California school principal suspended over video of him giving lap dances and twerking in front of students
- Principal Robert Nunes twirls on the Buhach Colony High School mascot
- A local parent posted the video on social media and said it was “weird.”
- Some parents defended Nunes, who was placed on leave
The principal of a California high school was placed on leave after a video circulated online showing him inappropriately dancing with the school’s mascot.
Video posted on social media shows Robert Nunes of Buhach Colony High School sliding on an office chair during a back-to-school rally as the school’s mascot walks toward him.
To the soundtrack of Ginuwine’s “Pony,” Nunes shoots confetti at the mascot before switching places with him.
Nunes then twirls and dances down on the mascot’s chest before anyone can be heard asking him if he wants to say something.
“What happens in Buhach stays in Buhach,” Nunes replies, repeating the infamous slogan of people who visit Las Vegas.
The principal of a California high school was placed on leave after a video went viral showing him dancing inappropriately with the school’s mascot
The video posted on social media shows Robert Nunes of Buhach Colony High School sliding on an office chair as the school’s mascot walks toward him during a back-to-school rally.
The video quickly went viral, circulating on local and national news, and eventually reached the popular social media account LibsofTikTok.
Ryan Atberry, father of two students at the school who submitted the video, said what bothered him most was the fact that the children defended Nunes.
“Could be a good guy. I don’t know him, but I hear a lot of students support him,” Attebery told ABC30.
“They say something like, ‘Oh, he’s trying to be funny.’ But if you’re trying to be funny, just don’t be funny. Or he was trying to be cool with the kids, but that’s not cool,” he added.
An anonymous parent defended Nunes, saying, “I think the kids enjoyed the pep rally. They thought it was fun. I understand what they’re doing, but I think they’re asking too much of him.”
However, parents like Atteberry find the stunt bizarre.
“What’s weird is weird to me,” Atteberry told Your Central Valley.
“Ultimately, I would feel super guilty if something came out in five years and I could have said something.”
To the soundtrack of Ginuwine’s “Pony,” Nunes shoots confetti at the mascot before switching places with him. Nunes then twirls around and dances down on the mascot’s chest
Nunes was placed on indefinite leave on Monday, the school district issued a statement
He says the students were responsible for the stunt.
“They said the students put it together, but the fact that there were no warning signs is probably a warning sign,” he said.
Nunes was placed on indefinite leave on Monday; 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.
While the investigation is ongoing, Nunes will not participate in any school-related obligations or activities.
The principal describes himself on social media as “El Capitan AP Student Support Dad of 4 + 2,000. People won’t remember what you said for long, but they will remember forever how you made them feel.”
“I don’t think it’s right that he should be under such a major investigation,” added the anonymous parent.
Executive Director Torrin Johnson and Deputy Executive Director David Rogers will take Nunes’ place.
