A celebratory high school milestone in Texas quickly turned into a focal point of controversy after an attendee was caught sending xenophobic text messages. The incident has now cost a longtime education professional his newly acquired leadership position, prompting calls from community members for school boards to review staff conduct policies.
The controversy erupted after a viral video, embedded below, showed a man identified as Day texting complaints about the number of Hispanic students graduating. The backlash intensified after internet users identified Day as a longtime school administrator who had worked across multiple Texas school districts for more than 15 years.
