Racist taunts prompt Rufus King athletes to leave Waterford track meet early; parents demand accountability

Waterford track meet racist comments incident

A high school track meet turned ugly on Wednesday when Rufus King High School students said they heard racist comments from Waterford students.

Rufus King students report racist remarks hurled at them during Waterford track meet

Rufus King's athletic director sent an email to families saying the team left the meet early for safety reasons

Rufus King Track and Field team leave meet due to racist remarks in Waterford

WATERFORD, Wis.— Waterford Union High School is investigating after reports of racist comments directed at Rufus King High School athletes during a track meet on May 7. Rufus King’s team left the meet early after athletes said they were subjected to discriminatory remarks. The incident has sparked concern across both school communities. In a statement on the situation, Waterford Superintendent Dr. Luke Francois: “We take all reports of discrimin…

'Inappropriate': High school probing racist abuse hurled at track team

A Wisconsin school district is investigating an incident in which racist abuse was allegedly directed at student athletes during a track meet.According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Waterford Union High School superintendent Luke Francois said the district is looking into "inappropriate comment...

Racist taunts prompt Rufus King athletes to leave Waterford track meet early; parents demand accountability

What was supposed to be a routine track meet at Waterford Union High School turned ugly for Rufus King High School athletes and their supporters on Wednesday.