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What's The 'Oak Grove Pep Rally' Video And Controversy? The North Carolina High School That Had A Drag Performer Explained
Oak Grove High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is under scrutiny after a viral video of a 2023 pep rally leaked on social media, showing suggestive performers in a gymnasium that was packed with students.
The video has spread across Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, not only enraging the parents of the children but also random people online. Lots of the discourse is stemming from Libs of TikTok's viral repost.
In turn, many are wondering if the video is real. So, is it? Did an Oak Grove pep rally have suggestive performers that, in most cases, would violate school conduct? Let's explain.
What's The Original 'Oak Grove Pep Rally' Video?
The video in question was posted by a currently unknown student on their Snapchat story last week. It showed two performers wearing all-black outfits that alluded to inappropriate, extracurricular activities. Also, a man in drag was shown too, wearing a blonde wig and a pink outfit.
After the video was posted to Snapchat, a parent saw the footage and leaked the recording to Facebook. In the small circle of Winston-Salem parents, the video went viral, eventually spreading to the greater, world wide web.
What Are People Saying About The 'Oak Grove Pep Rally' Video?
Viral discourse regarding the video has mostly taken off on Twitter / X, directly following a repost uploaded by the account Libs of TikTok.
In the replies and quote retweets of the aforementioned post, many people have condemned the actions in the school, deeming the inclusion of suggestive LGBTQ+ imagery as harmful to the student body. So far, not much opposition to the outrage has surfaced.
Two individuals perform a themed show in gear in front of students at @OakGroveHS. The event also included a drag queen twerking for students. pic.twitter.com/CV2dzgpz8y
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) October 9, 2023
Did The Oak Grove High School Principal Address The Video?
Since the story has broken out of its local outrage, the principal of Oak Grove High School, Stefanie Stroud, sent out a voicemail to all of the parents in the district, formerly apologizing for the event. Among many statements, Stroud stated that she was "Disgusted, appalled, upset, embarrassed, and disappointed" by the video.
For the full history of Oak Grove Pep Rally video controversy, be sure to check out our entry on the meme for even more information.
