New Iberia LA, Highland Baptist Basketball Coach Says My Granddaughter Should Be Punished After Being Spit on by a White Male Student
Watts recounts that earlier in the academic year, a white male student instructed her granddaughter to "go to the kitchen and make him a sandwich," a remark Watts deems racially derogatory.
October 17, 2026
On a recent Facebook update, Michelle Watts accused Highland Baptist Christian School in New Iberia, Louisiana, of perpetuating racial discrimination and inequitable consequences for her senior student granddaughter.
Watts asserts her granddaughter has endured repeated racial slurs and physical mistreatment from peers, while school officials have neglected appropriate intervention.
Incidents spanning the school term and Homecoming festivities have ignited community uproar, questioning institutional safety protocols and overall environment at the private academy.
Watts shares that a white male student once directed her granddaughter to "go to the kitchen and make him a sandwich," a statement Watts views as racially demeaning.
She notes the student's parents hold teaching positions there.
Watts contends this exemplifies institutional prejudice at Highland Baptist, where her granddaughter receives superficial acknowledgment yet faces systemic marginalization.
A subsequent, graver event involved another white male student spitting on her granddaughter after a disagreement.
When reported to the basketball coach, Watts alleges the coach retorted that in public schools, such actions typically result in physical harm.
Watts deems this response unprofessional and dismissive, implying victims' concerns warrant minimal attention.
According to her narrative, the offending student avoided disciplinary measures.
Conversely, her granddaughter received reprimands, underscoring inconsistent rule enforcement and preferential treatment for students linked to faculty or affluent backgrounds.
Tensions escalated during Homecoming week on October 15, 2026, when three freshmen sprayed water on her granddaughter and herself during a parade.
Students confessed their belief that such conduct was justified.
Later, at a school preparation event featuring a parent-student dance, her granddaughter endured public humiliation while peers participated in coordinated displays.
While other seniors showcased unity through apparel and decorations, she sat isolated, unaware of the tribute intended.
Watts reports persistent discussions with administrators yielded no meaningful outcomes.
She characterizes the educational atmosphere as indifferent to Black students, favoring privileged families and tolerating misconduct.
These occurrences reflect deeper organizational flaws at Highland Baptist, including entrenched racial inequities, lax accountability, and inadequate oversight.
Her social media post generated intense community responses, with supporters voicing solidarity and criticism.
Niece Jae, a New Iberia Senior High School alumnus, advocates for her family's cause.The police would have intervened regarding the spit incident. Remove her from that institution.
Another supporter urges, "Take action," while detractors condemn perceived institutional favoritism.
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