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Originally Posted by arabsponsor
I spent most my time in the pits with my drivers and mechanical students and really didn't hear that much foul language. What did surprise me when I went to the stands was seeing some girls dressed in pants and string bikini tops. They had painted their bodies and one of them had many piercings in very odd places. I understand that these are high school kids but a lot of families were there with young children and were offended. I was even more amazed when one of these students was chosen by her team to accept their award during the closing ceremonies. FIRST is not "Girls Gone Wild" If my feelings offend anyone I am sorry, but I truly believe that this was out of place.
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Here is what I think about this. There is always that group of friends at any high school that paints letters on their chests and go nuts at Football, Hockey or other sport events. You will always find a group of people that will do odd things to get their team noticed. First off, that team you spoke of, It's usually expected they'd do that. You can't avoid them. It's how they choose to show their spirit.
Yes it's a little weird, and yes you feel odd, but you can't stop a team member's expression of spirit. If there was a shirts-must-be-on rule, you will get lots of grumbles.
Not only that, but you get the same thing at a community pool.