Three C-G-D students charged in hazing incident

Early in October, Clarion police began investigating a report of hazing involving football players at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School. Seth Pille, 18, Michael Schaffer, 17, and Tristan Mewes, 16, are now facing charges of hazing, simple assault, and third degree sexual abuse in connection with hazing attacks on six victims. All three will be charged as adults.

The incidents came to light when one victim spoke to authorities at the school. Chief of Police Steve Terhark said that the school turned the investigation over to the police and that nine students had come forward with information.

Superintendent Dr. Bob Olson, citing student privacy laws, did not answer questions about the incident, but the school board released a statement that said three students had been expelled for the remainder of the school year within 48 hours of the conclusion of the police investigation. Olson confirmed that the board made those decisions after closed sessions during a special meeting Friday, October 23.

For the full story, see the November 5 edition of the Monitor.