By Jim

January 15, 2009 9:46 PM | Link to this

This sounds like a typical attempt to censor and take away someone who might expose their students to modern day critical thinking. Of course they don’t want discussion. Has Beavercreek turned into Dover,PA? Will the school board be ordering Of Pandas and People for their science classes? Hang in their Ms. Stamper, don’t compromise your artistic integrity for a bunch of dogmatic zealots.

By Gee Dawn..tell the truth

January 15, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

come on dawn, tell the reason why they won’t renew your contract. If you want support, tell us why they won’t renew???don’t be a coward about this and let others do your fighting, be honest and let us know what the boards reasons were?? didn’t think so Dawn, because you don’t want the truth exposed,,,thats why…nice knowing you dawn…ask a GM worker where the unemployment line is…

By Ethan

January 15, 2009 10:14 PM | Link to this

I am currently a senior at Beavercreek High School and have been involved with the theater program each of my four years at the High School as well as the spring of my 8th grade year. Working with Mrs. and Mr. Stamper has been a joy and I consider it one of the best extracurricular decisions I have made. Within the program, my experience as a stage manager and student technical director has provided me with strong leadership and technical skills that will be a great asset in the future. Although I have been involved mostly with Mr. Stamper’s side of the theater program, I have also worked with and around Mrs. Stamper. Mrs. Stamper forges strong bonds with all of her students and pushes them to be all they can be. She conducts the program in a very professional manner and because of the unceasing work of Mrs. and Mr. Stamper and their team of devoted volunteers the theater has risen to incredible levels, much superior to that of the average high school theater program. The program has been recognized for this with numerous invitations to perform at area and state theater conferences. The most profound of these achievements consist of our invitation as one of a small handful of schools internationally to perform at the International Thespian Conference at the University of Nebraska and our recent nomination to attend the 2010 American High School Theater Festival (AHSTF) in Edinburgh, Scotland to be showcased in conjunction with the Fringe Festival, the world’s largest performing arts festival in the world. These are truly incredible feats of our high school theater program and most certainly would not have been obtained without the tireless, unceasing devotion of Mrs. & Mr. Stamper. In trying to replace Mrs. Stamper, it would be impossible to find anyone else with the ability, devotion, and professionalism of Mrs. Stamper. Her incredible amount of work is evident in the achievements of her students and many of their decisions to pursue musical and theatrical careers in the future. During my experience with the program, I have seen it improve considerably and have not witnessed any inappropriate or suspect actions of Mrs. Stamper and thus see no rational reason for her dismissal.

By You think you know whats going on?

January 15, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

To “gee dawn…tell the truth” please tell me, how involved have you ever been with Mrs.Stamper? huh? What could be the reason for not renewing? Her productions were the best at BHS. Plus if you knew ANYTHING about Mrs.Stamper you would know that “coward” is not the word to describe her. Honestly, grow up.

By Tim

January 15, 2009 11:05 PM | Link to this

To “Gee Dawn…” Please note that the article stated, “Stamper also will not elaborate on the reasons she was given for the contract as director not being renewed because she plans to fight the decision through her union.” This is why she’s not saying anything. Guess you never took a course on collective bargaining or something of the sort. So that’s the deal, not the pedestrian verbiage you’ve got up there.

By Kitty Cat

January 15, 2009 11:06 PM | Link to this

The public might be interested to know that the Principal and Superintendent both were not for this renewal.WHAT? A school board stepped over the people who work closest with Dawn Stamper. Hmm, sounds like someone has a grudge or someone has a friend who wants a new job? Word on the street is that 1 board member is behind this. That person should be very careful; you don’t HAVE to be re-elected. You might find out that citizens are tired of putting up with the same old thing in this town!

By kitty Cat

January 15, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

Sorry; what I meant to say was that Mr. Morrison and Mrs. West both wanted the renewal of Mrs. Stamper’s contract. They were against the board’s decision (or that is what I was told).

