A long-standing tradition for senior athletes at Ponderosa High School in the Northern California town of Shingle Springs was suddenly at risk until students and parents pushed back — and CBS13 got involved.

For many senior athletes, seeing their banners displayed around campus is a proud moment, recognition of years of hard work and dedication. But for Ponderosa's water polo team, that recognition nearly didn't happen.

The controversy began when parents learned the school deemed the team's senior banners "inappropriate" because of the athletes' uniforms.

Principal Jeremy Hunt explained in an email that "these types of photos would be students wearing a Speedo or bathing suit. I wouldn't sanction hanging a photo of students in either."

Parents like Brandy Kollenborn, whose children pla

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