The president of the crew team's booster club at Woodbridge High School in Manassas is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars. Parents received new information on the case Monday evening. Monday night dozens of concerned parents met behind closed doors at Woodbridge High to discuss how the school's crew team will move forward in the wake of embezzlement allegations made against William Schwentner III, the former president of the team's booster club.
"We have a proud heritage that we are very happy to see our kids carry on in a time of adversity," said parent Ric Thomas.
Prince William County police tell ABC 7 News that Schwentner has been charged with embezzling around $2,300. He reportedly used a Woodbridge crew credit card to buy new cabinets for his kitchen. The story was first reported by the News and Messenger.
Booster club members say the organization is cooperating fully with investigators in an effort to determine exactly what happened and if any more money may be missing.
Ric Thomas stated, "We are obviously working with the authorities to conduct an investigation into what we believe is fiscal impropriety."
Beyond that members of this program say they can't comment on the allegations leveled against William Schwentner. They will say every effort is being made to make sure the students can salvage their season.
"Sometimes life's not fair...it's a life lesson..The kids are resilient, the people in there are resilient. I think we'll come back," said parent Tony Hughes.
To raise money the team is selling off some of its antique oars and plans on holding a car wash fundraisers at the school May 1 and May 8.
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