23 PM:
what on earth are the parents thinking, raising kids in Alaska that don't know to RESPECT wildlife! ?!
I would wager a bet that this is not the first time these kids have done something like this. "
carol wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:22 PM:
Animals feel pain, too, and this whole thing is sickening. "
Douglas Royal wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:19 PM:
bob wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:18 PM:
Sharon Burns wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:10 PM:
is necessary to the public safety,
and the safety of any wildlife or domestic animal they may come upon
and target for abuse. Not to mention
some small child unable to defend itself!
Too bad nobody published Dalmers name
early on re: his animal abuse.
Sharon Burns
TN "
Robin wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:56 PM:
amanda7603 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:55 PM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:53 PM:
Walling: Slamming a person/moose against a "virtual" wall while the head/neck are supported to prevent whiplash.
Wall-Standing: Forcing person/moose to stand balanced against a cell wall in the "search position" for hours at a time inducing painful muscle cramps. One moose was forced to remain in this position for 43.5 hours. "
normalperson wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:53 PM:
Are you kidding me wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:51 PM:
Once Alaskan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:51 PM:
Amy Sweat wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:51 PM:
A Colony Parent wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:39 PM:
Brenda wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:36 PM:
Dave wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:34 PM:
dontreply wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:34 PM:
You get a life- what's wrong is wrong and because other people do it elsewhere doesn't justify it. Let me say again...what's wrong is wrong. Who ever knows the names of the kids- spill the beans. "
Brenda wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:33 PM:
T wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:28 PM:
responsible for the death of this animal. If they had to participate in the distribution of the animal right down to having to clean and dress the carcass for food purposes and explain to the receiving party's what had been done to cause this death maybe then it wouldn't be so funny to them. YOU CAUSED IT YOU SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!
WELCOME TO REALITY. "
BLAME wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:25 PM:
Pamela wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:22 PM:
Condused wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:20 PM:
Charity wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:17 PM:
Nicole wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:12 PM:
And 'moose are like us', I'm pretty sure she means that they are like us in that they don't want to be tormented, have rocks thrown at, etc. It's not literal. I understood it.
Hah. "
ak_born and raised wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:08 PM:
say what wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:00 PM:
Oh..and especially funny is the 'remember Columbine' line! HA HA! Oh my gosh...talk about taking things to an extreme!
The situation was awful, people...but get a grip before getting so foolishly carried away! "
Virginia wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:59 AM:
to Diana wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:55 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:53 AM:
I'm everywhere, all the time. "
Karen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:52 AM:
Berry, it seems like you're "projecting" some sort of political animosity of your own.
I suppose if you can do it, so can I.
I was going to suggest that, with hearing about Palin's attitude towards endangered species like polar bears, beluga whales, Kittlitz’s murrelets, wolves and bears, these children's stupidity towards the moose reflects their parents' stupidity, which reflects the Palin policies of use/abuse of wildlife in Alaska.
The Governor of Alaska is an abhorrent individual, and her attitude has infected too many of her constituents. "
SeriousBidness wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:49 AM:
atlantis wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:45 AM:
An adult that kills a moose (humanely) out of season, even if to feed the hungry family, faces criminal charges . Why were these miscreants not turned over to fish and game and the legal system for punishment? Animal cruelty/harrassment laws in AK are at best weak, at worst non-existant.
Where are the parents in all of this? Do they think it's funny too? "
To Maxxatt wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:43 AM:
" With all the issues in the world, I cannot believe this is becoming the "most posted thread ever." ...Bump. :-) "
Must be pretty boring in your leftist state because abviousloy your still here. "
Karen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:40 AM:
middleyukon wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:39 AM:
Confused wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:38 AM:
mike harm wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:38 AM:
dbw wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:29 AM:
Berry wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:27 AM:
Uncle Stuy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:25 AM:
Lathrop Fan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:24 AM:
CorningNY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:23 AM:
Mike wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:21 AM:
Nancy Jones wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:19 AM:
jp to ak granny wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:18 AM:
this is a societal problem and does need to be addressed, but it seems to me that this seems to have more gravity than a high school gang member shooting a kid in school.