By kitty Cat

January 15, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this

Sorry; what I meant to say was that Mr. Morrison and Mrs. West both wanted the renewal of Mrs. Stamper’s contract. They were against the board’s decision (or that is what I was told).

By kitty Cat

January 15, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this

Sorry; what I meant to say was that Mr. Morrison and Mrs. West both wanted the renewal of Mrs. Stamper’s contract. They were against the board’s decision (or that is what I was told).

By About time!

January 16, 2009 12:28 AM | Link to this

THANK YOU BEAVERCREEK SCHOOL BOARD! 40 students spoke on her behalf. That’s great. The number of supporters of Dawn Stamper is outweighed by thousands against her. Lucky for us, the school board finally listened. It’s a shame they didn’t flat out fire her. First, Kitty Cat, don’t believe all the words Stamper puts on the street. Neither Superintendent Morrison nor Mrs. West have claimed publicly that they were in disagreement with the boards decision. I think it’s safe to say that is another one of Stampers many lies. It’s common knowledge that Stamper has lied to the school board and countless others about many things, such as the reasons and locations behind her “Summer camps” (not a school but rather her parents home in Cleveland. Don’t believe me, check the pictures she and her students posted on facebook), and her involvement in the fall musical, when she was supposed to be on leave. Correct me if I’m wrong but the law states you can’t work (and the director is paid) while on medical leave. I believe that violates union contracts and the law…. Secondly, has anyone stopped to think that, aside from all the “he-said she said” and the “there is one board member behind this” (which, there are 5 board members and it takes a majority vote. One person doesn’t wield all the power), that all options would have been weighed before coming to this decision? The school board would have had legal right to terminate a contract of someone simply because they didn’t like her personality or the direction of the plays. She has claimed that they found issue with the material she put on, Grease being an often cited example. How many schools have done Grease? Thousands. The school board allowed Les Mis. I highly doubt Grease just sent them over the edge. I worked with Dawn Stamper as a student in the drama department a few years ago. I quit the department as a tech and an actor because she was an awful person to be around. I refused to spend my life around spiteful and talentless people like her. Unfortunately for the students now, they haven’t seen true leadership like Mr. Mauer and Mr. Music before her, but Dawn Stamper is nothing more than ordinary. Personally I believe she is well below that. Dawn Stamper was very good to the few students she favored. They got all the leads they had been promised and were rewarded with all the lavish praise they could desire. However, those mass amounts of students who were not favorites were easily brushed to the side or, my personal favorite, put on babysitting duty for her children who weren’t in her shows. Mr. Music had three children, but I don’t ever recall being expected to keep track of them. She was rude, inappropriate, and cruel. BHS has always had lots of talent, and they still do, but that talent is poorly showcased anymore. Yes, BHS was invited to Nationals and that was a huge honor no one could or should ever take away from them, but everyone who’s been around this drama department knows that was nothing compared to the production of Les Mis. Anyone know the reason the drama department can’t go back to nationals? Anyone want to elaborate on the brutal review “Children Of Eden”, the latest stamper production, received from the National committee? I had family involved in the play. I know for a fact it was abysmal. It is a shame, because BHS right now has some GREAT talent…hopefully, and thanks only to the school board, the students will get the ability to be a part of a quality production with a leader who is a pillar for her students and the community, not a representation of a crumbling foundation of a once great and respected program.

By Former student

January 16, 2009 12:47 AM | Link to this

You can post all the allegations you like, but until you provide concrete examples, your words should, and will, fall on deaf ears. I have been to the drama camps, and I, in fact, don’t recall EVER visiting her parents house. Had you watched Children of Eden, you would have seen it was an AMAZING show, with massive amounts of talent put into both, the backstage and onstage parts of it. You had family in the play? Did they get a small part, so they complained? Having a brother or sister being a part of the show does not make you an expert on it. The screener of the show was a very devout Christian who disagreed with the subject matter. If you read the comments from the State’s reviewer, you would see what high praise it got from someone who wasn’t biased against the show. And, no, the Stampers haven’t lied to anyone. They, in fact, have kept fairly quite about the entire thing, while the students do their own research. Having PERSONALLY been told “keep up the good work” by Mr. Morrison, yes, I believe he does in fact support the renewal of Mrs. Stampers contract. I would appreciate if you would get your facts straight, and not make wild claims as to how terrible and inappropriate Mrs. Stamper is when you can provide NO insight to back it up.

