Parkview High coach reprimanded for behavior at prom

<p>Parkview High School coach Cecil Flowe, who is one of Georgia's most successful football coaches, has been reprimanded for his behavior at the school's prom.</p><p>Flowe, who was a faculty chaperone at the May 6 prom, received a letter of reprimand Monday from Gwinnett County School Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks.</p><p>The letter was sent after students and other faculty members noticed "uncharacteristic" behavior by Flowe, which prompted speculation that he might have been "under the influence of alcohol," Wilbanks said.</p><p>In the one-page letter, Wilbanks tells Flowe he could be fired if it happens again.</p><p>"You have attributed your erratic behavior to prescription medications for a medical condition," the letter says. "Regardless of the reason for your reported behavior, you are warned that any future conduct of the same or similar nature may result in more severe consequences, including job termination."</p><p>Parkview High's prom was held at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta. The school district began investigating Flowe three days later, school district spokeswoman Sloan Roach said.</p><p>Flowe has coached 15 seasons at Parkview High School, including 13 as head coach. Parkview High School plays in Class AAAAA football. The Atlanta Braves' Jeff Francoeur attended Parkview and turned down a football scholarship to Clemson University when he signed with the Braves in 2002.</p>

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