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More News about Whitmore/Cheryl Sudweeks
Anonymous:
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On 2005-06-14 08:24:00, Anonymous wrote:
"At the time we researched, we didn't find anything about the Sudweeks except the Who Am I Discovery site. And we believed what was told to us by Sue Scheff. We also were pretty naive about the troubled teen business and really didn't know too much what to look for. We made an unannounced trip to Whitmore and were sucked in by Cheryl. It was only towards the end that we started to become suspecious that things weren't as they seemed. Cheryl didn't answer e-mails or phone calls, was never available. And on my visits I started observing things that didn't set too well with me, and started asking questions."
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Let me ask you a couple things. What did Sue tell you, exactly? How did Cheryl "suck you in"? And did you ever suspect we were on a trip at the time you tried to reach her, or maybe in town? If you tell when you tried to contact her, I could most likely let you know the reasons why your attempts went unanswered. What things did you observe that "didn't set too well" with you? Thank you for taking a moment to answer my questions.
Oh, and just so everyone knows, I'm looking for valid answers from the individual who originally stated things about these subjects. So no, I'm not seeking a pointless blurb from a random anon. Thank you.[ This Message was edited by: mouse on 2005-06-14 08:47 ]"
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LOL ... you don't really expect anybody to take you on your word, do you? A Whitmore Advocate named "Mouse"? Perhaps if you tell us who you really are .. people might take you more seriously.
Anonymous:
Buzzkill--her name is Caitlyn Loggins
Anonymous:
There's another article in the Salt Lake Tribune:
"Parents frantic after three students go AWOL from boarding school"
Seems this is a hot topic right now!
BUT NO ONE HAS PRINTED:
Why did these parents leave those boys at this school KNOWING the Sudweeks were under investigation for child abuse?
Stupid parents if you ask me!
Why did/does Sue Scheff keep sending kids there when she was damn well aware these people were under investigation for child abuse?
THINK Sue has called this PARENTS and said---HEY LETS GET THOSE KIDS MOVED SOMEWHERE ELSE--Cheryl Sudweeks has been CHARGED!!!
Bet not!
This whole deal sucks....
BuzzKill:
I'm a former student from Whitmore, posting on here because I feel the need to stand up for what I know is true.//
OK, but You sure don't write like the rest of the kids. So, as a student - how is it you know so much about what Sue tells the parents, with regard to the programs she refers to?
As in:
mouse
Familiar Face
Joined: 2005-06-12
Posts: 44
From: Richmond, VA
Posted: 2005-06-12 12:52:00
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Sue talks with the parent and finds out what they're looking for. If they're looking for something rough, she gives them a list of somethings that are rough, but with warnings if they've been investigated for child abuse or any other form of misconduct.
She gives parents what they're looking for, along with her two cents. She's doing her job.
Give the lady a break.
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You two talk about this; or are you parrotting what you over heard at Whitmore?
Antigen:
http://tv.ksl.com/index.php?sid=211898&nid=5
Co-Owner of Private School Charged With Child Abuse
Jun. 13, 2005
A Utah private school for troubled teens is facing troubles of its own. After a 7 month investigation, its co-owner has been charged with child abuse.
Samantha Hayes reporting
A Utah private school for troubled teens is facing troubles of its own. After a 7 month investigation, its co-owner has been charged with child abuse. The school itself is at odds with the state over licensing as well.
The Whitmore Academy is a private boarding school run by Mark and Cheryl Sudweeks. Police began taking a closer look at their operation last year when one of the students claimed he was physically and verbally abused.
Nephi police had been investigating the Whitmore Academy for six months when we made an unannounced visit in April. Co-owner Cheryl Sudweeks invited Eyewitness News to choir practice.
Cheryl Sudweeks, Co-owner, Whitmore Academy: ?You'd think after six months we'd hear something. We've never heard anything valid, and we do have an attorney who works for us."
Sudweeks is now facing seven misdemeanor counts of chid abuse and hazing. She is accused of "causing physical injury...and permitting others to inflict physical injury on a child?. The alleged incidents happened between April 2003 and November 2004.
Leah Schacherer was enrolled at Whitmore Academy during that time.
Leah Schacherer, former Whitmore Student: ?Cheryl pulled my hair, pushed me over a chair, and spit in my face and called me a bunch of names and it happened to other kids."
At the same time, investigators say the Whitmore violates a new state licensing law, a requirement for schools providing therapy.
Ken Stettler, Director of Licensing: ?I don't know where its going to lead at this point..whether they are going to recognize the fact the new law does encompass what they are doing..or if they are going to claim they are a boarding school or change their practices or what.."
Cheryl Sudweeks, Co-owner, Whitmore Academy: ?We don't have therapy, we have counseling..just like a high school counselor would do."
Sudweeks says the Whitmore Academy is strictly a Boarding School , exempt from state regulators..
Cheryl Sudweeks, Co-owner, Whitmore Academy: ?We have students graduation in May, we're really proud of that."
But in the midst of abuse and licensing allegations, there are other questions from parents and their children, about the value of a 40-thousand dollar a year Whitmore education.
Leah Schacherer, former Whitmore Student: ?Now I'm trying to go to college and its hard because I didn't learn things I should have learned in high school."
We were unable to reach Cheryl or Mark Sudweeks on Monday for comment on the charges. They have told me before that many parents support what they do, and feel their program is successful for many teenagers.
Republican n. A liberty despising, money worshiping, control freak. Democrat n. A liberty despising, social engineering, control freak.
-- Anonymous
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