life was a lot better when you could spank your children without fear of some do-gooder trying to interfere in your life, these things just didn't happen back then. "
concerned adult wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:18 AM:
Colony Creeps wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:17 AM:
aklvr wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:17 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:15 AM:
aklvr wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:12 AM:
Alaska Granny Page 2 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:07 AM:
Wnda Rowland wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:04 AM:
I can't help wondering if the same outrage would occur if another student was the target of these kids taunting. Where would that situation end. Yes, punish them to teach them a lesson, but temper it with love to reach their hearts to care for others. "
Alice wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:03 AM:
Rocky wrote on Apr 22, 2009 11:02 AM:
Paul wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:59 AM:
GEK wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:59 AM:
Hack wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:56 AM:
Dori wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:52 AM:
Tim Judge wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:52 AM:
this behavior come from? The parents?
What kind of discipline did they receive?
Maybe they should run into the fence
until they die!!
Timothy Judge
Retired Police Officer
METRO-DADE POLICE DEPT.
MIAMI FLORIDA 30 YRS.
IT MAKES ME SICK!!!!! "
Macondo wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:50 AM:
khackney wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:45 AM:
beckj001 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:44 AM:
lock up wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:38 AM:
khackney wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:37 AM:
akkid wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:36 AM:
The teacher should not be a parent. Lack of proper parenting at home is mostly responsible.
If an adult did this we would be in jail. Send the kids to Juvi so hopefully they will teach their kids to be better than they were. The kids were immature and wrong, end of story. "
sjn wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:33 AM:
K3r3d83 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:31 AM:
Alaska Granny wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:30 AM:
offsoapstone wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:30 AM:
JM wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:26 AM:
PKM wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:24 AM:
But what can one expect from the Valley children. "
Super Bee wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:22 AM:
Not to be callous but what's really unfortunate too is that that meat will taste terrible from all the endorphines pumped into it before the animal died.
By the way, I don't eat mammals. I was just sayin'. "
Not Enough wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 AM:
truth4all wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 AM:
Sound judgement in Wasilla wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:16 AM:
AKLUVR wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:16 AM:
akman64 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:15 AM:
mn.dawnn wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:09 AM:
Mary wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:05 AM:
And the ones who were standing there crying... go get someone you idiots. "
Kaire wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:04 AM:
Diana wrote on Apr 22, 2009 10:02 AM:
tough alaskan mother wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:59 AM:
We as parents can only do so much for our children, and trust them to make the right decisions down the road.
I hope that moose was salvaged. And the teens punished at school and home. "
concerned parent wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:56 AM:
lapakz wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:51 AM:
Wasted tax dollars wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:49 AM:
Sound judgement in Wasilla wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:48 AM:
DawnC wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:45 AM:
easywind wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:45 AM:
A pox on them. "
To the lower 48ers wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:42 AM:
karradeus wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:37 AM:
alaskan10 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:36 AM:
" With a governor like Sarah Palin and her "shoot-a-wolf-in-the-back father and then ram the suffering animal with his snowmobile" as role models, what can anyone expect?
____________________________________
Are you an moron or what, apparently you are a troll, Sarah Palin has nothing to do with this. Neither does the rest of us "Alaskans" have anything to do with what happened. Your "no" values are what is wrong with this country. go BACK TO YOUR HOLE! "
Mgr wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:33 AM:
John H wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:29 AM:
SERIOUSLY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:28 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:24 AM:
Tammy Sunderland wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:23 AM:
Duane wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:22 AM:
khbalaska wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:19 AM:
I love how all you outsiders think you know best because you don't have any idiot kids where you live.
