What was supposed to be a special night turned tragic after a high school senior on the homecoming court collapsed on the field mere moments after her name was announced in front of the crowd at Mapleton High School last Friday. Now, the community is coming together to support the family of 17-year-old Bre McKean and each other.
On Friday, that bright smile lit up the night as her name was announced as part of the homecoming court. But that joyful moment turned to shock in front of the home crowd. Bre suddenly collapsed while walking across the football field. Rescue crews tried to save her but couldn't. Trying to explain the unexplainable, the sudden loss of a young life, is very difficult for the Mapleton High School community.Pastor John Bouquet, among several clergy who went to the stadium to support family, friends and faculty. He believes Bre was comforted by the community.
Bouguet joined several other ministers and counselors back at the high school today, mainly to listen to students and teachers affected by the loss of Bre.