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Harrison High students disciplined for photo that classmates claim showed racial slur

Krdo · · 660 words · By Marina Garcia
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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Soccer players from Harrison High School are facing consequences from their school district after posting a photo on social media holding up balloons that fellow students claim appeared to spell the 'N' word with one missing letter.”
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The provided web search results discuss unrelated incidents at other high schools (Branham, Narbonne, and an Arizona school) but contain no information regarding soccer players at Harrison High School and balloons.
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web search NEUTRAL — Eight students formed a swastika on the Branham High School football field. Sen. Scott Wiener. Branham High School announced Friday that an investigation has been launched, as first reported in the J.…
https://nypost.com/2025/12/08/us-news/human-swastika-formed-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Findings from an investigation by the school district and the section office show evidence of violations that made seven Narbonne players ineligible for the postseason.
https://www.si.com/high-school/california/narbonne-football-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Students at an Arizona high school have been disciplined after a short video of them reenacting the murder of George Floyd began circulating on Twitter.
https://www.theroot.com/students-at-arizona-high-school-disc…
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“the balloons originally read 'Congratulations Seniors'”
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The evidence provided consists of generic product listings for 'Senior Balloons' and 'Congratulations Balloons' from Etsy and Amazon, which do not confirm the specific details of the incident in question.
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web search NEUTRAL — Celebrate milestones with festive senior balloons, perfect for graduation parties and photo props. Explore custom signs, vibrant balloon garlands, and personalized Mylar options to make every celebrat…
https://www.etsy.com/market/senior_balloons
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web search NEUTRAL — I was taking senior pictures and found this note attached to the balloons and it made me cry MDEEZY REACTS 70.7K subscribers Subscribed
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zbPhpcBarCo
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web search NEUTRAL — Congratulations Balloons 18" Congratulations Helium Foil Balloons (5 Pack) Ages: 10 years and up Add to cart
https://www.amazon.com/congratulations-balloons/s?k=congratu…
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“students say the soccer players in the photo claimed it was a reference to a country in Africa.”
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The search results provide general soccer scores and news from ESPN and Sports Illustrated, but no mention of students or players claiming balloons referred to an African country.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Live scores for all soccer major league games on ESPN. Includes box scores, video highlights, play breakdowns and updated odds.
https://www.espn.com/soccer/scoreboard
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay on top of the latest soccer/football scores, fixtures and results from around the world with Soccerway. The ultimate ressource for fans and enthusiasts.
https://us.soccerway.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Get the latest soccer news, scores, standings and expert analysis with Sports Illustrated. Your go-to source for all things soccer.
https://www.si.com/soccer
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“District 2 says it was posted on social media on Monday”
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The search results for 'Harrison' returned information about actors Harrison Ford and musician George Harrison, which is irrelevant to Harrison School District 2.
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web search NEUTRAL — Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, [1] Ford's accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford
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web search NEUTRAL — George Harrison[nb 1] (25 February 1943 [nb 2] – 29 November 2001) was an English musician who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Known as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison
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web search NEUTRAL — Harrison Ford filmography Ford in March 2017 Harrison Ford is an American actor who has had a career in the entertainment industry across seven different decades.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford_filmography
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“Harrison High School administration responded immediately upon learning of a social media post involving a small group of students displaying inappropriate and offensive language.”
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The evidence provided for this claim is irrelevant, consisting of Wikipedia entries for Harrison Ford and George Harrison.
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web search NEUTRAL — Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, [1] Ford's accolades include nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, an Emmy Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford
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web search NEUTRAL — George Harrison[nb 1] (25 February 1943 [nb 2] – 29 November 2001) was an English musician who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Known as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison
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web search NEUTRAL — Harrison Ford filmography Ford in March 2017 Harrison Ford is an American actor who has had a career in the entertainment industry across seven different decades.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_Ford_filmography
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“A thorough investigation was conducted, and the situation is being addressed in accordance with the District’s Code of Conduct.”
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While the evidence confirms that Harrison School District 2 has a Code of Conduct and has used it in other unrelated incidents (e.g., a physical assault case reported by KRDO), there is no specific evidence provided confirming an investigation into a balloon-related incident.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Code of Conduct outlines expectations for behavior, dress code, and safety to maintain a positive learning environment in Harrison School District 2.
https://www.hsd2.org/families/code-of-conduct
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web search NEUTRAL — Carmel Community School and Harrison School District 2 will continue to work with CSPD as they handle this physical assault, and the District will also use the Code of Conduct to address this ...
https://krdo.com/news/2023/08/10/harrison-school-district-2-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Amanda M. ("Parent"), the mother of Nathan M., a child with autism, challenged an Individualized Education Program ("IEP") developed with Harrison School District No. 2 ("the District") that proposed …
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca10/1…
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“Appropriate disciplinary action is being taken, and the students involved are being held accountable.”
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The search results discuss disciplinary actions at Chesapeake High School and general Colorado disciplinary practices, but do not mention the specific students involved in the Harrison High School balloon incident.
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web search NEUTRAL — Students at Chesapeake High School were recorded during a softball game against Crofton High School.According to spokesperson Bob Mosier, the school responded quickly, but details about the disciplina…
https://tech-oracle.com/maryland-students-disciplined-after-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Changes in discipline policy should take into account the overrepresentation of students of color in disciplinary actions. • Black, American Indian, and Latino youth are disproportionately affected by…
https://archive.org/stream/ERIC_ED531599/ERIC_ED531599_djvu.…
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“Dr. Birhanzel, Superintendent”
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Multiple authoritative sources, including the district's own leadership page and news reports from the Gazette, confirm that Dr. Wendy Birhanzel is the Superintendent of Harrison School District 2.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Wendy Birhanzel is proud to serve as Superintendent of Harrison School District 2 and was honored with the 2025 CASSA Colbert Cushing Award, 2025 AASA Woman Superintendent of the Year, and Colorad…
https://www.hsd2.org/our-district/leadership
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Birhanzel created a Superintendent’s Advisory Group in both district high schools, with twenty students serving on each group. She asks them specific questions designed to garner honest feedback a…
https://www.co-case.org/news/620055/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Colorado Association of School Executives recently recognized Birhanzel as the 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year.But her immediate priority is the same as it always has been: to ensure the …
https://gazette.com/news/education/colorado-springs-area-dis…
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“Dr. Chris Page, an assistant superintendent of Harrison District 2.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the identity or role of Dr. Chris Page.
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