In the late 1980s and early 90s, rumors flew on the BHS campus about a popular English teacher's conduct—and one former student, Tara Yellen, is now suing the district, saying it failed to protect her from sexual abuse during this time. Yet the accused, Gary Wiener, remained employed at BHS for a decade after the rumors began. Read BCSD alum Elizabeth Svoboda's essay, "A Near Miss," about how system failures continue to affect students and the community.