Family says daughter expelled over prom date choice at Christian school

The Brief

  • Emily Wright was a senior at North Cobb Christian School.
  • She brought a guest to her prom, which was held at a venue off school property.
  • Wright’s parents say that 10 days after the prom, the principal told them they would have to withdraw Emily from school.

ATLANTA The family of a high school senior is upset, claiming their daughter was forced to withdraw from school because of who she took to prom.

What they’re saying:

Prom night is a big deal for high school seniors. Emily Wright, who attended North Cobb Christian School, says her prom was at a venue off campus, and she invited a friend who doesn’t go to the school.

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