The recent graduation ceremony at Baraboo High School in Wisconsin took a startling turn when a father intervened in a way that has sparked outrage across social media. The father of a graduating student rushed the stage to prevent his daughter from shaking hands with the Black superintendent, Rainey Briggs. This incident not only highlights issues of race but also raises questions about parental behavior and community responses to such situations.
During the graduation, as students were shaking hands with school officials, the father confronted Superintendent Briggs, forcefully pushing him aside while exclaiming, “I don’t want her touching him.” This shocking display of aggression has drawn comparisons to a 2018 incident involving Baraboo High School, which gained national attention when students were photographed performing a Nazi salute.
The footage from the graduation shows the father dragging Superintendent Briggs away from his daughter, with other school officials and police officers quickly stepping in to diffuse the situation. This incident has prompted discussions about racial tensions and the responsibilities of parents in setting examples for their children.
