Recent suicides at Langley HS?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not 100% positive but I do not think either of these boy had any AP classes. Stop all the AP talk on this thread.

+1000

Ok, but we should try and think of another way the school is to blame for this. Ideas?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not 100% positive but I do not think either of these boy had any AP classes. Stop all the AP talk on this thread.

+1000

Ok, but we should try and think of another way the school is to blame for this. Ideas?

We all carry some responsibility. Just admit it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What info do want? Suicide is one of those things that in most cases only makes sense to the person who committed suicide. Depression is a terrible illness. Knowing the boys and their families I can tell you that they were both popular good kids from good homes who unfortunately had troubles that overwhelmed them. One of the boys was a football star. I watched him play many times and he had the kind of talent that any player dreams of having. There was no bullying or anything like that. It's just incredibly sad for their families and their many friends. RIP TS and AL.

+1. We knew T well and he was loved at school and home, and was kind and caring and funny and had a beautiful smile. We heard similar things about A tonight. Depression is terrible.
Rest in peace boys.

This makes me so sad, and worry about my own teen.

Same here. I want to learn more about what causes it so that we can learn how to prevent it. So sad for the families.

The source of much depression is something we can, and should, address.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"You were taking 5 AP classes?
Sorry, but I'm not seeing it.
Your story isn't believable, imo."

My DC is currently taking 6 APs so it is possible to take 5 or more APs although not common. I tried to discourage 6 APs but DC wanted to take them. DC still has time to participate in several ECs, watch TV, relax etc. but does spend about 5 hours a day related to classes.

I do not think limiting the number of APs is the answer. Like someone had said, no one is forcing the kids to take x number of APs. Parents will have to offer guidance and supervision and try to figure out what is appropriate for their kids. Also, the school did not "strongly encourage" kids to take APs. In fact, at my DC's HS, the school usually discourages multiple APs and encourages fewer APS or non-AP courses.

Does your child go to Langley? Doesn't sound like it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you know anything about what fierce rivals Langley and McLean are, this will make you tear up pretty quickly (yellow and green are the Langley colors, red in the McLean color):

https://vine.co/v/Ma9AArjTmdq

Yep. Crying now. Thanks

Thanks McLean! #OneTown #SaxonStrong.

[Anonymous]

I have plenty of empathy for the family. The reason loved ones often start foundations or become active politically on the issue that plagued their child, is to turn sadness into something productive.

That is what some of us are trying to do. We all deal with stress and grief differently. You brand of mourning is not yep the right and only way

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have plenty of empathy for the family. The reason loved ones often start foundations or become active politically on the issue that plagued their child, is to turn sadness into something productive.

That is what some of us are trying to do. We all deal with stress and grief differently. You brand of mourning is not yep the right and only way

I don't know who you're talking to but please be respectful and spinoff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have plenty of empathy for the family. The reason loved ones often start foundations or become active politically on the issue that plagued their child, is to turn sadness into something productive.

That is what some of us are trying to do. We all deal with stress and grief differently. You brand of mourning is not yep the right and only way

At least one of the families is encouraging people to get behind this foundation:

http://joshafoundation.org/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have plenty of empathy for the family. The reason loved ones often start foundations or become active politically on the issue that plagued their child, is to turn sadness into something productive.

That is what some of us are trying to do. We all deal with stress and grief differently. You brand of mourning is not yep the right and only way

I don't know who you're talking to but please be respectful and spinoff.

This thread started as a discussion about the suicides. Please spin off a memorial thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have plenty of empathy for the family. The reason loved ones often start foundations or become active politically on the issue that plagued their child, is to turn sadness into something productive.

That is what some of us are trying to do. We all deal with stress and grief differently. You brand of mourning is not yep the right and only way

At least one of the families is encouraging people to get behind this foundation:

http://joshafoundation.org/

Josh Anderson. Another boy suffering from depression and lost to suicide. Nice of the TS family to direct contributions here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have plenty of empathy for the family. The reason loved ones often start foundations or become active politically on the issue that plagued their child, is to turn sadness into something productive.

That is what some of us are trying to do. We all deal with stress and grief differently. You brand of mourning is not yep the right and only way

I don't know who you're talking to but please be respectful and spinoff.

This thread started as a discussion about the suicides. Please spin off a memorial thread.

The thread started about 2 specific suicides. Neither had anything to do with your view on AP courses. These show the tiniest bit of respect. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you know anything about what fierce rivals Langley and McLean are, this will make you tear up pretty quickly (yellow and green are the Langley colors, red in the McLean color):

https://vine.co/v/Ma9AArjTmdq

Yep. Crying now. Thanks

Thanks McLean! #OneTown #SaxonStrong.

The teens are alright. Makes me feel like we're doing something right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A memorial service will be held for TS tomorrow, Saturday, February 8 at 2pm in the Smith Center Auditorium with a reception immediately following in Community Room C. www.mcleanbible.org Park on the lower level of the parking garage nearest door #2B

Jim Hutchens, a long-time family friend and former pastor, will be leading the service. In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to The Josh Anderson Foundation which provides teenagers with mental health education www.joshafoundation.org

[jsteele]

Please take the AP discussion to another thread. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Langley parents: I am meeting with representatives this weekend and it is clear that Jeff will not welcome anything they have to add, important though it may be to the welfare of those students still attending.