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Fido · 02-06-2004, 08:17 AM

What's up with your educational system down there?

http://www.boston.com/dailynews/036/...udent_c:.shtml

How did this ever get authorized in the first place?

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Georgia school board: Student can't work at Hooters for class credit
By Russ Bynum, Associated Press, 2/5/2004 19:28

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) A 17-year-old high school senior working at a Hooters won't get class credit for her job because the restaurant, known for its waitresses in tight T-shirts and hot pants, is too racy, school district officials decided Thursday.

Laura Williams wanted her hostess job, for which she wears long pants and a collared shirt, to count as part of a work-study program that lets students leave school early so they can work for vocational course credit.

Williams plans to keep the job and give up the credit.

She and her father had asked the school board to overrule the school superintendent's decision that Hooters is an inappropriate workplace for the Effingham County High School program.

All five members of the county school board voted down the restaurant.

''I know we live in a world of Britney Spears, but I don't see us giving school credit in that atmosphere,'' said school board member Vera Jones.

''It doesn't matter what decision they make,'' Williams said Thursday. ''I plan on staying there. It's just a fun place to work.''

Williams' father, Larry Williams, said he's considering a lawsuit against the school system.

Aaron Sharp, manager of the Savannah Hooters, has said the school superintendent overreacted. He said his restaurant strives for a family atmosphere that includes balloons for children and a kids' menu. Vocational education programs at the high school allow students to leave the campus early each day to work at retail, administrative, service and other jobs. Students earn credits for the courses based on their supervisors' evaluations of their work ethic and performance.

JeeberD · 02-06-2004, 09:23 AM

It's not like Hooters is a strip club or anything. Friggin ridiculous...

JonInMiddleGA · 02-06-2004, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

It's not like Hooters is a strip club or anything. Friggin ridiculous...

I'd have to agree with you on that one. I can think of several places that are more "inappropriate" but don't seem to cause problems for anyone.

Blade6119 · 02-06-2004, 11:08 AM

Like Skydog posting pics of himself in a bikini?

Chubby · 02-06-2004, 11:16 AM

Damn, why didn't my HS have a program like this!

Celeval · 02-06-2004, 11:27 AM

I suppose the biggest problem is that Hooters waitresses cause biological changes over time.

GrantDawg · 02-06-2004, 02:38 PM

You think that's a big problem in Georgia's school system? That is not even a blip.

Ben E Lou · 02-06-2004, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

You think that's a big problem in Georgia's school system? That is not even a blip.

Preach.

02-06-2004, 09:23 AM	#2
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	It's not like Hooters is a strip club or anything. Friggin ridiculous... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

02-06-2004, 11:08 AM	#4
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	Like Skydog posting pics of himself in a bikini? __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

02-06-2004, 11:16 AM	#5
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	Damn, why didn't my HS have a program like this!

02-06-2004, 11:27 AM	#6
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	I suppose the biggest problem is that Hooters waitresses cause biological changes over time.

02-06-2004, 02:38 PM	#7
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	You think that's a big problem in Georgia's school system? That is not even a blip.

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