Baby Hitler Photo Found in New Jersey Middle School Yearbook
A New Jersey middle school recalled its yearbook after a baby photo of Adolf Hitler was discovered in the student baby pictures section. East Brook Middle School principal Ryan Aupperlee informed school families on June 25 that the image was identified as an infant photograph of Hitler. He stated the inclusion was a severe breach of the school's values and that yearbooks were immediately collected. Aupperlee condemned the image, noting Hitler represented hatred, antisemitism, and the Holocaust. A representative of the Jewish Federation of New Jersey expressed horror and concern over societal desensitization to genocide. The school is investigating how the photo was included and has shared information with the local prosecutor's office.
Key facts
- East Brook Middle School in New Jersey recalled its yearbook after a baby photo of Adolf Hitler was found in the student baby pictures section.
- Principal Ryan Aupperlee notified school families on June 25 about the image.
- The yearbooks were immediately collected to prevent further circulation.
- Aupperlee called the inclusion a severe breach of the school's values.
- The Jewish Federation of New Jersey representative expressed horror and criticized societal desensitization.
- The school is unclear how the photo was included and is investigating.
- Information has been shared with the local prosecutor's office for investigation.
- The representative noted the photo might be hard to identify if one does not know it.
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Institutions
- East Brook Middle School
- Jewish Federation of New Jersey
- ABC 7
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Locations
- New Jersey
- United States