HAMILTON — A dozen seniors who dumped pig manure at Stephen T. Badin High School can march with classmates at their June 1 graduation. But first they'll have to perform community service and serve three days of in-school suspension.

        And all have been stripped of any honors they would have earned had they not become involved in this week's prank, said Frank Margello, assistant high school principal.

        The 12, including two juveniles, must also pay the cost of clean-up and repair caused by the manure and paintballs shot during the Wednesday prank.

        Mr. Margello estimated damages at $1,100 to $1,500, which includes the cost to repair light fixtures and door frames, wash third-floor windows, and pay overtime for custodians called in to clean the mess so school could open that day.

        Not yet known is the amount the city of Hamilton will charge for calling out the fire department to assist in the cleanup and overtime for officers called in to assist.

        “The kids and parents are very apologetic and remorseful. They understand it was a prank gone wrong. The boys understand the error of their ways and all are contrite,” Mr. Margello said.

        Each will begin serving the suspensions Monday. They will be permitted to attend classes Thursday, the last day of school for seniors, but must report to school Friday and Sunday to begin community service. The boys will continue working at the high school May 29 and 30.

        “If they don't complete their hours, misbehave in any way or don't fulfill their other requirements, they won't march in graduation,” Mr. Margello said.

        The seniors have been charged with misdemeanor counts of criminal trespassing or complicity to criminal damaging. Ten adults, all 18 or 19, will appear in Hamilton Municipal Court May 25.

        No date has been set for the 17-year-olds to appear in juvenile court. The Enquirer is not naming them because they are juveniles.

        “One of the boys told me they wanted to be known for having the best senior prank,” Sgt. Kilgour said. “I guess they will be.”

        Charged as adults:

        Christopher Flick, Alex Spaulding, Adam Weber, Mike Reuter, Tom Puma, Nathan Gentile, Tim Whitaker, Joe Roberto, Joe Webb and Daniel Rusbacky.

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