Gonzaga Kairos Vandalism

[Anonymous]

You are absolutely correct. Not being sarcastic at all, but I would still like to know what group of kids did this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are absolutely correct. Not being sarcastic at all, but I would still like to know what group of kids did this.

They were Gonzaga boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People who post in the Private School Forum usually have an agenda. Do you think the person who created this thread intended to foster a productive discussion? Look at the initial post. People come here looking for a fight. It's a bizarre and toxic culture.

People who send their kids to many Private schools have an agenda. (I send mine, so I know).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. Our son is a rising freshman and GZ is one of 3 schools to which he applied. Not presuming he's accepted, but truly to help us in our decision matrix, are you able to share which sport/team was represented in the group of vandals? Is there someplace we can find out the "cultures" of the different sports teams? Please don't beat me up over this question. Thanks.

Knowing which "sport/team was represented in the group of vandals" should have no bearing on whether or not you decide to send your son to Gonzaga.

Why do you say that? If my kid were very focused on his sport and planned to play it in HS, and I found out that a majority of the kids actively involved in the vandalism played that same sport, it would definitely make me think twice about sending him. As the PP noted, different schools and teams can have different cultures, and that's something it makes perfect sense to investigate if sports are your kid's primary extracurricular.

Just to be clear, you'd be okay sending your son to a school that has teams with bad cultures, so long as those teams aren't the ones your son plans on being apart of?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just to be clear, you'd be okay sending your son to a school that has teams with bad cultures, so long as those teams aren't the ones your son plans on being apart of?

By asking this question, am I to assume that you'd never send your kid(s) to any private school with a segment of "bad apples" affiliated with a particular extracurricular activity?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gonzaga Alumni here...

KAIROS generally consists of anywhere from 40-50 kids, so it's safe to say the Post wrote the article in such a way that lead readers to believe the entire group participated. From what I know, it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 kids - give or take a few.

Oh I guess it’s A-OK then ? Good times at GZ! Way to raise your golden boys (ugh).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. Our son is a rising freshman and GZ is one of 3 schools to which he applied. Not presuming he's accepted, but truly to help us in our decision matrix, are you able to share which sport/team was represented in the group of vandals? Is there someplace we can find out the "cultures" of the different sports teams? Please don't beat me up over this question. Thanks.

Knowing which "sport/team was represented in the group of vandals" should have no bearing on whether or not you decide to send your son to Gonzaga.

Why do you say that? If my kid were very focused on his sport and planned to play it in HS, and I found out that a majority of the kids actively involved in the vandalism played that same sport, it would definitely make me think twice about sending him. As the PP noted, different schools and teams can have different cultures, and that's something it makes perfect sense to investigate if sports are your kid's primary extracurricular.

If you’re selecting the HS your kid will attend based on the culture of a particular sports’ team, well, that’s messed up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Gonzaga Alumni here...

KAIROS generally consists of anywhere from 40-50 kids, so it's safe to say the Post wrote the article in such a way that lead readers to believe the entire group participated. From what I know, it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 kids - give or take a few.

Oh I guess it’s A-OK then ? Good times at GZ! Way to raise your golden boys (ugh).

That’s hardly the PP’s point and you know it (ugh).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. Our son is a rising freshman and GZ is one of 3 schools to which he applied. Not presuming he's accepted, but truly to help us in our decision matrix, are you able to share which sport/team was represented in the group of vandals? Is there someplace we can find out the "cultures" of the different sports teams? Please don't beat me up over this question. Thanks.

Knowing which "sport/team was represented in the group of vandals" should have no bearing on whether or not you decide to send your son to Gonzaga.

Why do you say that? If my kid were very focused on his sport and planned to play it in HS, and I found out that a majority of the kids actively involved in the vandalism played that same sport, it would definitely make me think twice about sending him. As the PP noted, different schools and teams can have different cultures, and that's something it makes perfect sense to investigate if sports are your kid's primary extracurricular.

Just to be clear, you'd be okay sending your son to a school that has teams with bad cultures, so long as those teams aren't the ones your son plans on being apart of?

I might be. It depends on the circumstances, and all the other variables that go into the decision. There are a lot of good schools that have a problem grade or a problem team. For teams, there are definitely examples you can find of coaches who don't establish what I'd consider a great team culture, but stay on because they are successful and revered by former players and alums. I wouldn't automatically condemn an entire school for retaining those type of coaches barring any incidents of abuse, but I'd probably pick another school if it is equally good in other ways but has a healthier team dynamic for the sport my kid wants to play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. Our son is a rising freshman and GZ is one of 3 schools to which he applied. Not presuming he's accepted, but truly to help us in our decision matrix, are you able to share which sport/team was represented in the group of vandals? Is there someplace we can find out the "cultures" of the different sports teams? Please don't beat me up over this question. Thanks.

Knowing which "sport/team was represented in the group of vandals" should have no bearing on whether or not you decide to send your son to Gonzaga.

Why do you say that? If my kid were very focused on his sport and planned to play it in HS, and I found out that a majority of the kids actively involved in the vandalism played that same sport, it would definitely make me think twice about sending him. As the PP noted, different schools and teams can have different cultures, and that's something it makes perfect sense to investigate if sports are your kid's primary extracurricular.

Just to be clear, you'd be okay sending your son to a school that has teams with bad cultures, so long as those teams aren't the ones your son plans on being apart of?

DP but yes of course that would be OK. For example, if I knew the rugby team had a drinking culture but my son played only soccer and that team's culture was good, then the Rugby team culture would not dissuade me from sending my son (assuming the school was otherwise the best choice).

[Anonymous]

This forum is unbelievable. Opinions here are based in outright hate, envy or gossip based on stereotypes and generalizations.
GROW UP get a life! and please do not send your kids anywhere near GZ!

[Anonymous]

It was debate team.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This forum is unbelievable. Opinions here are based in outright hate, envy or gossip based on stereotypes and generalizations.
GROW UP get a life! and please do not send your kids anywhere near GZ!

Thanks. Yes we will make sure to follow your last piece of advice for sure

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This forum is unbelievable. Opinions here are based in outright hate, envy or gossip based on stereotypes and generalizations.
GROW UP get a life! and please do not send your kids anywhere near GZ!

Thanks. Yes we will make sure to follow your last piece of advice for sure

Then why are you here on this thread? Your post only supports what PP wrote.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. Our son is a rising freshman and GZ is one of 3 schools to which he applied. Not presuming he's accepted, but truly to help us in our decision matrix, are you able to share which sport/team was represented in the group of vandals? Is there someplace we can find out the "cultures" of the different sports teams? Please don't beat me up over this question. Thanks.

Knowing which "sport/team was represented in the group of vandals" should have no bearing on whether or not you decide to send your son to Gonzaga.

Why do you say that? If my kid were very focused on his sport and planned to play it in HS, and I found out that a majority of the kids actively involved in the vandalism played that same sport, it would definitely make me think twice about sending him. As the PP noted, different schools and teams can have different cultures, and that's something it makes perfect sense to investigate if sports are your kid's primary extracurricular.

Just to be clear, you'd be okay sending your son to a school that has teams with bad cultures, so long as those teams aren't the ones your son plans on being apart of?

DP but yes of course that would be OK. For example, if I knew the rugby team had a drinking culture but my son played only soccer and that team's culture was good, then the Rugby team culture would not dissuade me from sending my son (assuming the school was otherwise the best choice).

Emphasis on "assuming the school was otherwise the best choice." Fair point. I guess my point is, if the administration allowed the rugby team (in your example) to develop a culture so bad it would cause prospective parents to second guess an acceptance, is that even the type of school you'd want to be affiliated with in the first place?