Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations, has authored a column on the need for Increased Security Measures at High School sporting events.
The tragedy in Lewiston, Maine, last week is the latest sign of troubling times in our nation with regard to gun violence. Eighteen people lost their lives and another 13 were injured in an incomprehensible mass shooting. Our hearts are burdened by this senseless act, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families whose lives have been turned upside down.
Read Dr. Niehoff’s complete column HERE
This horrific act of violence occurred at a bar and a bowling alley; however, in the past few years, an increasing number of shootings have occurred around school events – particularly Friday night football games.
According to David Riedman with the K-12 School Shooting Database, there have been 34 shootings at middle school and high school sporting events since August, a pace that would surpass the 38 of last year. To call this a “concerning trend” for everyone involved with interscholastic sports nationwide would be putting it mildly.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
