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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTown turns tables on school prank
Source: The Detroit News
West Branch, Mich. High school student Whitney Kropp was shocked earlier this month when she was named to the homecoming court.
Her happy surprise turned to humiliation when she learned the reason. The students thought it would be funny if the popularity contest was won by someone who was unpopular.
Kids pointed at her in the hallways and laughed. The boy who was picked with her withdrew.
Students told her that, in case she was wondering why the boy had dropped out, he was uncomfortable being linked with her.
"I thought I wasn't worthy," said Kropp, 16. "I was this big old joke."
Support Whitney Kropp: http://www.facebook.com/SupportWhitneyKropp (currently 39, 515 likes)
Read more: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120924/METRO/209240341#ixzz27UK8m28x
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Town turns tables on school prank (Original Post)
demmiblue
Sep 2012
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seabeyond
(110,159 posts)1. i read this yesterday. i thought it cool, so many supported her. nt
MineralMan
(146,325 posts)2. And that's exactly how these things should go.
When the mean kids and bullies try to make a joke of someone, everyone should turn things around so that the joke's on the mean kids and bullies.
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Whitney seems like a nice kid. I'd vote for her.
rurallib
(62,444 posts)3. Go Whitney!
deutsey
(20,166 posts)4. "It's like 'Carrie' with a happy ending"
Yeah, I hope they leave out the pig blood.
Seriously, I'm glad to hear how she's choosing to deal with it and how the community is rallying around her.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)5. What an amazing story.
This is what small town America is all about. I'm glad they were able to make a difference in this situation. So many tricks like this turn out sour.
I also hope those who pulled this trick have learned a lesson...for life.
progressoid
(49,996 posts)6. I hope someone records the evening so we get to see it.
Go Whitney!