Students protest lesbian dean's resignation

Dan82 · Sep 7, 2010

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/students-protest-dean's-resignation

Some Cathedral High School students cannot believe that Christine Judd, their dean and athletic director, stepped down after 12 years of service on Friday, not even a week into the new school year.

Dozens of students and friends of Christine Judd came out to St. Michael's Cathedral to protest her resignation.

Students told 22News she was forced to resign because she married her same sex partner this summer.

"When I found out she was terminated and I found out why she was terminated, I was outraged and disgusted with the decision that was made. They have people working for them who are divorced, they have people who are using contraceptives, they have students who go to the school who are pregnant, and they don't make them leave, so why should they decide to act on those principles now?" said Martin Boyle, a Cathedral High School Senior.

Springfield Diocese Spokesperson Mark Dupont says Bishop Timothy McDonnell was not available for an interview Sunday...

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/students-protest-dean's-resignation
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x2x2x2x2y2 · Sep 7, 2010

It's great to here students are fighting this.

Leon481 · Sep 8, 2010

I had a feeling this would happen when I read the article about her getting fired in the first place. She was obviously a well loved teacher and you can't get rid of someone like that without a good reason without expecting some backlash from the community. It's great.

Jeremy · Sep 8, 2010

Well, I just hope the protest is beneficial for her.

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