High School Students in San Jose Form Swastika on Football Field, Post Image with Hitler Quote on Social Media

Outrage as California students form human swastika

Photo: Supplied A photo of eight high school students forming a "human swastika" on a California football field went viral online last week, spurring an outcry from the Jewish community and political leaders across Silicon Valley.

Outrage in Silicon Valley: High School Hate Symbol Incident Sparks National Debate

An alarming incident at Branham High School in San Jose involved students forming a 'human swastika.' The act sparked national outrage, particularly within the Jewish community, and prompted responses from political leaders. The image was circulated online, drawing attention to rising antisemitic incidents in the U.S.

High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media

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Outrage after California high school students form ‘human swastika’

Some Jewish students said the post left them feeling scared

'Repulsive': San Jose high school students form swastika pose and post Hitler quote calling for annihilation of Jews

What the heck has gone wrong at Branham High School in San Jose, California? On Dec. 3 a student at the school shared a post on Instagram of eight high schoolers lying on the school’s football field in the shape of a swastika. That’s instantly not great, but maybe they simply didn’t understand the full symbolism of that shape? Oh, what’s that? The student captioned the image with a direct quote from Adolf Hitler calling for “the annihilation of …

California high schoolers who formed human swastika will face 'justice,' principal says

Students who formed a human swastika on a high school football field and spread imagery of the spectacle online will face administrative "justice" this week, the school's principal said