Vandalism was found in the cheerleaders' area at Cartersville High School, including graffiti and racial slurs. Local authorities are investigating, and photos of the damage, including ruined uniforms, were shared on social media, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
Graffiti, including sexual images and a racial slur written in red marker, was found on a refrigerator in the cheerleaders' room. Mustard and coffee creamer were also used to damage the cheerleading outfits. Andre Weaver, Assistant Superintendent of Cartersville City Schools, expressed his shock, stating that "in his four years with the district, nothing like this had ever occurred." School officials worked quickly with the Cartersville Police Department, and within a day, a suspect—a juvenile not enrolled at Cartersville High—was arrested, as stated by 11Alive.
After the arrest, parents expressed concerns about how long it took for the school to contact them. "It's just the point of how long it took for it to get for the parents to get contact," one mother told FOX 5 Atlanta. A meeting was held for school officials and parents to discuss the issues, but many are still asking what steps the school will take to prevent something like this from happening again. Investigations are ongoing to find out how the suspect got into the school. Details about the charges against the suspect have not been released.
