Town turns tables on school prank

[demmiblue]

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."

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Read more: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120924/METRO/209240341#ixzz27UK8m28x

[seabeyond]

1. i read this yesterday. i thought it cool, so many supported her. nt

[MineralMan]

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]

3. Go Whitney!

[deutsey]

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]

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]

6. I hope someone records the evening so we get to see it.

Go Whitney!