AUBURN, Neb. (AP) — Auburn High School in southeast Nebraska has a tradition of honoring its student-athletes by hanging posters of them in the school's gymnasium. But this year, the school has refused to hang the poster made by one athlete, because his sport of choice — rodeo competition — isn't school-sponsored.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Zach Oestmann and his parents are now asking the school board to change policy, saying it discriminates against some students.
Last week, the six-member board said it needed more information before it could act. Auburn Superintendent Kevin Reiman said district officials fear that accepting Oestmann's poster would mean the district would have to accept all posters submitted by students — even if they're offensive or inappropriate.
The school board meets next on March 14.
© Associated Press
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