An Oklahoma high school has spoken out after students were recorded taking part in a vile feet-licking challenge for a fundraising event.
On Thursday (February 29), Deer Creek High School in Edmond organized an assembly called Clash of Classes for the school's Wonderful Week of Fundraising.
The event was to raise money for the Oklahoma-based shop, Not Your Average Joe Coffee, which helps individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, as reported by Daily Mail.
The students had to pay to attend the assembly and freshmen through seniors volunteered to participate in a series of class competitions. No Deer Creek faculty or staff partook during the assembly, according to the district.
Watch the event below:One of the challenges involved a feet-licking contest. Footage of the disgusting event was sent to FOX 25, and it showed Deer Creek High School students sitting down with their feet out in front of them, while the other participants lay on the floor of the school gymnasium and licked their peers' feet.
The clip was quickly shared on social media where many people came out in their droves to blast the school. One user slammed: "Jail. Seriously, who thought this was remotely ok? Where are the parents? Teachers? Gross," and another chimed in: "This is so f***ing wrong, please keep a watchful eye on what your schools are doing with your children."
"We just sold candy bars that I would eat and my Mom would have to pay for. This is weird as hell," someone else said, while a fourth added: "When I was in high school, we had rap contest and did car washes for faculty and passing cars, I can't even fathom on what this generation is on anymore."
An anonymous student spoke out about the incident to the publication, saying: "It was surprising...I didn't think they were going to do all that. I was just shocked. I didn't really have like a feeling. I was kind of disgusted, and then kind of glad I wasn't over there."
In addition to this, one parent opened up about the event, and said: "I am all for fundraising and all for really fun and silly things, but that right there just seems a little excessive."
As aforementioned, every student who participated signed up for the games they played ahead of time. No faculty or staff partook during the assembly, according to the school's district.
According to a statement released by the Deer Creek School District, the bizarre event managed to raise a mindblowing $152,830.38 for NYAJC - an achievement the district described as a "momentous accomplishment".
"Many dedicated students gave generously of their personal time to achieve this momentous accomplishment, which will serve communities beyond the boundaries of Deer Creek," the district said.
"We would like to thank all of the patrons, businesses, and sponsors who contributed to the success of this year’s Wonderful Week of Fundraising," they added.
The full statement can be read below:
"This afternoon, Deer Creek High School announced a grand total of $152,830.38 raised for Not Your Average Joe Coffee, an organization created to 'inspire our community by including students and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities,' according to their website. This total was raised through a week of events and activities at both Deer Creek High School and Deer Creek Middle School, all designed to bring our community together for an extremely impactful organization.
"On Thursday, February 29, 2024, Deer Creek High School hosted an assembly called the Clash of Classes for students who paid to attend. During this assembly, ninth through twelfth grade students volunteered to participate in various student-organized class competitions, in the spirit of raising money for NYAJ. All participants in the assembly were students who signed up for the game(s) they played ahead of time.
"No Deer Creek faculty or staff participated in any of the games during this Clash of Classes assembly.
"Many dedicated students gave generously of their personal time to achieve this momentous accomplishment, which will serve communities beyond the boundaries of Deer Creek.
"We would like to thank all of the patrons, businesses, and sponsors who contributed to the success of this year’s Wonderful Week of Fundraising."
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