In a moment of frustration, “the devil” prompted a Georgia high school principal to make racial remarks at a graduation ceremony on Friday.
TNT Academy principal Nancy Gordeuk stepped forward to apologize after she was captured on cellphone video condemning people for leaving the event early by saying: “Look who’s leaving … all the black people.”
Gordeuk’s comments sparked an uproar, with people in the crowd approaching the podium and exiting in protest. On social media, people from across the country called for her resignation.
After her comments, Gordeuk apologized to the parents via e-mail, according to WXIA-TV.
“A terrible mistake on my part of the graduation ceremony on Friday night,” Gordeuk wrote. “The devil was in the house and came out from my mouth. I deeply apologize for my racist comment and hope that forgiveness is in your hearts.”
In an interview with NBC News, Gordeuk referred to the crowd as “disruptive” when the school’s valedictorian was offered a chance to deliver his speech. She said she couldn’t bear to see the once-in-a-lifetime ceremony ruined.
