A recent school district investigation has exposed an unsettling incident where several sophomore football players participated in boxing sessions as part of a hazing ritual at King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, Massachusetts, as reported by NBC Boston.
The hazing in question took place in August during a football camp held in Naples, Maine. According to the school's administrators, the boxing matches - which involved a group of tenth graders chosen by their upperclassmen teammates - met "both the legal definition of hazing and the criteria in the KP Handbook." Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident.
The administrators interviewed players, families, and the head coach of the varsity team to better understand the events that transpired at the camp. With an aim to ensure the safety and inclusivity of students and student-athletes in the King Philip Regional School District, the administration has taken several steps to address the situation.
In a letter signed by Principal Nicole Bottomley and Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet, the district announced plans to implement leadership training for coaches and captains as well as hazing and bystander training for all players and coaches according to Boston 25 News.
