Two seasons ago, my foreign exchange student played soccer for his local high school. We had the unfortunate experience of playing against Easley at Easley. Somehow, Easley's team and fans were aware that there was an exchange student and his country of origin (Germany). My exchange SON, was called "Nazi" by fans and players alike. The Hispanics were also called many deragatory remarks, and there were those select adults (one faculty member included) that found this type of heckling quite hilarious.
I'm proud to say that our team kept it together, as they are quite used to the slurs and language that gets tossed their way (and I'm sure they aren't always angels themselves). I moved to sit with the students being so rude, and let them know quietly that the exchange student belonged to me, and if they didn't stop, I would let whatever school official was in attendance know. All things said, not much was done at the game concerning the behavior of the students. I later wrote an email to Easley's school principal and outlined the situation to her. She assured me this was an isolated incident and she would handle it.
It saddens me to see that this still happens, and continues at Easley despite one parent's complaints.
