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Sullivan South Rebels told not to fly flags at Science Hill game

Published 08/21/2008 By Kacie Dingus Breeding

Sullivan South High School administration has told students not to fly their Rebel flags on Science Hill's turf, according to a timesnews.net community journalism report by Taylor Maines.

According to Maines, administrators made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Thursday morning students "known for their school spirit" were called to the office and again told to keep their Rebel flags at home.

It's not an isolated event says Principal Greg Harvey.

Out of respect for the home team, Harvey said Sullivan South administration complies with opponents' requests that South students not bring Rebel flags onto their turf. Daniel Boone High School, for example, has made such a request before. And, Harvey added, students have always been good about complying with such a request.

In this case, Harvey said they were advised by Science Hill administration that they do not want Rebel flags flown at their school because some students and staff find them offensive. The unwelcome flags will be confiscated, Harvey said, if students show up with them.

Students would not be asked to keep their flags at home if the game were being held on Sullivan South turf, as the Rebel is their school mascot, Harvey said.