State Journal

George Giovanis, a junior at Coventry (R.I.) High School, marked the first day of school last fall by stripping down to his socks and taking a jog through the building. He later said he was trying to show his pride in his Greek heritage as Athens made a successful bid to host the 2004 Summer Olympics.

But administrators, who were not amused, issued him a suspension for the rest of the semester. That set off a state-district dispute over the proper punishment...