Skyline High School student dies in accident at home
A Skyline High School 11th-grader drowned accidentally in a bathtub in her home Wednesday night, school officials said Thursday.
Emergency medical technicians were dispatched to the home but were not able to revive the student, a message emailed to parents Thursday said.
Lucina Partis
Photo from Facebook
School district spokeswoman Liz Margolis students learned about the death in their second period classes on Thursday. The student’s close friends and their parents were informed earlier in the day, she said.
Partis had attended Ann Arbor schools since ninth grade, Margolis said.
The school held a moment of silence in Partis’s honor this morning, Jackson’s message said. Friends had set up a Facebook group in her honor.
Margolis did not have the time of the accident. Ann Arbor police declined to release details Thursday night.
Comments
françoise
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 : 5:19 p.m.
We had the pleasure of having Lucina as a student in our school for several years. She was always very thoughtful, nice and pleasant with everyone. We will miss her a lot. We pray that the Lord of comfort will be with her family. In the name of all the boardmembers and teachers, Françoise Wolff Ecole Jean Calvin Toulouse France
jj45678
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 9:22 p.m.
People are asking for the article title to be changed. What is wrong with "Skyline High School student dies in accident at home"??
Angela
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 9:43 p.m.
The original title was "Skyline High School student drowns in bathtub"
Isaiah Fuller
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 9:35 p.m.
"Jen Eyer at 10:20 AM on December 9, 2011 After further discussion, we have found an alternate headline that remains descriptive but is less direct. We appreciate feedback from the Skyline community at this difficult time, and as I said, please reach out to Cindy if you have memories to share."
greg
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 6:19 p.m.
Lucina's life was brief, but she was well loved by her friends and a pleasure to be around. Her loss is tragic and we will miss her.
CincoDeMayo
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 6:04 p.m.
My prayers and heart go out to Lucina's family. Also, to all of her friends who cared so deeply about her, and were so enriched by the time that they had with her.
Jim Knight
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:21 p.m.
A comment was removed because it included details we have not been able to confirm.
Jen Eyer
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:20 p.m.
After further discussion, we have found an alternate headline that remains descriptive but is less direct. We appreciate feedback from the Skyline community at this difficult time, and as I said, please reach out to Cindy if you have memories to share.
Tag
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 9:42 p.m.
I don't think it was necessary to change the headline. It was accurate and is/was standard AP Style Guide journalism. In doing so you're setting yourself future inequity claims when other stories happens. I'm sorry for the family's loss it's very tragic. I do hope that we learn more details about the How in this story so that it might be possible to prevent a future death.
pegret
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 4:39 p.m.
Thank you Jen and Cindy. It was the right thing to do under these difficult circumstances.
John Maguire
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 4:10 p.m.
We appreciate the change of the title. Thank you.
Jen Eyer
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:06 p.m.
To those who are concerned about the headline, let me first say how very sorry I am for your loss, and for the loss to the community of this bright young student. We have treated this story and headline in the same way we have covered similar stories in the past, and in a manner that is accepted practice in the news industry. When we report on a death, we write a headline that describes a bit about who the person is, and the manner in which they died. We don't use euphemisms like "passes away," and we don't simply state that someone died without giving any information about the manner of death. Some readers have said the story raises questions; we are certainly doing our best to try to get as much information as we can. At this point, what is in the story is all the authorities have given us. Cindy is currently working on an obituary to remember Lucina and who she was, so anyone who has memories to share can email her at cindyheflin@annarbor.com.
Craig Lounsbury
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:38 p.m.
"Some readers have said the story raises questions;" and for that you deleted them...at least mine.
aawolve
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:27 p.m.
Your best falls well short. "Drowning Accident" would be sufficient. When the comments section speak, you should listen attentively, as their knowledge of journalism is superior to yours.
pegret
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:08 p.m.
Shame on you and Cindy. Your best is not good enough.
justcurious
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:04 p.m.
Isn't it time for annarbor.com to respond to the simple request by those who loved her to change the headline of this article?
Dave
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:41 p.m.
Geez. Too young to die. You hear of babies drowning in the tub....but never adults. Very sad.
Wolf's Bane
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:39 p.m.
My deepest condolences. How does something like this happen? Will there be an investigation?
pegret
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:17 p.m.
This was a very tragic accident, as confirmed by a close friend of the family, and our hearts all go out to Lucina's family and friends. The last thing they need now is to read comments or have to answer questions from strangers or acquaintences speculating about what might have happened. A2.com, as of this writing over 225 people have basically asked you to change the title of the article to something a little less sensational. Do you think you could follow your own advice to commenters in dealing with sensitive subjects, and accommodate this request? Thank you.
clownfish
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 1:45 p.m.
How?
Annie Zirkel
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 1:28 p.m.
Adding our prayers and condolences. We are sorry for your loss and our own.
Craig Lounsbury
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 12:11 p.m.
My prayers to the family and friends. I cannot imagine the pain they are feeling.
OLDTIMER3
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 11:42 a.m.
In my opinion the memorial video made by the friend of Lucina did a terrific job . Our prayers for Luncina's family and friends. A special thanks to the person ('s) who made the video.
girlhunter
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 11:38 a.m.
My heart goes out to this family.
Tru2Blu76
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 8:07 a.m.
That's heart breaking, simply heart breaking.
Woman in Ypsilanti
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 4:26 a.m.
I guess this is yet another example that life is just not fair. This is such a tragedy. My deepest condolences to all who knew her.
John Maguire
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 4:05 a.m.
As a friend of Lucina's, and on the behalf of many of her very good friends, we are requesting that the title of this article be changed to "Skyline High School student passes away", or something similar. The way it is worded currently has caused some confusion, and has seemingly led some to believe this was purposeful, and others feel it is simply a tad insensitive. We would appreciate it if this was fixed.
a2phiggy
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:48 a.m.
My heart breaks for her family - may your faith, friends and family surround you with peace and love. God bless you all.
Kara H
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:15 a.m.
I've known Lucina through my daughter since she and her mom moved here. She was a great kid--smart, sweet, with a dry sense of humor and more maturity than you'd expect from a teenager. She made my daughter's life richer and I was truly excited to see who she'd be as an adult. I mourn both her family's loss and all of ours.
proudparent
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:06 a.m.
So sorry for the family to have to experience such a tragedy. I didnt know her, but any child taken is a tremendous loss. :( My thoughts go out to this family.
DBH
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:06 a.m.
To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable. - Erich Fromm (1900–1980), U.S. psychologist. Man for Himself, ch. 4 (1947). May Lucina's family and friends treasure their memories of her and the experiences they shared with her.
Anthony Clark
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:42 a.m.
Oh this is just devastating. I didn't know Lucinda, but this makes me so terribly sad. Her family and friends have my deepest sympathy.
Anthony Clark
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:32 a.m.
*Oh yes, so sorry.
Beth
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:44 a.m.
*Lucina
Jennifer Hernandez
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:40 a.m.
How sad! thoughts and prayers to her family and friends!
Kai Petainen
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:36 a.m.
=( prayers/thoughts with the family.
Beth
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:22 a.m.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugEisWkYKP8&feature=channel_video_title" rel='nofollow'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugEisWkYKP8&feature=channel_video_title</a> (memorial video made by a friend)
justcurious
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:22 p.m.
Thank you Beth for sharing your memories of Lucina with us. It is a beautiful tribute to her. May you have peace.
Candy
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 2:12 p.m.
Beautiful tribute to a beautiful young lady.
DBH
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 : 3:10 a.m.
Thank you for posting that link. I did not know her but the video touched my heart.