An update to the story, apparently a new private prom was put into place. Since this was outside school grounds and support, it was the parents and other outside supporters that sponsored the prom. But actually there was a prom and a birthday party. Let me explain.
http://nems360.com/view/full_story/...rse-Itawamba-prom?instance=home_news_1st_left
To get around the ruling by the court, the parents and students took the recommendation of having a private prom to control the guest list. They scheduled a prom at a country club and gave invitations out to everyone, including the lesbian and her girlfriend and 7 special-ed students. What they didn't mention, however, was there was a second prom also planned by the parents and students. In this prom, dubbed a "birthday party" to those outside of the loop, all BUT those 7 and the lesbian and gf were invited.
Sure looks like one hell if a birthday party for some podunk town in Mississippi.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_t6rV3U9ZEHM/S7qAwa9klHI/AAAAAAAAvSE/PjjBNXGR03E/s1600/SecretProm4.jpg
Since this was a private event, there is no legal recourse for these activities.
Constance did the mature and confident thing when this issue first started, by following the rules and going to her school administrator to register her date, which happened to be another girl, and also to ask permission to wear a tux. when she was denied that, she did another mature thing and seek legal council because this was a public school and the school even has an anti-discrimination mission statement posted in the office.
The most childish thing about this is the parent's and student's reaction and following actions toward these rulings. The parents funded and supported a gathering with the explicit mission of excluding some students because they were different.
Illegal? no. Morally toxic? Absolutely.
Legally there is no recourse for this action. No one can be punished for this private discrimination. These events have taught the children nothing about morality or fairness or equality but rather it teaches how to get around the system meant to protect and unify people.
I know some people are vile, but I didn't know whole towns actively abuse the minds of ALL of their children in this way. This is reprehensible and awful. I would recommend all campuses countrywide to steer clear of accepting applications from morally corrupt students such as those found at Fulton High.