By Stebbins Teacher

January 16, 2009 1:42 AM | Link to this

Sounds like Stamper is up to her old tricks. When she taught here at Stebbins she pulled a lot of things against other teachers but always knew how to snowball the kids to make sure she was protected. If she did not get her way immediately she would back stab and sneak around until she got her way. Beavercreek did a dumb thing by hiring her but seems to be trying to fix it.

By Frank

January 16, 2009 4:52 AM | Link to this

I wonder what the real reaon is. I just know she knows why. Be honest…

By Maybe Stamper has Hypnotic Powers

January 16, 2009 5:45 AM | Link to this

so all of the Stamper defenders come out of the rat holes to her side. And then there’s poor, poor KUNKY who thinks that collective bargaining and union contracts are stopping Stampy from speaking about the real reasons..WAKE UP KUNKY..roll over and get the duck butter out of your ears…Truly, how pathetic is it when you have to have high school kids fight your battle as you sit there and boo-hoo..Pathetic and really embarrassing but she appears to thrive on this type of DRAMA. If Stampy was so concerned about her job, she would go through the process just like everyone does. Maybe she got canned for handing out OBAMA brochures…where is the democratic teachers union rep at? I find it remarkable that this is even an issue. It is offensive that the school board can’t get their business done because students are lined up to have a cry fest about a teacher who clearly deserved to get axed. Really, the school board is working on the next $150 million dollar levy to jam down our throats. Maybe the school district will apply for TARP money. Where’s Charlie when you needed him? Where?

By Mystery Ears

January 16, 2009 6:19 AM | Link to this

Makes one wonder what other decisions this board has made behind closed doors. Wonder if some of those decisions will be make public or stay hidden from the voters?

By Carl

January 16, 2009 7:21 AM | Link to this

Unions need i say more

By About time (also a former student)

January 16, 2009 7:48 AM | Link to this

So, while complaining that I provided no details just allegations (and part of that is justified. That woman was AWFUL to me and many of my friends during our time there, but she was very loyal to others so I do get the cult like following) you don’t deny that she broke the law by continuing to run the practices knowing from the very beginning of the play that doing so would result in the loss of her job? And that once she was caught, she claimed she was simply “volunteering”? Do you understand that this violates the “union” rules she is vowing to fight through? You don’t dispute that she “strongly encouraged” the students to meet up with the “vocal coach”, a student as WSU, off-campus on their “own time” after the school board, again, at the beginning of the process, told her that the particular student would not be allowed to be involved in the play or around the children because she had had no background check. Backgrounds checks are REQUIRED by the STATE for all employees. Those two events alone would result in dismissal from their post (i.e. DRAMA TEACHER) for any other person. Why is Dawn so special as to get out of this? Just because Denny said “keep up the good work” to you as a student, doesn’t mean he supported Stamper. It’s common knowledge most faculty and staff strongly dislike her. From both Stebbins her previous employer and BHS. I did see Children of Eden, and it broke my heart. The people in that play were, wow. You still have some phenomenal talent, but talent alone won’t do it. It was a poor production overall. As was Grease last May. I saw both and my siblings did not have small roles. The opposite actually, so this isn’t sour grapes. Dawn is very good at manipulating things her way. I’ve seen many an email written and heard many a phone call from her that directly contradict many things she’s told me and others. As for cleveland, I’ve seen the pictures, and while that may not have always been the case, when questioned about them, Dawn is the one who told Marian West that the pictures were taken at her parents house. Dawn is also the one who ok’d you all being sponsored by a beer company at Nationals when you went a couple years back….see what could be wrong with that? Again, there are pictures of your girls walking into the high school in Nebraska with a beer company logo and BHS theathre on the same shirt. Major no-no as well.

