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‘No place for a celebration:’ Lamar Consolidated ISD students demand district to change prom from former plantation
Read full article: ‘No place for a celebration:’ Lamar Consolidated ISD students demand district to change prom from former plantationHOUSTON – Students enrolled in Lamar Consolidated ISD expressed disappointment Wednesday over plans to host senior prom at a well-known former plantation. AdThe George Ranch Historical Park’s website doesn’t shy away from the site’s past as a former plantation. “George Ranch Historical Park is an educational place and there’s no denying that and it’s learning about the history there. Here is the full statement released by Lama Consolidated ISD:Due to COVID-19 considerations, the District is holding all 2021 proms at the George Ranch Historical Park’s outdoor covered arena. We are looking forward to providing all of our seniors with an official school prom after COVID-19 prevented this event last spring.