Stuban

On Nov. 3, Steve Stuban picked up the phone at work to hear an assistant principal at Woodson ask him to come to the school.

Suicide turns attention to Fairfax discipline procedures 2011

When Steve Stuban later reflected on Nick's decline, he recalled a sign of suicidal thoughts before that day - a text message that had created alarm back in September.

Suicide turns attention to Fairfax discipline procedures 2011

"I want to get some assurance that this never happens in our districts," said Kate Walsh, a member of Maryland's State Board of Education who became concerned about the issue after reading an article in Sunday's Washington Post about Nick Stuban, 15, of Fairfax County.

Va. teen's suicide prompts Md. review of disciplinary policies 2011

On Dec. 30, Steve Stuban walked into Nick's bedroom before work and saw a tiny plastic bag of marijuana.

Suicide turns attention to Fairfax discipline procedures 2011

"I want to get some assurance that this never happens in our districts," said Kate Walsh, a member of Maryland's State Board of Education who became concerned about the issue after reading an article in Sunday's Washington Post about Nick Stuban, 15, of Fairfax County.

Va. teen's suicide prompts Md. review of disciplinary policies 2011

Stuban was out of school for two months - then transferred away from his friends, team and teachers at W.T. Woodson High School - after admitting that he bought one capsule of JWH-018, a synthetic compound with marijuana-like effects.

Va. teen's suicide prompts Md. review of disciplinary policies 2011

So when we read about the lacrosse player and the red-haired girl, we think about Nick Stuban -- a high school student in a Washington suburb who committed suicide a few months ago after being suspended.

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So when we read about the lacrosse player and the red-haired girl, we think about Nick Stuban -- a high school student in a Washington suburb who committed suicide a few months ago after being suspended.

Patrick Boyle: When We Ban Kids from School, the Damage Goes far Beyond Academics Patrick Boyle 2011

Stuban was out of school for two months - then transferred away from his friends, team and teachers at W.T. Woodson High School - after admitting that he bought one capsule of JWH-018, a synthetic compound with marijuana-like effects.

Va. teen's suicide prompts Md. review of disciplinary policies 2011

When Stuban got the ruling the second week of December - 14 school days after the hearing - Nick was reassigned to Falls Church High School.

Suicide turns attention to Fairfax discipline procedures 2011