link Superintendent John Newby would not confirm students' claims that a student had threatened to take a gun to school Wednesday. He said there was no specific threat and no weapons were found.
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The Day of Silence at New Castle Chrysler High School was part of a national observance to support gay, bisexual and transgender students. Some evangelical groups also used the day to protest what they call the "homosexual agenda."
Tension Over Gay Rights Rally Leads To School Lockdown"People were in their shirts for it, people were in their shirts against it, and it just caused a lot of drama that I didn't think was needed," said student Kayla Boyles.