By choo choo charlie

January 16, 2009 8:44 AM | Link to this

She should be gone. No questions asked. I’m glad I dont have to worry about this anymore. I do think though in all seriousness, that if she would be honest and tell everyone what she really did, peg would leave her alone. Oh did I say peg? I mean the board would leave her alone. The Union’s not going to touch this thing, its a hot potato. Disclaimer: I have no facts or insight into this situation, I am offering a parody of an opinion that someone with inside knowledge might have.

By A Frustrated Alumni

January 16, 2009 8:45 AM | Link to this

“Again, there are pictures of your girls walking into the high school in Nebraska with a beer company logo and BHS theathre on the same shirt. Major no-no as well.” Do you mind citing these pictures? I went to Internationals, and A) it was not a High School, but the University of Nebraska and B) I never recall such a shirt on my back, let alone the backs of my peers. As far as the allegations of Camp go, yes, we may have visited her parents house for dinner, but that was after a long day of rehearsal or before an evening performance. The whole point of Camp was to get away from Beavercreek, rehearse, take in some outside theatre, and relax a little bit before school started.

By L B

January 16, 2009 9:09 AM | Link to this

I am not familiar with this teacher, but I the union supports teachers against policies, practices and events that are against teh teachers contract. Whom the school assigns to a particular extracurricular position is not a part of the union. The school did not change her primary duties. Maybe we don’t want to know the real reason for the removal of Ms Stamper. Obviously, her previous school had issues with her as well. While a teacher needs to be loyal to her students, they also need to follow school policies and practices. If she violated these, she should be removed.

By Just a bystander

January 16, 2009 9:17 AM | Link to this

Wow - it sounds like a big drama in itself! I think it should be made into a Lifetime movie or something, with all the juicy details coming out.

By stebbins students

January 16, 2009 10:09 AM | Link to this

If she was such a great teacher why did she leave Stebbins? O that is because no one liked her except for her cult…

By Beavercreek parent

January 16, 2009 10:12 AM | Link to this

I was surprised by my daughter’s reaction to the petitions going around, told us not to sign them. When I asked why, she indicated she could never get any parts and that the teacher had favorites. Her comments reflected About Time’s comments. We opted out of the “Drama” of the Stamper issue at that point.

By Julie

January 16, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this

I had Mrs. Stamper at Stebbins (many moons ago..) for English, Theater class, a couple of musicals but also as a teacher’s aide. She wasn’t your saccharine sweet, make sure everyone feels all super about themselves no matter what type. She was a REAL teacher. She was supportive and encouraging and a total riot. Maybe she didn’t kiss everyone’s rears, volleying for the biggest people pleaser award, but she’s genuine. That garners respect. Any adult in any profession knows you can’t please everyone, but the fact that people are willing to stand in her corner and validate her is proof enough for me that she’s still the same teacher I loved back when …

By changing times

January 16, 2009 10:38 AM | Link to this

Who knows how to teach; a school board of politicians and little current teaching experience, or teachers who are teaching? Who is better to determine how and with what approach students should be taught-these same Board members or the teachers who are ultimately responsible for what is learned? School boards impede education and exist for their own biases and self-adulation. They do not affect how well children learn until they stick their political noses into the intimacies of the learning process,and then they make things worse. Oust them!!!!

By Clearing up a rumor

January 16, 2009 11:00 AM | Link to this

The BHS Principal and Superintendent both confirmed their strong support for the renewal of Mrs. Stamper’s contract at a parent’s meeting about this issue which took place on Monday the 12th.

By In Response to "Former Student" and "A Frustrated Alumni"...

