Skimpy prom dress lands Houston teen in cuffs

[kaorder1999]

Skimpy prom dress lands Houston teen in cuffs

10:44 AM CT

11:08 AM CDT on Monday, May 12, 2008
By WENDELL EDWARDS / KHOU-TV

HOUSTON - Marche Taylor’s prom night experience wasn’t quite the norm. That’s because a night of dancing and hanging out with friends ended in a confrontation with school officials over her choice of apparel.

The Madison High School senior was escorted out in handcuffs because school officials said her gold, midriff-baring dress was inappropriate for the school prom.

"I actually like the dress. Everybody else likes my dress,” Ms. Taylor said as she showed it off to a KHOU-TV reporter on Friday afternoon.

Madison High's prom took place at the Sugar Land Marriott, but Ms. Taylor got only as far as the lobby. When she tried to enter the ballroom, she was told her outfit violated a school dress code.

"She shook her head, she was like, 'You are not getting into this prom,'” Ms. Taylor said. “We were arguing back and forth because I wanted to know why I can't get into my prom.”

Even after offering to provide more cover, Ms. Taylor was denied access. So she demanded her money back.

Eventually, Ms. Taylor said, someone called police. Officers showed up, handcuffed her and escorted her out. A photographer snapped a photo of Ms. Taylor, in handcuffs, being led out of the hotel.

Madison High School Principal Aubrey Todd said said the dress was inappropriate and violated the rules.

“It was revealing in such a way that it would not be appropriate for a prom," said Mr. Todd, who stood by the school official who denied Ms. Taylor access to the event.

Ms. Taylor said she regrets how things turned out. "They didn't give me any options but to go to jail or go home,” she said.

[Trashman]

Stupid is as stupid does.

[g$$]

She knew the drill & just wanted to push the limits. Glad the school stood by its guns. Obey or go home (or jail).

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by g$$
She knew the drill & just wanted to push the limits. Glad the school stood by its guns. Obey or go home (or jail).


it sounds like they were not giving her the option to obey after they turned her away

[JasperDog94]

The dress was totally inappropriate. Kudos to the school.

video (http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou080509_tj_promdress.e4ef3d2b.html)

[NastySlot]

how did heck did she get out of her house with that dress....and with that dress she knew she was pushing it.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by NastySlot
how did hell did she get out of her house with that dress....and with that dress she knew was pushing it.

I was wondewring same thing

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
it sounds like they were not giving her the option to obey after they turned her away

According to her own statement she had the option to "go to jail or go home". She must have chosen the "go to jail" option if she was led out in handcuffs. This will probably end up in court, but sad that some people always feel the need to push the limit.

Even if she felt she was in the right, when denied by the authorities she decided she knew better than they did what could be worn. Her first question should have been where is the written code that defines appropriate. If they could not provide one, she was correct. If not, go home or go to jail.

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
The dress was totally inappropriate. Kudos to the school.

video (http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou080509_tj_promdress.e4ef3d2b.html)

holy cow...that's totally see-through on top!

:dispntd: :doh:

[garciap77]

Originally posted by NastySlot
how did heck did she get out of her house with that dress....and with that dress she knew she was pushing it.

Parents!:thinking: :thinking: :thinking:

[NastySlot]

hey does that chick have a mustache?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by ronwx5x
According to her own statement she had the option to "go to jail or go home". She must have chosen the "go to jail" option if she was led out in handcuffs. This will probably end up in court, but sad that some people always feel the need to push the limit.

Even if she felt she was in the right, when denied by the authorities she decided she knew better than they did what could be worn. Her first question should have been where is the written code that defines appropriate. If they could not provide one, she was correct. If not, go home or go to jail.

She did offer to cover up..not sure how legit she was in that offer

[Ranger Mom]

She wasn't taken to jail, she was just handcuffed and hauled out.

She wasn't charged with anything and was released.

All she wants is the price of the ticket.

In Greenwood, all dresses have to be approved BEFOREHAND....a picture is taken and if you try to get in with a different dress that doesn't pass dress code, you might as well turn and leave right then.

[pirate4state]

I wonder if they would have let her in if she wore a bikini? :thinking:

[CenTexSports]

Proms should be banned. They are nothing but trouble and the start of the next generation. I wonder if anybody has ever kept track of how many babies are born nine months after a school's prom.

[kaorder1999]

i love how some of the media words what they say...

HEADLINE: "Skimpy prom dress lands Houston teen in Cuffs"

Was it the dress that landed her in cuffs or he fact that she wasn't doing what was asked of her and that was to leave??

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
Proms should be banned. They are nothing but trouble and the start of the next generation. I wonder if anybody has ever kept track of how many babies are born nine months after a school's prom.

Speaking from experience?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
Proms should be banned. They are nothing but trouble and the start of the next generation. I wonder if anybody has ever kept track of how many babies are born nine months after a school's prom.

and it has probably been that way since Prom's began

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
i love how some of the media words what they say...

HEADLINE: "Skimpy prom dress lands Houston teen in Cuffs"

Was it the dress that landed her in cuffs or he fact that she wasn't doing what was asked of her and that was to leave??

"I don't know..I guess I'd better read the article."

That's exactly what they want!

