Even ‘outsiders’ have to wait their turn

Re “High School’s ‘Outsiders’ Are Dropping Back In,” Feb. 13

While I applaud Principal Cynthia Gladstone’s sentiments, I absolutely reject her execution in enrolling the “outsiders” in Independence High School. The fact that this group of young men has had some recent publicity is no reason to allow them to enroll in the school ahead of the 30 students who had already placed themselves on the waiting list. This school is taxpayer funded; it is not Gladstone’s private school. Her responsibility is to all students who are seeking a second chance, whatever their circumstances. As for student David Parraz, who showed up late and missed his second day, there would only be 29 willing students on the waiting list now.

TOM SEXTON

Huntington Beach