Lincoln-Way East High School Students Removed from Football Game for Racist Harassment
Five students from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort, Illinois, were removed from a varsity football game against Homewood-Flossmoor High School on Friday due to engaging in racist harassment. The incident occurred at the end of the third quarter, targeting Homewood-Flossmoor students in the bleachers. Dr. Jennifer Norrell, Homewood-Flossmoor superintendent, and Dr. Clinton Alexander, Homewood-Flossmoor principal, communicated the event to their school community, expressing disappointment. They stated that school leadership is collaborating with local authorities and the Board of Education to explore options, including legal actions, to prevent future occurrences. The Homewood-Flossmoor administration plans to address the incident with their student body, offering guidance on how to process such offenses. A spokesperson for Lincoln-Way East High School issued an apology to the Homewood-Flossmoor community, clarifying that none of the involved students were football team members. The district confir... 