Give me a break. "
akman64 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:16 AM:
Palmer resident wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:10 AM:
It's abot a few instigators, followed by a mob mentality, bringing undo harm to an animal with no respect or understanding for society, life or morals. (and maybe a good call to bring back "discipline by belt")
Debatable is what a proper punishment would be for the general mob; As for the instigators, hammer them and hammer them hard! Then hammer their parents. If you're responsible enough to have a child, you should be held responsible for thier actions. "
Renee wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:04 AM:
Michele in AK wrote on Apr 22, 2009 9:00 AM:
Peta, Palin or anyone else has nothing to do with this. Hold these children responsible for what they have done, or the next time it could be someone else's child they are harming. "
Disgusted wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:58 AM:
These parents should have taught their children to respect all the beauty Alaska has to offer us, wildlife most of all. "
Come On wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:57 AM:
How awful. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:55 AM:
ddumanad wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:53 AM:
Who cares about the kids privacy- this is SICKENING and 8th grade is old enough to know that is WRONG and mean and cruel. They need to be punished, the entire known group of them involved. "
Appalled wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:47 AM:
Hoosier Helper wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:45 AM:
kc wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:41 AM:
Sunrise907 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:34 AM:
Tim Harris wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:29 AM:
Jayn Line... I agreed with you until your third sentence. Does that "M" after your name stand for "Moron"? It isn't possible that a truly educated person believes that lawful hunting, or our governor, caused this. "
Concerned citizen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:26 AM:
Kraz Kat wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:25 AM:
My grandfather taught me when I was very little not only how valuable all creatures are, but how to treat them and what precautions to take around wild animals.
For an animal to be tortured so badly that it abuses itself in panic is a very cruel way to die. "
Karen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:25 AM:
Theresa wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:19 AM:
Punishment for these kids should include a public apology given in the school auditorium, they should submit a written apology for publication in the Frontiersman, and each should perform 30 days community service at the new Mat-Su animal shelter. Their parents are also accountable. They and their children should be required to particpate in counseling. "
Ashlee wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:14 AM:
Legislator wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:08 AM:
whatteheck wrote on Apr 22, 2009 8:06 AM:
red wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:59 AM:
Ben C wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:42 AM:
Oh, and I like the nonsense about how it's everybody's fault (teachers, etc) except the kids. Explains why so many of today's kids are so screwed up...parents and such able and ready to make excuses for them. "
I weep for the future. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:38 AM:
Rob wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:14 AM:
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Apr 22, 2009 7:10 AM:
Breanna. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:46 AM:
Mia wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:38 AM:
mel wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:23 AM:
tubalcane wrote on Apr 22, 2009 6:01 AM:
Jayn Line M. Ed. wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:59 AM:
Children who take pleasure in the suffering of animals seldom stop there. Each and every serial killer has admitted that they started off tormenting/torturing animals.
What can we expect, though, in a state that makes so light of slaughtering animals and has a governor smiling over animal bodies.
And yes, kindness towards all others trickles up. These kids have a really scary future if this is not dealt with severely. "
BIll Williams wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:50 AM:
be: Having to listen to Sarah Palin rant
(about what little she knows) about politics and the world for one week. "
mike wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:36 AM:
dave wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:29 AM:
EarthMom wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:26 AM:
todd wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:24 AM:
Tre wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:19 AM:
Disgusted wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:13 AM:
Great job Gov. Palin. "
kieffer wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:07 AM:
A moose would rather commit suicide than cross their paths. "
teacher wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:03 AM:
jacquie wrote on Apr 22, 2009 5:02 AM:
And why wasn't anyone watching them? "
Dee wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:53 AM:
wolgy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:52 AM:
Angela wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:49 AM:
Jefferson wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:46 AM:
susan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:31 AM:
medzcrew wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:16 AM:
Bart wrote on Apr 22, 2009 4:11 AM:
Morgan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:15 AM:
J. Smith wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:09 AM:
Jill wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:08 AM:
lower 48 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 3:02 AM:
bert wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:59 AM:
Ann Kleinhenz wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:51 AM:
Stephen Stavropoulos wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:47 AM:
fate and its family waiting for it to come back to it. Shame on them all.
