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Flag remains off Lincoln High pole after vandalism; will be shown on video board
Summary
A public-address announcer at Lincoln High School said the flag was vandalized weeks ago and cannot be raised; the Wisconsin Rapids School District emphasized student and staff safety.
A public-address announcer at Lincoln High School said the school's flag remains off its pole after it was vandalized and will be displayed on the stadium video board during the game.
The announcement, made during the game, said the flag had been "vandalized here a couple weeks ago" and that staff were not able to put the flag back on the pole. "We still are not able to put the flag up on the pole, so it will be on a video board tonight," the announcer said.
The Wisconsin Rapids School District said it takes the safety and security of students and staff seriously, according to a separate stadium announcement. The stadium speaker asked attendees to rise and remove hats as the national anthem played; the district's statement about safety was delivered as part of pregame remarks.
The public-address announcer did not specify the type of vandalism, whether law enforcement had been notified, or whether repairs were scheduled. No additional details on investigation or timeline for returning the flag to the pole were provided in the announcements.
The announcements also included routine game information such as starting lineups and restroom locations; the district and stadium staff did not offer further comment on the vandalism during the recorded announcements.
