The Georgia teen who was briefly suspended after sharing an image of a crowded high school hallway in which many students were seen without masks said she has received threats – as the school has announced it is moving to online classes amid infections, according to reports.
North Paulding High School sophomore Hannah Watters was suspended for violating school policies last week after posting online the image of students packed in the hallway. On Friday, she tweeted that the school had rescinded her suspension amid a public outcry.
Nine people – six students and three faculty members — have since tested positive for the coronavirus, the school in Dallas, Georgia, informed parents on Saturday.
The school was closed as a result of the infections and the district announced it would move learning online for Monday and Tuesday.
Hannah told CNN that she and her family and friends have received threatening messages over the uproar.
One message said “I know where this girl lives,” Hannah told the network on Sunday.
Other missives included, “We’re going to jump every girl named Hannah in the tenth grade,” and “Hannah is going to have a rough day at school on Monday,” Hannah said.
The girl said she understands why some people are angry but insisted she shared the image because she felt it was the right thing to do.
“I feel like a lot of teachers have my back because they know how dangerous it is going to school. But I know that a lot of the kids that I go to school with, I’ve already gotten backlash for it, threats and things like that,” Hannah told CNN.
“I know I’m doing the right thing and it’s not going to stop me from continuing doing it. But it is concerning, especially since it’s a lot of the people I go to school with, people I’ve known for years now, that are threatening me,” she added.
“I feel like a lot of teachers have my back because they know how dangerous it is going to school. But I know that a lot of the kids that I go to school with, I’ve already gotten backlash for it, threats and things like that,” Hannah told CNN.
“I know I’m doing the right thing and it’s not going to stop me from continuing doing it. But it is concerning, especially since it’s a lot of the people I go to school with, people I’ve known for years now, that are threatening me,” she added.
She's certainly got guts. Maybe with a few teachers' help, she can face down these faceless bullies.
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