UPDATE: This story was updated on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 4:45 p.m. with additional comments from FRHSD.
A district wide policy on school concerts has lead Freehold High School students to take to the Internet with a petition.
Last week, Freehold High School students learned they had won "The Last School Standing" contest on 92.3 NOW FM. Their prize, a free concert with Cher Lloyd, a 2010 X-Factor UK finalist known for her popular song "Want U Back". However, the students' petition claims Freehold Regional High School District policy prohibits concerts from being held on school grounds. On Tuesday, FRHSD Communications and District Projects Coordinator Nakell Williams said no such policy exists.
Over 600 people have already signed the student's peition and voiced their opposition to the district’s policy.
Cast your vote in the poll below to tell us what you think should be done about the concert.
When reached for a response on Monday, Williams said the district had no comment about the petition or the concert.
On Tuesday afternoon, Williams told Freehold Patch that students have not been denied the concert and that a decision is still pending.
Bob
10:57 am on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
If the BOE would not allow a concert on school grounds, why did they even allow the students to enter the contest in the first place? That is giving each child false hopes and is that what schools are supposed to do? I always thought you were taught to try your hardest and you may get something good out of it. Thats what these students did and won a contest fair and square but not you tell them they can not have their concert? That is sending out a wrong message to every student and persons around. If the BOE is worried about having it on its property, they should look to see if it could be held at a place like East Freehold Park , Freehold Raceway , TJ fields ( by Twp. High School) or any other place. After all, it is the home school of Bruce Springsteen and you allowed Moses & Koba to hold a concert there years ago. Why not give the students what they worked for?
Jeanine
4:25 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
i fully agree Bob. many parents got together to help these kids also the community worked together for the kids and the kids handled themselves respectfully through it.
Catherine Galioto
11:49 am on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
"You got me, got me like this." - Cher Lloyd
Cynthia
6:08 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
We are looking into a new location, though it still has to be approved by the school district.
Jeanine
7:37 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
It would really kill the kids spirit if they deny it. Every grade got together and did this and it showed a lot of team work. It was quite amazing to watch actually. Even after they found out the district wont let them they showed a lot of respect. They even learned how to debate and petition. Coming from Lakewood the Freehold school has amazing kids and simply deserves it
Lisa Johnson
6:33 am on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Cynthia this needs to be made a priority. These kids worked really hard for this. Just that fact in itself needs to be rewarded. They came together as a single unit to accomplish a goal. This is a life lesson not just a concert!!!
Lauren
7:58 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
These kids deserve this, this is a great school and am proud my daughter attends there please keep the good vibes going to allow this concert for them. What would Bruce say about his old school?
BoroPride
11:44 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012
2 percent say no? What a bunch of sticks in the mud. The kids need this. Bruce speak up!! Call Pine St. and tell them how it is, these kids need all the support they can get. B O R O ! ! ! !