- Director Robert Nunes seen spinning around the Buhach Colony High School mascot
- A local father posted the video on social media, saying it was “strange.”
- Some parents defended Nunes, who was placed on administrative leave.
The principal of a California high school has been placed on leave after a video of him inappropriately dancing with the school’s mascot went viral.
The video, which was posted on social media, shows Robert Nunes of Buhach Colony High School sliding into an office chair as the school mascot walks toward him at a back-to-school rally.
To the soundtrack of Ginuwine’s ‘Pony,’ Nunes shoots confetti at the mascot before swapping places with her.
Nunes then spins around and dances on the mascot’s chest before someone can be heard asking her if she has any words.
“What happens in Buhach stays in Buhach,” Nunes responded, echoing the infamous motto of people visiting Las Vegas.
The principal of a California high school has been placed on leave after a video of him inappropriately dancing with the school’s mascot went viral.
The video, which was posted on social media, shows Robert Nunes of Buhach Colony High School sliding into an office chair as the school mascot walks toward him at a back-to-school rally.
The video soon took off, making the rounds on local and national news, eventually making its way to the popular LibsofTikTok social media account.
Ryan Atberry, a father of two students at the school who sent in the video, said what disturbed him most was the fact that the children were defending Nunes.
“He could be a good guy. I don’t know him, but I’ve heard a lot of students defend him,” Attebery said. ABC30.
“They say things like, ‘Oh, he’s trying to be funny,’ but if you’re the one trying to be funny, just don’t be funny. Or he was trying to be nice to the kids, but that’s not cool,” she added.
An anonymous parent defended Nunes, saying, “I think the kids liked the pep rally. They thought it was fun. I understand what they’re doing, but I think they’re pushing her too hard.”
But parents like Atteberry find the trick odd.
“What’s strange, to me, is strange,” Atteberry said. Your Central Valley.
‘In the end, I would feel super guilty if in five years something came out and I could have said something.’
To the soundtrack of Ginuwine’s ‘Pony,’ Nunes throws confetti at the mascot before swapping positions with her. Nunes then spins and dances on the mascot’s chest.
Nunes was placed on indefinite administrative leave on Monday, and the school district issued a statement.
He says that the students were in charge of performing the trick.
“They said the students had organized the whole thing, but the fact that there were no warning signs is probably a red flag,” he said.
Nunes was placed on indefinite administrative leave on Monday and the school district issued a statement.
“This decision is part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all students and staff,” wrote district communications director Viviana Fuentes.
Nunes will not participate in any school-related responsibilities or activities while the investigation is ongoing.
The principal describes himself on social media as ‘The Captain, AP student support, dad, father of 4+2000. People won’t remember what you said for long, they’ll remember how you made them feel forever.’
“I don’t think it’s fair that he likes it so much that he’s under such extensive investigation,” the anonymous parent added.
Nunes will be replaced by CEO Torrin Johnson and associate director David Rogers.