[Silverback 04]

Funniest thing is that I expect her parents to be on TV with a lawyer expressing how amazed they are that it turned into this, how the poor girl is the picture of prim and proper, and then within 2 weeks we can expect a $20M lawsuit for a violation of civil rights.

I'd like to shake the ladies hand that turned her away. Besides, don't we read about this happening every year, you would think the kids would know better.

[nobogey72]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
Proms should be banned. They are nothing but trouble and the start of the next generation. I wonder if anybody has ever kept track of how many babies are born nine months after a school's prom.

Probably not. But, I get your point.:thinking:

[g$$]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
it sounds like they were not giving her the option to obey after they turned her away

The option to obey was to wear approved attire, which I'm quite sure had been made clear ahead of time. Once she showed up & raised heck anyway, see ya.

[BuffyMars]

HOLY CRAP! i have seen strippers in more clothing than that! have some class young lady! period!

if i was her mother i would have ripped her a new one. no way should a girl that young be wearing that dress.

or why anyone would ever wear it is beyond me....but hey, to each their own. WHEN THEY ARE OF LEGAL AGE! :mad:

you are allowed to make bad choices, when you are of legal age and there are no excuses left for you.

[Bearkat]

How dumb are today's youth? Why would anyone think this dress would be allowed at a school function? I'm glad they turned her away. I would hate to know that this kind of dress would be allowed at any school function.

[kaorder1999]

she's getting exactly what she set out to do...get attention!!!

[AP Panther Fan]

trashy...

I'll refrain from saying more. She got what she deserved.

[sahen]

so...as for the mom thing....this morning when i was driving to work her mother called the radio station i listen to (94.5 fm the buzz) cause the announcers were appaled she could get out of the house w/ that outfit....apparantly, the girl did the old switcheroo when she left the house and changed dresses, left from her grandma's house too not her moms....her mom had no idea what had happened cause she was supposed to stay at her grandma's house til the news showed up and trust me the girl is gonan really pay for doing this...her mom was really embarassed...

[Silverback 04]

All I can say about that is that high school kids are crafty! Makes being a parent challenging to say the least. Hopefully, she gets the switch, even though she's a high schooler.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by CenTexSports
Proms should be banned. They are nothing but trouble and the start of the next generation. I wonder if anybody has ever kept track of how many babies are born nine months after a school's prom.


:eek:

HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN?!

:eek:

[kaorder1999]

i dont think they are getting pregnant AT the prom...its what happens after the prom that gets them in trouble.

[Phil C]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
i dont think they are getting pregnant AT the prom...its what happens after the prom that gets them in trouble.

The prom and the party are supervised by adults who are very watchful indeed.

[Emerson1]

I wouldn't care if she was hot, but BLAH

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by Emerson1
I wouldn't care if she was hot, but BLAH
haha....:clap:

[jason]

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8011/picture1bj4.jpg

the girl on the right looks drunk...
i think i threw up a little when i clicked on the link....


i wonder how long it will be before al sharpton is down in houston....

[kaorder1999]

Originally posted by jason
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8011/picture1bj4.jpg

the girl on the right looks drunk...
i think i threw up a little when i clicked on the link....


i wonder how long it will be before al sharpton is down in houston....
isn't that sad...that was the first thing I thought when I saw the story!

[STANG RED]

Not that its important to the story, but that principle Aubrey Todd is an old friend of mine I havent seen in at least 25 years or more. He is a 77 graduate of Sweetwater High School, and he is as good as they come. His Dad was a long time coach and math teacher at Sweetwater, before finally moving to San Angelo to be the principle at Central High.

[Matthew328]

The whole point of even attending prom was.....ummmm....you get the idea...

It's probably been like that since the inception of prom and will continue to be like that...

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
trashy...

I'll refrain from saying more. She got what she deserved.

I agree - and she looked trashy in my opinion.. I feel sure she was completely aware of the rules - and changing at grandma's house pretty much confirms that. Kuos to those in charge that stood their ground and enforced the rules....:clap:

[Emerson1]

She will be on Maury in 6 months trying to figure who the father is.

[slpybear the bullfan]

What was funney is in the posed picture before the cuffs, she has the top straps scrunched together so they are much narrower and exposing more skin.

When she went on TV for the interview, she has those same straps streched out much, much more.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:


Hot Sick.

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by jason
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8011/picture1bj4.jpg


I wonder why this girl is even in high school? Since when does hooking require a hs deploma anyway?:confused:
That's obviously where she is headed, and apparently she already has the wardrobe for it.

Prob ought to shave the stash though.:D

[piratebg]

Good call by the school. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Aesculus gilmus]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
if i was her mother i would have ripped her a new one.

Good idea. This would allow her another orifice to use for sex without getting pregnant.

The "True Love Waits" campaign has already inadvertently popularized anal and oral sex as ways of "remaining chaste" and "saving oneself for marriage," I've read.

[waterboy]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I wonder why this girl is even in high school? Since when does hooking require a hs deploma anyway?:confused:
That's obviously where she is headed, and apparently she already has the wardrobe for it.

Prob ought to shave the stash though.:D
:iagree: That's exactly what I was thinking, and that mustache makes her look like a transvestite.:ack!: