[i]Fighting Encouraged in Manassas School
Updated: Sunday, Jun. 5, 2005 - 2:21 PM
MANASSAS, Va. - Fighting is discouraged in school, except in Manassas, where all forms of fighting are being encouraged.
This spring, a boxing, martial arts and guidance counseling program called 12 Rounds at Osbourn High School was launched.
The three-month after-school class is offered to all students, but is aimed at those who struggle academically and don’t play traditional sports such as football or basketball.
School officials stress that the program’s key feature is the counseling session, which occupies the first hour of the two-hour class.
Two counselors teach the students to control anger and mediate fights among friends, and encourage them to buckle down on their homework and pursue professional careers.
Manassas school officials say they know of no similar programs at public schools.
(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) [/i]
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