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NH Frat Brands Pledges With Bayonet

Police try to be 'fair' on executors of long-held tradition

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(Newser) – Two men face misdemeanor hazing charges for branding fraternity pledges at a New Hampshire college with a World War II bayonet, the Concord Monitor reports. Authorities began investigating the hazing after four students sought burn treatment at New England College's infirmary. Six of the seven pledges involved had 7-inch burn marks across their chests, and one had burns on his buttocks.

"We're trying to be fundamentally fair" in the charges, said the Henniker, NH, police chief, who is expecting one more suspect to turn himself in. "This tradition goes back at least a couple of decades."

Students head to class at New England College in Henniker, N.H., where several fraternity brothers were involved in branding pledges with a bayonet.
Students head to class at New England College in Henniker, N.H., where several fraternity brothers were involved in branding pledges with a bayonet.   (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)
British soldiers had bayonet practice in 1940. Looks like WWII gear is having its resurgence.
British soldiers had bayonet practice in 1940. Looks like WWII gear is having its resurgence.   (Getty Images)
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There were three people primarily involved in the branding. Let's just say they're on the board of officers.
- Tim Russell, police chief
of Henniker, NH

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mmax
Apr 23, 09 1:39 PM CDT
Um, Guys? That's a pitot tube from a jet fighter. THIS is a bayonet: http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/bayonets.htm Trust me, if you get spitted by a jet, hazing will be the LEAST of your worries. Reply
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Apr 23, 09 3:15 PM CDT
HAHAHAA seriously, who the fuck is in charge of these pictures?
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Apr 23, 09 3:27 PM CDT
now thats what i call a quick response to a complaint.
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SPH
Apr 23, 09 3:58 PM CDT
Why would anybody want to join an organization that would do this crap to them?........ Reply
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Robert_Dada
Apr 23, 09 5:30 PM CDT
Thank you Sir. May I have another? Reply
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