A father of an Oklahoma high schooler who posted photos with friends dressed up as KKK members for Halloween has apologized for his daughter’s actions, saying “she has learned from this.”
“She now clearly understands her error and is remorseful for this,” Chuck Brewer, the girl’s father, wrote in a Facebook post. “And at my direction, educated herself about the hate, violence, and racism associated with the KKK.”
He added that she was previously “completely unaware” of the KKK’s brutal past.
His daughter did not wear a KKK costume in the photos that went viral.
One showed her with three teenagers in white hoods and robes, standing under a festive balloon arch. Another photo showed a group posing together at a party.
Her TikTok caption read, “Didn’t know the KKK would be at this func?”
The incident occurred in Wellston, about 40 miles from downtown Oklahoma City.
On November 10, the Wellston School District issued a public statement saying the party took place outside school hours and had no affiliation with the district.
Superintendent Dr. Susan Wray condemned the incident, expressing disappointment and heartbreak over the incident.
Brewer’s daughter also posted an apology on Facebook, acknowledging the pain the photos caused.
She said her dad made her delete her post as soon as he saw it circulating on social media.
“I was not raised to be racist, and I am not. I’ve since educated myself about the background and hate what the KKK is made up of,” she wrote. “I offer my genuine apologies for my actions and to those I’ve offended by not thinking.”
According to local TV station News 9, Brewer expressed concern about the public’s reaction to his daughter, saying people have been criticizing her online. He says people have also been threatening her.
One of the students who wore a KKK costume came forward to apologize. “I take full responsibility for my poor judgment,” he said. “I cannot take back what happened, but I can take accountability, learn from it, and do better moving forward.”
Superintendent Wray cited the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act to explain why the district could not disclose whether it disciplined the students. However, she noted that their actions reflect on the broader Wellston community.
Wellston Public Schools said it has consulted legal counsel regarding the incident.