Steve "
Nancy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:46 AM:
Lisa L wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:43 AM:
This incident is just horribly disturbing. I hope a school official and the parents print off all of the comments on this site to show how people are reacting. "
mm wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:43 AM:
ordered AERIAL MASS shooting of wolves. Not a good example. "
Pat wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:43 AM:
august wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:40 AM:
Manny wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:39 AM:
Chris wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:38 AM:
august wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:38 AM:
They are disgusting individuals who will not amount to anything. Any person who would injure and taunt an animal to death has serious psychological problems---and these are children. "
Moose less wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:31 AM:
Freddy Fender wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:28 AM:
Lisa Hammonds wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:27 AM:
Suzanne B wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:27 AM:
This is sick!!! No morality!!! I hope someone takes this serious enough to punish them.Let them all do community service in the wilds of Alaska and see how long they survive in the animals enviroment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
Christie wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:20 AM:
I'm sure it will come out soon. This has already made national news. "
Davyo wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:17 AM:
The parents should be real proud !!!!!!
To bad we cant bash those kids heads against a wall !!!!!!!!!!!
Davyo "
hiwayman29 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:15 AM:
Kids today...no respect, no responsibility. Those attitudes come from home...stupid parents, stupid kids. Like Ron White says "You just can't fix stupid!" "
Concerned Resident wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:14 AM:
Bob wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:11 AM:
USAF Mac wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:10 AM:
Concerned Citizen wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:06 AM:
johnnycakemtn wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:03 AM:
lipstickedpig wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:00 AM:
wazzacuzz wrote on Apr 22, 2009 2:00 AM:
Tomm51 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:59 AM:
buzz alpert wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:55 AM:
Wise Owl wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:52 AM:
Who is Wise Owl. 4yrs AF security police/31 years a county sheriff. "
rm wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:45 AM:
Mary St Onge wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:45 AM:
Sandy wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:42 AM:
Mary Griswold wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:37 AM:
bruser wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:37 AM:
Judy Armstrong wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:36 AM:
Tomm wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:36 AM:
talamasca 59 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:34 AM:
angelita wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:33 AM:
Wise Owl wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:33 AM:
Seems only befitting the teacher recieve the same punishment, perhaps a bit stronger, as a teacher is suppose to be a responsible adult. It's the teaqcher it seems who really dropped the ball on this incident.
Is this really a case of administration covering up a faculty member? Seems highly likely. "
BOB IN MIAMI wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:26 AM:
saddened wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:25 AM:
talamasca59 wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:23 AM:
KC wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:22 AM:
brusel wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:19 AM:
Concerned in Michigan wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:15 AM:
Lagnia wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:05 AM:
Wise Owl wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:05 AM:
Seems it did for the trooper as well, he getting punished along with the kids?
Juvenile names are protected by law, The punishment is not. Was the punishment legal? We'll find out anyway,sooner or later.
This is surely a 'to be continued' story.
Just the presence of anyone to a moose in a confined setting puts it in 'give me liberty or give me death' mode. "
Ed of Alaska wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:01 AM:
I've never heard of a moose committing suicide. Their tormenting must have been pretty twisted.
I hope the parents of the children are held responsible for any damage to the wall the moose repeatedly ran into. "
Greg Smith wrote on Apr 22, 2009 1:01 AM:
Shame. Shame. Sham "
Micheal wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:43 AM:
Jason wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:42 AM:
Obvious Role Models wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:40 AM:
Kids are seeing cruelty to animals rewarded - You too can be vice president if you shoot animals from aircraft and poison pups in their den!
All Alaskans are to blame for this total void of respect for nature. "
Fred wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:35 AM:
Had this been an adult doing this,there would be jail,bond and court,but since it's some adults "poor" children,there is no State action on this?
This is animal abuse plain and simple.
And is punishable by law and I should think at the very least,some serious community service and education on animal abuse.
Just a casual thought,if the moose had been abusing the children,what would have happened to him or her?
