Bolivar Student with Down Syndrome Crowned Homecoming Queen

This story just absolutely warms my heart. If only all schools were teaching their students to be so kind and open-minded! Click here to watch the amazing video! The Bolivar High (Bolivar, TN) senior class rallied around this special needs student by voting her to the homecoming court. Kara told News Channel 3 she is happy and excited about the honor. Caleb McKinney, Kara’s escort for homecoming court, says “She makes everybody’s day better and this is just giving back to her I guess because she deserves it.” He says she brings the entire school together, and the fact that she’s on the homecoming court shows the school’s kindness and acceptance. “I feel really privileged and blessed to be a part of this because she’s just a great person, and I wouldn’t want to walk out anybody but her,” said McKinney. Kara’s teacher Angela Galloway says her sense of humor, charm and positive attitude got Kara the votes and made her a role model for other students. “She just brings everyone together and it’s great to see everyone embrace her no matter what’s going,” said Galloway.

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