Students at Central Regional High School Stage a Walkout to Draw Attention to Bullying Following the Suicide of Adriana Kuch
Students at Central Regional High School Stage a Walkout to Draw Attention to Bullying Following the Suicide of Adriana Kuch
Students are Outraged
Video posted to social media last week showed several students viciously attacking Adriana Kuch as she was walking with her boyfriend in a school hallway. Two days later, she took her life at home.
Central Regional High School students are furious at administration for failing to address bullying which is a very serious issue.
Students walked out of their classes on Wednesday, upset and angry about the suicide death of Adriana Kuch, 14 years old. Her family discovered her body at home on Feb. 3 after she had committed suicide, according to police. Last week, a video surfaced on social media showing several students viciously attacking Kuch while she was walking with her boyfriend in a school hallway. She committed suicide at home two days later.Her father is furious that police were not called to the school after the attack and is demanding justice.
"When a child is assaulted with a weapon, their policy is not to call the police or file a report," Michael Kuch explained. His rage was mirrored in the more than 200 students who walked out during the school day, skipping class and demanding action. They wanted to draw attention to a bullying pattern that they claim the district is ignoring. "Adriana committed suicide because no one at the school was able to help, care, or intervene," said sophomore Roman Valez. "I'd actually like to teach bullies what they're doing and how it affects others." Another student stated that those involved in the hallway attack should be "criminally charged because some girl died as a result of their actions."Parents were seen supporting their children rather than demanding that they return to class.
The protest lasted until the end of the school day. Tony Fevola, the owner of a local pizzeria, brought some pies with a strong message of support inside, but police wouldn't let him cross the line of children. The school has not issued any comment on the matter so far, only sending home a letter alerting parents to Adriana's death. That's not enough for Kuch, who is demanding justice for his daughter.
