amanda glealy of Gardiner, ME Gardiner has had JROTC program and interest was not high enough among the students to continue after 1 or 2 years. The students who wanted it did fight for it and the school did think it was a good idea but with only a handfull of students who were wanting to take the class it simply wasn't it the budget.

Being from Gardiner and to have just graduated last year I know the students would not treat the students of a KOPS like program. Gardiner Bullies are bullies to the extreme. Students would be interested in doing it but some would take advantage and tease them. Or students would become one so they could help there friends skip class. That is how Gardiner works.

The teachers put in so much effort it should pay off at some point. But they have start with the freshman and somphmores cause the juniors and seniors own not just the school but the town. They run rampid around destroying pieces of art and Tulips planted. Helping the teens out at the school is really not hitting the problem. The students bring "dowtown drama" into the high school which is stemm of all the bullying in the school.report abuse

Travis Collins of Brandon, FL/Gardiner I have asked in the past, and I will ask again. Why doesn't Gardiner H.S. look into getting a JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Canidate) Program in place? Whether it be Army or Air Force? I am an Air Force Master Sergeant, and will retire next August, and plan to be an AFJROTC Instructor, whether it is down here is the Tampa Area or elsewhere. I lived in Gardiner from '67-'81 and wouldn't necessarily mind coming back, but it is something the Gardiner/Cony H.S.'s definitaly need to think about. Just ask Brewer and the Lewiston/Auburn area H.S.'s!Not saying it's going to answer any of the issues mentioned prior to me reply, but would certanly offer a differnt avenue for the young folks to travel!report abuse

Hermann Munster of AmishLand, PA Bullies are present in every school district in every state. There will always be a few bullies who are able to pass under the radar. But bullies will never be limited to a very few if a school district - especially its teachers - are not paying attention. Mingling among the students is but the first step in stemming the activities of the bullies.

Fortunately, it seems, the bullies are not among the ranks of teachers. There is one school district down my way which has recently gotten itself into the headlines because teachers and coaches are among the ranks of the bullies. Shame on that district for allowing garbage like that to go on unaddressed.report abuse

litchfieldmm of Litchfield, ME I went to Gardiner High and I think this is just an attempt to appease the parents and the public. They have never shown any ability to control the bullies in their entire history. I will be shock if this turns out to be more than a bandaid and bailing wire opperation.report abuse