Trigger warning: This article mentions s*xual harassment and hazing that may be triggering to certain readers.

After netizens became found out about the occurrence, many expressed enrage on social media. One Twitter user even asked, “Why is the world so cruel?”

Sources claimed that multiple videos of the week-old incident circulated across social media. In the video, alleged members of the football team were seen s*xually harassing a youngster. Three students were seen dragging another person across the floor, who was without his clothes. One of the three students was wearing a Haverhill football shirt.

Another person was also seen in the video, the student was seen wearing only his inner garments. As per Boston 25 News, this student went on to stand over the boy who was on the floor and straddled his face.

Margaret Marotta, the Haverhill School Superintendent, issued a statement announcing that a referral was made to the police department. The statement read:

The school was scheduled to play their historic rival Lowell Red Raiders this Thanksgiving.

Netizens infuriated over Haverhill High School hazing incident

Internet users were enraged after the hazing incident came to light. Many could not believe that such an incident occurred at a high school. Many rallied for the aggressors to be reprimanded for their actions. Others also expressed sympathy towards the school having to forfeit upcoming football matches.

A few tweets read:

Robert P. Pistone, the Haverhill Police Chief, said in an interview that they are currently investigating the matter. Marotta, the school superintendent, reiterated the same in her statement and also stated:

She went on to ask parents to discuss the incident with their children and inform the school principal if they have any resourceful information about the same.

Mayor addresses high school hazing incident

James J. Fiorentini, the mayor of Haverhill, took to Facebook and stated that he was made aware of the incident while he was on vacation. He also shared that he watched a video of the hazing as well. He added that he supported Marotta’s decision to cancel the upcoming Thanksgiving game against Lowell High School. He added:

He also shared that he plans to be briefed on the matter as he returns to the city over the weekend.

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