Board members said the chop, primarily used at Turners Falls High School athletic events, were offensive to American Indians.
In voting for the change, committee member Sandra Brown said it was time to move on.
May 14, 2009
Gill-Montague chops the chop
It's about time the chop got axed The Gill-Montague Regional School Committee did the right thing Tuesday by voting to ban the Tomahawk Chop gesture and its accompanying fight song.
Board members said the chop, primarily used at Turners Falls High School athletic events, were offensive to American Indians.
In voting for the change, committee member Sandra Brown said it was time to move on. Comment: For more on the subject, see School Defends Tomahawk Chop.
Board members said the chop, primarily used at Turners Falls High School athletic events, were offensive to American Indians.
In voting for the change, committee member Sandra Brown said it was time to move on.
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