Outing at Hollis F. Price Middle College High School - Case Profile
Although the boys had never been observed by any school staff engaging in any display of affection, the principal called Nicholas's mother Nichole. According to Nichole, the principal said things like "Did you know your son is gay?" repeatedly and went on to say that she didn't like gay people and wouldn't tolerate homosexuality at her school. Both students say they've had to deal with verbal harassment from both teachers and students since word got out around the school about their principal's actions. And despite submitting paperwork and recommendations from teachers to attend a school trip to New Orleans to assist in rebuilding efforts, a teacher told Nicholas some faculty were afraid he might "embarrass the school" or engage in "inappropriate behavior." A few days later, another student who hadn't even applied to go on the trip was selected in his place.
Status: On April 29, 2008, the ACLU sent a demand letter asking that school officials reprimand the principal and take steps to ensure such actions never happen again.