Town turns tables on school prank

HMSHood · Sep 25, 2012

Town turns tables on school prank
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...hool-prank?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

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.

It's like "Carrie" with a happy ending.

The tables have turned on the bullies.

LinasK · Sep 25, 2012

Glad to hear it turned out well. I had a similar incident happen to me in high school. I was secretly voted upon to be a winner in the class calendar. It was announced on the P.A. After I took the picture and it came out good in the calendar, I was told it was a joke, because they didn't expect me to take such a good picture!!!

jjenny · Sep 25, 2012

I guess the joke is on them.

zippitydoda · Sep 25, 2012

That was a nice ending to a bad story. Bullies are cowards.

BetteDavisEyes · Sep 28, 2012

September 28, 2012 at 1:00 am

Bullied West Branch student is ready to shine
By Lauren Abdel-Razzaq
The Detroit News

West Branch When Whitney Kropp is introduced tonight as part of Ogemaw Heights High School's homecoming court, the spotlight won't just be on her.

The small farming town of West Branch will be thrust further into a national media frenzy and not everyone is happy about it.Much of the town has rallied around Kropp, with businesses donating a dress, flowers and a salon trip to the 16-year-old sophomore after classmates voted her onto the homecoming court as a joke.

Some residents fear the incident will tarnish West Branch's image; others see it as a lesson on the consequences of bullying. It's left the town overwhelmed...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120928/METRO/209280373#ixzz27mHRvF73

txsvicki · Sep 28, 2012

A really happy ending would be if this girl could get some sort of 4 year scholarship to leave and attend a really classy non snobby or ignorant private school that focuses on some special talent or interest she has instead of beauty and popularity . I hope all the hoopla dossn't affect her remaining school years in a bad way.

longtallcold · Sep 28, 2012

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151168264714190&set=o.392748484126410&type=1&theater

This is a picture of the Cadillac students signing a banner supporting Whitney....they are the visiting team in her HS homecoming game tonight! Awesome to see that!

The support Whitney FB: https://www.facebook.com/SupportWhitneyKropp?ref=stream

longtallcold · Sep 28, 2012

These are kids from the visiting school (Cadillac) great support for Whitney!

Whitney and her male sophomore court member:

Whitney and her dad:

The homecoming king:

Has downs syndrome - was NOT voted in as a joke :rocker:

longtallcold · Sep 28, 2012

http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/09/whitney_kropp_takes_to_the_fie.html

Sixteen-year-old Kropp said that she was thankful for the support she received in the wake of her nomination.

She has advice for other people are are the victims of bullying.

"I would tell them to be brave," Kropp said. "Look where it got me."

The Ogemaw Heights High School stadium was packed with students, parents, alumni and supporters. Many dressed in orange — Kropp's favorite color — to honor her at the game.

A number of news organizations also attended the game, including The Detroit Free Press, CNN and The Detroit News.

JeannaT · Sep 29, 2012

longtallcold said:
These are kids from the visiting school (Cadillac) great support for Whitney!
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Whitney and her male sophomore court member:
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Whitney and her dad:
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The homecoming king:
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Has downs syndrome - was NOT voted in as a joke :rocker:

THANK you for that photo display, especially the Homecoming king who was NOT voted in as a joke.

Students aren't inherently cruel. If they are led, by the administration, to be kind and loving, they will be.

JeannaT · Sep 29, 2012

longtallcold said:
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2012/09/whitney_kropp_takes_to_the_fie.html

GREAT for her. I think anyone looking at her pic will see that she is actually beautiful - not in a pitying way, but really. She's a beautiful girl, by any standard.

Great that she has so much support. All it takes is leadership.

BetteDavisEyes · Sep 29, 2012

September 29, 2012 at 1:00 am

West Branch cheers teen's homecoming triumph
By Lauren Abdel-Razzaq
The Detroit News

West Branch Whitney Kropp's hometown embraced her Friday night, completing her transformation from bullied to beloved.

