The Facts of Bethel v. Fraser:
In April 1983 at Bethel High School in Washington state, a student (Fraser) made
a speech at an assembly in support of a candidate for student government. In his
speech Fraser used a sexual metaphor which school officials found lewd and
vulgar. A teacher observed students hooting and yelling and others simulating
masturbation and sexual intercourse. The assembly concluded as scheduled without
further incident. The next day the vice principal suspended Fraser, alleging his
speech violated the school's Disruptive Conduct Rule.
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