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December 2, 2008 10:38:08 AM CST



Catholic HS Bars Female Ref

Posted Feb 14, 08 11:43 AM CST in Arts & Living Sports 

(Newser) – A Kansas Catholic high school’s decision to ban a female referee from officiating a boys’ basketball game because of the school’s religious beliefs has state officials investigating the incident and considering banning the school from future competition, the AP reports. Referees said officials from St. Mary’s Academy, near Topeka, refused to let Michelle Campbell work a game Feb. 2.

The school’s athletic director told a male referee that the school believed it was inappropriate for a female to be put in a position of authority over boys. The school is operated by the Society of St. Pius X, which follows older Roman Catholic teachings. Campbell is one of about five female referees in the Kansas High School Activities Association.

Sources Associated Press, Kansas City Star

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"I said, 'If Michelle has to leave, then I'm leaving with her,"' said an associate referee. "I was disappointed that it happened to Michelle. I've never heard of anything like that."   (Shutterstock.com)
A woman referee was barred from officiating a boys basketball game at a Topeka Catholic school.   (Getty Images)
A Catholic high school campus is seen in this undated file photo. St. Mary's Academy in Kansas recently pulled a female referee from a boys basketball game at the last minute.   (Shutterstock.com)
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