Voted on to the homecoming court at Ogemaw Heights High School as a joke, the 16-year-old sophomore was greeted by cheers Friday during halftime of the school's football game against Cadillac, with some supporters even shouting "Whit-ney! Whit-ney!"

Her appearance at the game capped an outpouring of support that built locally and nationally through the week.

"I'm so happy," said the teen. "It's just so much right now for me. I had thoughts about not coming but I actually changed my mind and came out. I just thought maybe I won't have fun. But I'm having a lot of fun right now."

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120929/METRO/209290358#ixzz27rlk9QEb

BetteDavisEyes · Sep 29, 2012

I didn't see much local news yesterday and missed this:

Subject of apparent school prank in spotlight, not 1st bullying claim for school district

Rose City Area Schools was to make anti-bullying efforts after discrimination lawsuit prior to Whitney Kropp's claim

Published On: Sep 28 2012 11:48:35 AM EDT Updated On: Sep 28 2012 04:23:36 PM EDT

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...rict/-/1719418/16775078/-/11cf2b/-/index.html

Elphaba · Sep 29, 2012

I'm holding back tears, here... a large dam of them. From a girl that was dubbed ugly and strange, all through school I say: You go, Whitney! I am so glad people came to her defense and lifted her up.

BetteDavisEyes · Sep 30, 2012

September 30, 2012 at 1:00 am

Bullied teen gains confidence; West Branch seeks return to normalcy
By Lauren Abdel-Razzaq
The Detroit News

West Branch — Bullied teen Whitney Kropp, who was voted as a joke to homecoming court, attended the school dance with her head held high and with the support of an entire town behind her.

On Saturday, the 16-year-old Ogemaw Heights High School sophomore attended the homecoming dance with her boyfriend. She wore the orange, floor-length feathered dress donated by a local dress shop and two families. Her hair and makeup was done, also donated by a salon in town. News media was not allowed inside the dance...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120930/METRO/209300312#ixzz27xgZ6uJl

LadyL · Oct 1, 2012

every boy in that school should be envious THEY didn't get to escort her - she's stunning!

BetteDavisEyes · Oct 17, 2012

October 17, 2012 at 11:42 am

Senate honors girl of West Branch homecoming prank

By Detroit News staff and wire reports

Lansing The state Senate honored a girl infamously named to her high school homecoming court as part of an apparent prank.

The Senate welcomed 16-year-old Whitney Kropp Wednesday and presented her with a tribute signed by lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder. The student at West Branch's Ogemaw Heights High School was joined by her family...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121017/METRO/210170411#ixzz29ZcX6twU

Sonya610 · Oct 17, 2012

JeannaT said:
GREAT for her. I think anyone looking at her pic will see that she is actually beautiful - not in a pitying way, but really. She's a beautiful girl, by any standard.

She is a pretty girl but what in the heck did the "professionals" do to her hair? She looked better in the "before" pic, the dark hair color and short "working mom" cut was a bad idea.

BetteDavisEyes · Sep 15, 2013

September 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

Teen bullied in homecoming prank returns to less dramatic life

Francis X. Donnelly /The Detroit News

The Kropp family, from left, Bernice, Jason, Whitney, and Jason, Jr. at their home in Alger, Mich. on Sept. 9. Whitney was the high school sophomore whose sad story with a happy ending captured America's attention a year ago. (John M. Galloway / Special to The Detroit News)
West Branch Whitney Kropp will not be homecoming queen this year. And shes OK with that. She doesnt need the drama.

Whitney was the high school sophomore whose sad story with a happy ending captured Americas attention a year ago.

She was humiliated when students named her to homecoming court as a joke, but this small farm town rallied behind her paying her way to the homecoming dance.

The story was covered by media across the country. She was interviewed by Katie Couric, chatted with Kid Rock, sought out by Lindsay Lohan. Books and movies were proposed.

I felt like I was the president, said Whitney, 17, now a junior at Ogemaw Heights High.

Since her storybook ending, she has lived happily ever after. Sort of...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130915/METRO06/309150009#ixzz2ez9PL8eZ

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