ORLANDO, Fla. – Michael McNarney says he noticed anti-Semitic symbols on the partitions inside a boy’s bathroom at Dr. Phillips High School Wednesday night.
“My first thought, I was surprised. But I was kind of scared because it’s a short distance from speech like that to actual physical violence,” McNarney advised FOX 35.
Even although McNarney isn’t Jewish, each of his youngsters are, together with a son who attends Dr. Phillips.
“They’re going to be around long after I’m gone. I want them to feel safe and secure. Not just in school, but also in life,” McNarney stated.
McNarney says he advised a trainer what he noticed, after which that trainer advised the principal.
Principal Jackie Ramsey despatched a message to all Dr. Phillips households saying, partly, “In addition to being extremely disappointed, this is not representative of the values and beliefs of Dr. Phillips High School. We work hard to ensure all students, staff, and families feel safe and welcome, and school administrators and law enforcement are investigating the incident. This type of behavior will not be tolerated.”
McNarney was anticipating a press release like this from the school. Now he’s hoping for actionable change.
“It’s disappointing, it’s a great school. OCPS is a great school district. Dr. Phillips is a great school,” McNarney stated.