Emma Wright, from East Forsyth High School in North Carolina, had become the homecoming queen. As the 18-year-old girl with Down Syndrome, was selected by her school mates, as the homecoming queen, she broke into tears.
There were many other girls in the competition too, but she was the number one in the list, and when her name was heard, with her father, they got shocked, and were incredibly happy with the result.
She had an interview with WXI12, and stated, “So amazing, I started crying as soon as they read out my name.”
Father of Emma, Brad Wright, had stated, “We had no idea, it’s something that you prepare for,”
“Just getting dressed, getting all the things done and we are so thankful to be a part of East Forsyth family and so excited for Emma and the opportunity they gave her tonight.”
Principle Rusty Hall, had stated that Emma had deserved the title, as he was seemingly happy with the resutl too.
“We call her our dancer. You can see her dancing in the cafeteria, and the hallways, she’s loved by the entire student body,”
“It’s what we try to push here. Everybody is included, everybody’s voice matters regardless of your background, your life before you got here.”
“Once you’re here you’re family. And we appreciate the contributions of all of our students and tonight was a perfect example.”
Her announcement came with the Down Syndrome Awareness Month too, as it is in October.
Here is the moments she had received her crown. Let’s watch it.
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