Bullied Michigan teen shines as homecoming princess
updated 10:47 AM EDT, Sat September 29, 2012
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- The teen was thrust into the spotlight after her peers nominated her for homecoming court as a prank
- She attended coronation Friday night surrounded by cheering fans
- "I'm so happy -- this is so much right now for me," she says
West Branch, Michigan (CNN) -- Whitney Kropp, the teen thrust into the spotlight after her peers nominated her for the school homecoming court as a prank, attended coronation Friday night surrounded by cheering fans.
Donning a red dress, she beamed as she clutched a bouquet of flowers.
"I had thoughts about not coming [still tonight]," the 16-year-old told reporters after halftime of the homecoming game.