A small meme that came from the depths of VR Chat, a relatively new game that has since exploded in popularity. Yes, the baseball game was rough, but our character prevailed through an infinitely bigger issue.”īuller has not responded to an email and text message asking what he knew and whether any of the players were taking responsibility for the allegations.Ugandan Knuckles. It went on to read: “I am proud of my players who brought this to my attention after the game, and I am proud of all of my players for the strong character they demonstrated during and after the game. “I love my players and they deserve better than this.” Tony’s email about last night’s (April 30) varsity baseball game vs Loyola and the blatant use of a symbol referencing a very well-known viral TikTok racist meme (for the younger generation), I am left shocked, dismayed, disappointed and outraged,” Dorlarque wrote. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel also published a story last week about the Germantown school district investigating a student who allegedly shared the viral video of the airplane incident with other students through an email, which allegedly led to four students showing up at the school the next day in Burger King crowns, which outraged that community.ĭorlarque, whose team lost 9-1 to the Cubs that night, also sent an email addressed to players and family members of the baseball team. The students staged the walk-out in protest of what they believed was a racist act. The Spokesman-Review reported last week that a prep school in Spokane, Washington, held a walk-out after some students wore the Burger King crowns during a spirit week rally. In the past month, other schools in the country have been affected by issues related to the crown meme. As a Capuchin Franciscan school, we will continue emphasizing brotherhood and respect.” It is time to end anything that divides us. We are grateful of our diversity and the support our students give each other. Students of different races, culture, socio economic groups and religions enrich our school. Francis will continue supporting all our students of color. Francis’ players of what the Burger King crown meant,” Marti wrote in the email. “Our head coach Aaron Dorlarque went and confronted the Loyola coach after the game when he was informed by St. “But our kids were immediately offended and knew what it meant.” “I was told neither coach knew what the Burger King crowns meant,” Marti said, by phone. Francis head coach Aaron Dorlarque and Loyola head coach Sean Buller initially were confused by the allegations until it was explained to them what some kids believed it meant. “I’ve known Father Gregory for many years, and I know it will be solved in a friendly way.” “I’ve been in touch with the school (Loyola) every day since Saturday morning,” Marti said by phone Tuesday. Marti said by phone that he thought the incident would be worked out between the two schools. Many of our players also have diverse backgrounds, including two of our assistant coaches and our head coach.” Francis has an African-American player and two bi-racial players. Francis and Loyola, many of the Loyola players while in the dugout – none of whom were black – wore Burger King crowns, in essence celebrating this racist meme,” Marti wrote in the email. “On Friday’s baseball varsity game between St.

Francis community by writing an email sent Sunday. Upon learning of the incident, Marti immediately asked the Loyola administration to investigate further, and addressed it in the St. ‘Being Men for and with Others’ is the motto we stand and live by – yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Social justice is paramount to a Jesuit education. Francis’ Director of Equity, Stephan Taylor, discussing the need for understanding and reconciliation between both of our schools.“

Our Director of Equity and Inclusion Jamal Adams ’90 has been in regular dialogue with St. Tony Marti, acknowledging the pain we caused and how we should move forward. “Since then, I have been in constant communication with St.

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