I spoke to Mr. Morales after the faculty meeting and told him of our plans to do a front page obituary/tribute to Spencer Juarez, focusing more on how he will be remembered than on his death. He said that was fine. Although it will be old news by Nov. 2, he said he thought it would be strange if we did not acknowledge his death. I asked him about using a photo and he said fine. When I told him we had heard the sister said she didn't want to see a photo, he said he will check with the family and get back to me, but he didn't think it would be a problem considering what they have planned for his funeral.
Here's what was reported at the meeting:
Crisis counselors met with 77 students today and will be available all week.
The family expressed it gratitude at how they have been treated by Hollywood High.
A casket company called and offered to donate a casket and Mr. Morales put them in touch with the family.
Leadership will be taking up a collection for the family's funeral expenses.
A funeral is being planned for Saturday, Spencer's birthday. The family has asked the the football team be there wearing their football jerseys. They have also asked that the drum line and cheerleaders attend. The school will have buses to take them there.
West Adams has taken up a collection and has asked to attend the funeral.
A display in the main hallway is in the works that may include a number 12 jersey.
His number may be retired (under discussion, to be determined).
There may be an assembly to remember him on Friday (also under discussion, TBD).
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