Teen's clever yearbook quote could get her banned from graduation

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WITI) -- A Georgia high school senior could be banned from her graduation because of her yearbook quote, according to WSB-TV.

Paris Gray is the senior class vice president, a member of SADD and Beta Club, and a leader on campus. However, she may be banned from walking during her graduation ceremony.

Inside the yearbook, the message read:

“When the going gets tough, just remember to Barium Carbon Potassium Thorium Astatine Arsenic Sulfer(sic) Utranium(sic) Phospheros(sic).”

Gray received an in-school suspension, was kept from participating in a senior walk event, and may be banned from graduation after administrators spelled out the periodic elements from her quote.

Gray was also slated to give a graduation ceremony speech, but that has been cancelled.

"It just completely destroyed me, and my mom's been telling me don't let it ruin my happiness but it's like really taking a big toll," said Gray

A spokesperson for the school district says no final decision has been made.