(Idaho Family Policy Center) One local high school student’s graduation ceremony stunt is going viral—and for all the wrong reasons.
Annabelle Jenkins – a graduating senior at Idaho Fine Arts Academy in Meridian – walked across the graduation stage like any other graduate, shaking hands with teachers and administrators.
But when she finally reached West Ada Superintendent Derek Bub, her demeanor changed quickly.
Instead of shaking his hand, Annabelle dropped at his feet a copy of the graphic novel adaptation of the Handmaid’s Tale, which had been voluntarily removed from the school library earlier this year after a faculty committee determined it was inappropriate for students.
A TikTok video of the incident has generated more than 25 million views over the last two weeks. In an interview with the Idaho Statesman, Annabelle characterized her protest as a “polite but impactful way to stand up against book removals.” (Read More)
