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http://www.weyi.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=139021Spurs haircut creates controversy in Texas
Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 10:14 a.m.
An 8-year-old boy's love for the San Antonio Spurs got him suspended from school.
Jessica Segura told Action 4 News that her son Jacob shaved the word "Spurs" in the back of his head in honor of the Spurs/Lakers playoffs.
Jacob attended classes at Palmer Elementary School in Pharr with his new haircut last Wednesday with no problems.
But on Thursday, the school's principal told his mother that he had to go home because his haircut violated the school district's dress code.
The code prohibits students from attending classes with words or images shaved on their heads.
Jessica Segura told Action 4 News that she believes the code is intended for gangs.
She said her son's interest in sports and the Spurs is a healthy and that shaved word was for the playoffs only.
But the school district said the code must be enforced with no exceptions.
The Lakers currently lead the playoff series 2-1 but Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday evening in San Antonio where the Spurs are 7-0 in the playoffs.
Watch our video clip for an interview with Segura and school officials.
