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Parent urges board to restore junior/senior Sadie’s Hawkins tradition at Watertown High School
Summary
A parent asked the board to reconsider a recent decision that changed the Sadie’s Hawkins dance format, saying juniors and seniors were not consulted and want the tradition preserved for their class.
Megan Swanson, identifying herself as a Watertown High School graduate and parent, addressed the board during the public comment period to ask that administrators and the board consider reinstating a juniors-and-seniors‑only Sadie’s Hawkins dance.
Swanson said the decision to change the dance format was communicated to students via social media and that juniors and seniors did not have an opportunity to provide input before the change. She said roughly 500 students signed an online petition and that she met with the high school principal that day to discuss the issue. Swanson asked the board to direct discussion between board members and Watertown High School administrators so students’ preferences are heard.
The board did not take action on the matter during the meeting; Swanson’s comments were recorded as public input for future consideration.