Obviously the Principal and teacher/s should consider employment for which maybe they are better qualified,because handling children isn't one of them. "
TESSA wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:33 AM:
YEAH, THIS STORY UPSET ME TOO, I'M WRITING IN FROM NEW YORK! "
Brad wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:30 AM:
kentucky hunter wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:29 AM:
I would have given them a choice. Either congratulate them on taking down a large dangerous game animal without a shot and make them dress the animal, butcher the meat and eat it if hunting was their intent or make them clean up dog crap for the next year at an animal shelter if they refuse. "
sktrsh wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:23 AM:
I want to puke "
artist wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:17 AM:
Stella wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:17 AM:
Has not anyone done their homework? There are direct correlations between cruelty to animals and future felony assaults on people.
Get a clue!
Why don't states have tougher laws with regard to cruelty to animals, including harsher ones for when cruelty causes severe harm or death?
They obviously know right from wrong. Along with jail time, shouldn't these eighth-graders be subject to mandatory counseling? Even mandatory labor would be a step in the right direction. - Something! "
Disgusted American wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:14 AM:
elles wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:14 AM:
" kids today are idiots "
Here-here Fred; you are Totally Right. Kids today are rude, thoughtless, undisciplined & have no respect for other life or authority. They think that bullying is cool & adults let them get away w/it. 2 kids elsewhere have hung themselves from being bullied. I guess kids today don't discriminate between tormenting defenseless animals or other kids. It's disgusting. Here is the school # 907-761-1500. Call & tell them your thoughts. "
kerby norris wrote on Apr 22, 2009 12:08 AM:
cant belive it wrote on Apr 21, 2009 11:58 PM:
Sad for the moose wrote on Apr 21, 2009 11:21 PM:
Throwing Stones wrote on Apr 21, 2009 11:10 PM:
Joe wrote on Apr 21, 2009 10:56 PM:
another disgusted parent wrote on Apr 21, 2009 10:54 PM:
bob wrote on Apr 21, 2009 10:52 PM:
disgusted parent wrote on Apr 21, 2009 10:38 PM:
npadilla wrote on Apr 21, 2009 10:35 PM:
sub teacher wrote on Apr 21, 2009 9:37 PM:
Ed K. wrote on Apr 21, 2009 9:34 PM:
What is GOING ON OVER AT THAT SCHOOL? This is a school borough disaster and a revelation of emotional and psychological apathy towards life. We truly are living in an idiocracy. "
Honestly wrote on Apr 21, 2009 9:23 PM:
Colony High Schooler wrote on Apr 21, 2009 9:04 PM:
Justice wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:58 PM:
Just me wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:55 PM:
Punishment wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:48 PM:
CMS CHS mom wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:41 PM:
Lisa wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:20 PM:
amother wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:18 PM:
jp wrote on Apr 21, 2009 8:14 PM:
Student at CMS wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:52 PM:
Student there wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:47 PM:
:( "
Sunnyday wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:45 PM:
J. B. Cassidy III wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:44 PM:
I would suggest that in the future, the teachers check the grounds before allowing the students outside. If any of them were to be injured, no matter what the situation, the school district would be liable for those injuries. "
student there wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:43 PM:
Student that witnessed it. wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:41 PM:
wallyps wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:31 PM:
Those children should be expelled for the year.
The teacher should be terminated for allowing this activity to go on in their classroom.
The Principal should clearly disclose all supposed displinary actions. But most likely Palin was somehow involved, so we will sweep it under the carpet. "
Not watching out for kids wrote on Apr 21, 2009 7:06 PM:
ALaska Girl wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:34 PM:
Desiree wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:30 PM:
Bravo Sierra wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:21 PM:
Ben C wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:15 PM:
kids like those who needs enemies wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:15 PM:
npadilla wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:13 PM:
Censoring wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:05 PM:
Jrtinker wrote on Apr 21, 2009 6:01 PM:
Disturbed wrote on Apr 21, 2009 5:11 PM:
bullwinkle wrote on Apr 21, 2009 5:03 PM:
Disgusted parent wrote on Apr 21, 2009 5:01 PM:
alaskan10 wrote on Apr 21, 2009 4:39 PM:
fred wrote on Apr 21, 2009 4:15 PM: