Dear Student (copy to parents, House Counselor, and school-mandated therapist),
This morning, your clothespin was moved down into the blue zone during this morning’s meeting. As I’m sure you know, this blue zone is exclusively for the worst of the worst students. As we determine your punishment for violating the maroon manual, we must strip you of your potty privileges. But, to clarify, in case it was not painstakingly obvious, you, Hewitt, were caught playing R.A.P. music in the shower and refused when your House Counselor entered the bathroom to politely ask you to kindly change your “dirty street music.” You spoke back to your authority figure by saying, “AHHH, I’m naked!”.
Exeter prides itself on preparing students to take on this world’s many behind-the-computer jobs, training students to take orders and fit molds. Historically intense R.A.P. musicians such as Travis Scout, Tom McDonald, Ben Shapiro, and Killer Mike have preached about fricking “12.” At Exeter, students have a role to play as sheep in society, and challenging authority has no place on our campus. These songs’ heavy bass could also prove a health hazard, and most Exeter students’ hearts are not used to handling such excitement. The songs also carry gang motifs, which are strictly prohibited at our school. These song lyrics, such as “the gang is what I trust,” may inspire a community and camaraderie that would undo all our efforts to maximize competition-driven work ethic. Furthermore, the use of certain words in the songs discriminates against the 81.3 percent of students who are not Black and Hispanic identifying and are not permitted by society to say those words.
If you or your family have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Sincerely,
Ashley Taylor