January 16, 2009 11:15 AM | Link to this

FORMER STUDENT- “You can post all the allegations you like, but until you provide concrete examples, your words should, and will, fall on deaf ears. I have been to the drama camps, and I, in fact, don’t recall EVER visiting her parents house. “ Really? Beacause I went to that camp and recall eating at her parents house frequently. And I can tell you the cheap hotel we stayed in was also far from the “college theatre camp” Mrs. Stamper told the board it was. Your blatent lie just discredited your entire argument and shows a fundamental fear that the truth in any matter will out Mrs. Stamper as the poor influence she is. A FRUSTRATED ALUMNI- “Again, there are pictures of your girls walking into the high school in Nebraska with a beer company logo and BHS theathre on the same shirt. Major no-no as well.” Do you mind citing these pictures? I went to Internationals” E-mail me. I’d be glad to give you the pictures. As well as pictures of Mrs. Stamper and students in situations with…alcohol maybe? Oh wait, did I say that? Look like a little reason for non renewal just popped up.

By FORMER ALUM

January 16, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this

so what this all seems to me is DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA!!! Dawn Stamper…if anyone and many can recall is a backstabbing little nothing! She always will ditch any of her so called “praised and loved students” even if it means saving her own skin! She can play dumb all she wants (and many know she truly is)!! She will always let others fall or fail as long as she can keep her reputation as Dawn the Great!! I ask her now….Dawn Stamper, tell us the real reasons why you are not allowed to be the spring musical director? Oh and is it not true that some school policies, by the state, claim that most information must be held confidential as it is against the law to talk about such things in a public forum?? hmmmmm……looks like dashing dawn is only trying to get others to take the fall for her actions. Quite sneaky if you ask me!

By I Love Snow

January 16, 2009 11:48 AM | Link to this

I thought it was cold outside. But reading some of the comments written, they are colder!

By John F

January 16, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this

To About Time! Wow, you don’t sound jealous do you? What, your precious American Idol wannbe get turned down for a lead role? Let me guess, you want to do something daring like “GodSpell” or “Jesus Christ Superstar” or some other Jesus freak play…

By Can't Fool Me

January 16, 2009 3:15 PM | Link to this

To About Time!…. It is obvious to many of us who you are. If you are so convinced your allegations are true, why weren’t you at the Board Meeting? Where were all your friends that are so against Mrs. Stamper? No one spoke against Mrs. Stamper. No one is willing to make any claims in public… is is because they risk charges of slander because they are not true? Even writing on this blog, you do not identify yourself. If you have a credible complaint, come forward and show yourself. Don’t be spineless. I can only guess it was not getting the role of Lola that has you this way…it wasn’t because you were not talented, it was because the person cast was more talented. That’s theatre. So stop whining, grow up, and let your anger go.

By Can't Fool Me

January 16, 2009 3:43 PM | Link to this

To About Time…One more thing. I have a list of the sponsors of Internationals, not one was a beer distributor. The shirt you are referring to was worn by one girl to a theme dress up party held for all 3000 participants. Yes, it had a beer logo on it, but, no it did not have any BHS theatre logo on the same shirt. Name tag perhaps. She wore it for a couple of hours until it was suggested she change. It was an innocent mistake on the girl’s part. Get your facts straight. As far as camp, all parents and Mrs. West were aware of the location and the itinerary. Your sibling elected not to attend, so how can you or your parents make any claim. If anything, the attendees should complain about the fact he did not attend and was still able to perform. Totally against the rules.

By Tired of Your Drama Mama

January 16, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this

To can’t fool me - please open your eyes and realize that you and your daughter’s pathetic whinning didn’t get you or Mrs. Stamper anywhere. Want to know why parent’s who don’t support Mrs. Stamper weren’t at the board meeting…because we are tired of the drama created by you and Mrs. Stamper. You want examples of why we are tired….on more than one occassion, Mrs. Stampers children have been seen running unsupervised through the halls of BHS - I for one almost hit her oldest with my car because he was riding his bike in the parking lot unsupervised. When I said something to Mrs. Stamper her hateful attitude made me wonder how she speaks to my child when I’m not around. Free babysitting and ring side seats to the Stampers arguing are not my view of a healthy drama department. My child was at festival everyone referring to and yes - things happened there that you don’t want to have broadcast - for one students being let loose in Lincoln without chaperones. I put my child’s life in the hands of Mrs. Stamper and the chaperones - you included and not one of you checked on to see what the kids were up to - where they were how they were representing BHS. Oh yes Can’t Fool Me there are pictures of BHS students doing inappropriate things with BHS drama shirts on. So apparently you’re being fooled by your own child and your blindness to see the truth…..apparently even lawyers can’t help since you know one personally

By Can't Fool Me

January 16, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this

Sorry Drama Mama. I think you are directing you reply to the wrong people. Appears you think I’m a mom with a daughter who chaperoned.

