The 'very shy' 16-year-old who tragically jumped to his death at New York City’s prestigious Regis High School had recently found himself in trouble after taking a controversial stance in his ethics class, sources told Faqinsurances on Friday.
A dean at the elite Upper East Side school — the same place that counts “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost and former top U.S. COVID official Anthony Fauci among its alumni — had either just confiscated a student’s phone or was moments away from doing so when, shockingly, the teen leapt from a fifth-floor window around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, according to law enforcement sources.
The teen, whose name Faqinsurances is withholding, was rushed to a nearby hospital — but tragically, he didn’t make it.
A 16-year-old tragically leapt to his death at New York City’s elite Regis High School on Thursday, moments before he could face potential disciplinary action, according to sources. Robert Miller
According to sources, the 16-year-old was “incredibly shy” and “utterly non-threatening,” a gentle presence tragically cut short.
Moments before his tragic death, the student was awaiting potential disciplinary action after raising contentious points during a class discussion on “Utilitarian Society,” sources said.
In a “utilitarian society,” the focus is on achieving the greatest overall happiness and well-being — the classic idea of “the greatest good for the greatest number.”
After parents caught wind of his remarks, they complained to school administrators, who promptly called the boy into the office, sources said.
The teen had been waiting outside the first-floor office, but then, shockingly, he walked up to the fifth floor and jumped.
Sources described the teen as “really very shy” and “non-threatening,” a quiet presence whose tragic fate shocked everyone. Robert Miller
Despite Thursday’s shocking events, Regis High School welcomed students back on Friday, the hallways heavy with grief and tension.
“It is with heavy hearts that we write that one of our students tragically lost his life earlier yesterday,” a rep said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened by his loss, and we pray that the Lord welcomes him into eternal rest and comforts his family.
“We recognize their profound loss, and we are doing everything we can to support them during this unimaginable tragedy.
“The sudden loss of a classmate can be a profoundly difficult experience for students and their families. As we begin the process of grieving, school counselors and campus ministers are available to any student or parent who wishes to speak.”
Sources said the teen jumped from a fifth-floor window, a devastating act that left the school reeling. Robert Miller
Faqinsurances reached out to the boy’s family, but they did not respond, deepening the mystery surrounding the tragic event.
Known for its top-tier academics, Regis High School has long been a prestigious institution in New York City.
It is “tuition free and merit based, giving special consideration to families in need of financial assistance,” according to its website.
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