OWASSO — The Owasso Public Schools Board of Education on Monday heard from several attendees who voiced their concerns about the district’s handling of and response to student Nex Benedict’s death.
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Around 70 people showed up at Monday’s Owasso school board meeting at the Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center.
An unnamed individual is escorted out for an outburst at the Owasso Public Schools board meeting Monday evening.
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Photos: See images of Owasso protesters rallying against Westboro Baptist Church
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Dozens of activists confronted seven members of Westboro, first outside Owasso Public Schools’ Dale C. Johnson Education Service Center, then outside Owasso High School, where hundreds more assembled to demonstrate against the radical group.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Ian Harris at counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
A passing driver holds his fist up in solidarity with counter protesters against the Westboro Baptist Church picketers at Owasso High School on Wednesday.
Owasso Protest
Members of the Parasol Patrol hold rainbow-colored umbrellas to shield students from the picket signs of the Westboro Baptist Church group across the street from Owasso High School.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol suround the van carring the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case as they leave in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Annie Frost (left) and Greg Lowry participate in the counter protest at Owasso High School on Wednesday.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
Owasso Protest
Counter protest by Rainbow Youth Project and Parasol Patrol of the Westboro Baptist Church protesters related to Nex Benedict case in front of the Owasso High School in Owasso, OK, Mar. 6, 2024.
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