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Football team hazing investigation
Football team hazing investigation
NEW BERLIN -- An anonymous tip prompted the The New Berlin School District to conduct an internal investigation about “possible hazing” taking place among varsity football players.
In a letter sent home to parents on Sept. 11, New Berlin Eisenhower's principal and athletics directors addressed reports of hazing among varsity football team members. However, the letter does not explain what type of hazing took place or how many students were involved because of privacy issues.
"From what we have heard, they are working on it and handling it internally," said Todd Clark, communications director with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Todd Clark, who is the communications director with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, explained that each school district creates its own code of conduct when it comes to bullying or hazing.
"There is a state statute that prohibits the hazing and bullying. It is state law through the department of public instruction. It is a serious offense," said Clark.
Whatever happened between the students, New Berlin police said no victims have come forward to report it to authorities.
The following letter was sent to the families of the New Berlin Eisenhower football program on Sept. 11:
Below is a statement from Superintendent Joe Garza: