WISD under scrutiny for opposing use of pride colors with school logo

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Camelia on October 2, 2019

In the afterglow of the Wimberley Pride parade, Wimberley ISD is under scrutiny for releasing a statement against a WISD School Board member wearing a shirt with the Wimberley High School logo against the backdrop of a pride flag.

During the Wimberley pride parade, WISD School Board member Lori Olson, who was out of town, posted a picture on Facebook of her wearing a shirt with the Wimberley High School logo against the backdrop of a pride flag.

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