By Tired of Your Drama Mama

January 16, 2009 5:52 PM | Link to this

Just remember email addresses reveal the truth…….DDN maybe you should look more into this story…..there is way more to this then meets the eye.

By Can't Fool Me

January 16, 2009 6:12 PM | Link to this

I’m not scared!

By Me

January 16, 2009 8:25 PM | Link to this

what?

By Future BEAVERCREEK BOE

January 16, 2009 10:49 PM | Link to this

As I sit here and read comment after comment about this situation, it sickens me to think what awful people(ABOUT TIME..TIRED OF THE DRAMA)are out there. Here is a woman who has devoted her career to do something that she is so passionante about. I have known Mrs. Stamper and her family for many years, in fact, in the past 15 years of her career as a teacher and drama director (for Stebbins and BHS), I have seen every performance she has ever director. I know how much work goes into each performance and the time it takes away not only from her family but the other stuff that goes on in one’s daily life. For those that are discrediting her abilities to be a professional, you are sadly wrong. She is one of the best. I am not only a memeber of the Beavercreek community, but also a teacher who has worked closely with Mrs. Stamper. Yes, she has a very strong personality that some may take offense to, but at the same time her big heart and compassion out weigh it all. For all you naysayers out there, you better hope you have all the facts straight because if not you may have a huge law suit on your hands..ever hear of defarmation of character. Thanks Mrs. Stamper for all you do and have done for BHS and the Drama Department! I appreciate you! Look for my name on November’s ballot!

By carl

January 17, 2009 12:35 AM | Link to this

Beavercreek is overrated. Thanks for proving it!

By Samantha Brinker

January 17, 2009 1:01 AM | Link to this

For everyone who couldn’t put there name on here whether in support or against, you’re afraid. For everyone who supported her appropriately and not viciously in response to others negative comments, good for you. For those of you who were just flat out disrespectful to a member of the fellow human race whether you like Dawn Stamper or not, I hope you begin to follow the words of Matthew in Matthew 7:12 also known as the Golden Rule, “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Dawn L. Stamper was a director of many shows, this much we know. She was a dedicated individual. She brought her kids to rehearsal because believe it or not teachers don’t get paid a whole lot, like enough to pay for a full time nanny when mom and dad both work. The students volunteered to babysit. If they didn’t want to, they didn’t have to. Dawn took us to camp in Cleveland where we rehearsed in a hotel conference room, went to professional theaters to see good performances and we ate dinner in a place that was inexpensive and accommodated the large number of us in attendance (her parents home). This was stated to all parents who had to sign a permission form and emergency medical form. Mrs. Stamper warmed up to other students more than some, but that’s just human nature folks, I have people in my life that I get along better with too. She gave roles to those who deserved the roles, sometimes those people disappointed and they weren’t recast in a similar role. If you had poor dedication and had great talent, no lead, sorry but you had to have it all. You can’t let people think they rule the earth with a beautiful voice and no dedication to the program. I was Mrs. Stamper’s right hand in high school, no one will refute that. I received one “lead” and that was in a double casted show - Grease and I was not even a singer, I was the non-singing least seen Pink Lady, Frenchy. So some may call me a favorite, but I only got the roles I deserved and that was because I was a strong actor and fair singer and hard working, but not intrinsically great dancer. I was also DEDICATED. I spent hundreds of hours in that theater and was president of drama club. Her husband actually directed in her place when she was on leave or sick. She came sometimes, but she was not technically directing. She left Stebbins (even though this is somewhat personal) because Beavercreek pays better and once you reach ten years your pay increases each year and she had reached nine at stebbins and her tenth at beavercreek, sounds like a job change to me. If you find this petty, this issue, why do you even enlighten the community with your pointless argumentation? The students had a reason to fight, it hit them the hardest next to Dawn and Jamie. This isn’t a non-issue, it’s a big one. If you feel cheated by Dawn, welcome to life, you don’t get everything you want, but you need to avoid the dungeon of bitterness; it’s a dark place to be. Learn from things and move on please. Perhaps Dawn will end up doing the same thing here, but I would hope it wouldn’t end that way. With respect, Sami

