Schools
MA High School Prom Stopped After Students Yell Racial Slur
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School officials made the call after one or more students yelled the N-word, according to a report.
WENHAM, MA — Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School’s junior prom came to an abrupt halt on April 28 after a racial slur was shouted during the event, according to a report.
Superintendent Eric Tracy on Monday confirmed the incident in a letter to families, The Boston Globe reported. Tracy said one or more students yelled the N-word, which upset several other students.
According to school officials, an edited, radio-appropriate version of "Caroline" by Anime was playing when the slur was yelled, WCVB reported. Principal Bryan Menegoni addressed students immediately following the incident and made the decision to end prom early, according to the Globe.
Find out what's happening in Hamilton-Wenhamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
School officials are still investigating the incident. Officials also asked police to investigate, the Globe reported.
Find out what's happening in Hamilton-Wenhamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
