Why is Kaylee Timonet dancing video trending? HOLR breaks down the controversial video.
Kaylee Timonet Walker High School
According to this article, Kaylee Timonet was kicked off the student government association in which her principal also rescinded an honor student’s scholarship recommendation after a video went viral. The video reportedly featured the girl allegedly dancing behind a friend who was reportedly “twerking” at a homecoming after-party- which was a private event.
Kaylee Timonet Dance Video
As noted in the below TikTok video posted by user @girlypopswamp a news outlet recently detailed the incident, in which the mother of Timonet claims that Kaylee was treated unfairly for dancing.
@girlypopswamp At Walker High school in Livingston Parish Senior Kaylee Timonet was stripped of a scholarship and more because video of private homecoming dance party surfaced online. Justice for Kaylee! #letthegirldance #kayleetimonet #letkayleedance #dancevideo #homecoming #dance
As mentioned in the video, her mother claims she was “punished” for dancing. The video was reportedly sent to school administrators which may have cost her a scholarship. The video of Kaylee dancing with her friends was posted online. Her mother was there watching and did not see an issue with Kaylee dancing.
Allegedly once the video was shown to the principal, she was called in and interrogated about her dancing. Reportedly, her faith was also questioned during this sit-down conversation with her principal. As well, her mother claimed Kaylee was part of student government and was considered for a high-achieving scholarship. However, this was all seemingly taken away with one conversation. Accoridng to her mother, Kaylee was signaled out so she believes someone should be held accountable.
People have come out to support Kaylee during this time, wearing shirts and pins that read “Let the Girl Dance.”
Kaylee Timonet Walker High School Principal
Accoridng to this article, the principal, Jason St. Pierre, requested a leave of absence for the rest of the year following the incident. After receiving backlash for his actions involving Timonet, St. Pierre claimed that he would “reinstate Timonet to her position in the student government association as well as reinstate his endorsements of her for the scholarship programs.”
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Published by HOLR Magazine.