Why There’s No Homecoming King or Queen at Rumson-Fair Haven

Students look forward to the tradition of crowning a homecoming king and queen annually, but this year it's not happening at Rumson-Fair Haven High School.

The reason, possible "mass bullying." According to school Superintendent Pete Righi, members of the Rumson-Fair Haven High School administration caught word of a plan hatched by students to pair "unlikely" students so they could be made fun of when they were announced.

The Superintendent added that the school council was approached about the allegations, but the administration couldn't find a way to stop it that would be effective. RedBankGreen.com claims this isn't the first time homecoming court has turned into a way to bully at the school.

For that, and other reasons, Superintendent Pete Righi said: "tradition had outlived its usefulness."

The homecoming ceremonies were supposed to take place at tonight's football game.

[source: NJ Advanced Media, RedBankGreen.com]