By Korteney K

January 17, 2009 4:56 PM | Link to this

We were not sponsored by a beer company. This is an absurd rumor, and should be put to rest immediately. 2. I have never had anything worse than Mountain Dew with either of the Stampers. And, sure, I guess you could complain about the caffeine content, but really, this is a ridiculous accusation, and based on nothing more than… I don’t even know. Somebody had a dream one night and took it for reality? As for pictures of students in BHS drama shirts doing bad things… Really guys? Really? High schoolers do stupid things, sometimes. Let’s not punish Mrs. Stamper for some kids wearing the wrong shirt at the wrong time. This entire thing is just… so out of hand. If she plays favorites, then why didn’t Sami get every lead in every show? Or how did Joey Saliba get a lead on his first show?

By Korteney K

January 17, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this

Not to mention, IF the Stampers really did provide students with alcohol, or if we really were sponsored by a beer company, then why did Mrs. Stamper’s supplemental contract get cancelled but she’s still allowed to teach English and Drama classes? That makes no sense. Logic dictates that this is a baseless accusation.

By Nunya

January 17, 2009 7:11 PM | Link to this

Whoa y’all need to calm down. There’s an awful lot of hysteria here. Obviously there are a lot of sour grapes from students who didn’t get roles and the parents who think their kids hang the moon, but what it comes down to is this: IF Mrs. Stamper engaged in the activities she’s accused of by people afraid to make those accusations under their own names, then she’d be fired from B’creek schools…period. Not just from directing the Spring Musical. All teachers are human and have favorites; if your kid wasn’t one of them, perhaps he/she was a spoiled, obnoxious prima donna or just an unpleasant child to have around. Don’t assume that because a teacher/drama coach doesn’t share your opinion of your golden child that she should be fired until you know the facts. Since the School Board discussed those “facts” behind closed doors, you don’t know anymore than anyone else, and in your hysterical, dramatic rantings, you seem to know even less. Don’t bend over—your ignorance is showing.

By Nick k

January 22, 2009 2:49 PM | Link to this

my sister was in drama and I went with her to a party at Dawn Stampers house and helped me sister when she was backstage building the set and i saw that her childern that dawn stamper brought with her, ya well us “kids” wanted to watch them Dawn never told us to.we just did also she always put our saftey first. Like I’m in middle school so when helped she didnt want me to use the power tools because she was afraid i would hurt myself. So these absord lies that she was giving the actors and stagecrew alcohol is out of mind stupid.

By Settin' It Straight

January 22, 2009 9:04 PM | Link to this

There are a lot of rumors going around. First, Dawn Stamper can not talk about this AT ALL if she is going to persue it on a legal level. Grow up and understand that about the big boy and girl world. Number 2- I believe PEG ARNOLD is the head of the committee that just held the SHOWCHOIR Invitational and BEER BARN is the sponsor. Hundreds of books with the BEER BARN name are around as proof. What teacher doesn’t have kids that don’t like them? What teacher hasn’t done something that could be misconstrued or turned around? However, when the Principal AND the Super. both support her for the job, what beef does Peg Arnold and her followers have? I will tell you…she is confusing her role of grandmother and Board President. This is very dangerous territory and now she has Mrs. Carter to strengthen her fight. Do you not see how dangerous this is that a Board will do anything they want despite the suggestions of the people who are actually out in the classrooms and schools. Oh wait…Peg was stalking the Stampers for awhile by showing up to practices, etc…