The sole student who refused to throw up a Nazi salute during a high school junior prom photo reveals he did so because it does not represent his morals.
A photo of more than 60 boys from Baraboo High School in Wisconsin caused outrage after all except one were pictured in tuxedos smiling and laughing, raising one arm or giving the white power hand signal while posing for their class of 2019 prom photo.
Jordan Blue stood rigid in the top right of the group photo and appeared notably uncomfortable. Speaking with CBS News, Blue said: 'As soon as I heard the photographer say, ''Raise your hand,'' I knew what was going to happen.'
'It did not represent my morals, and I could not do something that I didn't believe in,' said Blue who has admitted to being bullied by this same group of students.
Meanwhile, photographer Peter Gust is defending the students, saying the gesture is being taken out of context.
'I said, ''OK boys, you're going to say goodbye to your parents. So wave''' Gust said. 'For society to now turn it around and now blame these kids is absolutely wrong.'
When asked if the photographer specifically asked for the students to make the Nazi symbol, Blue said: 'He did not say ''raise your hand in a Nazi symbol way''. And I'm pretty sure my classmates just interpreted as ''raise your hand, let's do this as a joke.'''
More than 60 boys from Baraboo High School in Wisconsin gave Nazi salute and the white power hand signal while posing for their junior prom photo - but Jordan Blue (circled) refused
Blue appeared uncomfortable in the photo and stood rigid without doing the offensive motion and told CBS This Morning that the symbol does not reflect his morals
At least one student in the front row was also pictured making the white power hand signal. The majority of those pictured laughed as they gave the salute
The photo emerged on Twitter on Sunday night after being shared by an account called 'Welcome to Baraboo'.
'We even got the black kid to throw it up #barabooproud,' the caption on the photo read.
At least one student in the front row was also pictured making the white power hand signal.
The majority of the teenagers, who are believed to be the school's Class of 2019, can be seen laughing in the photo.
Photographer Peter Gust said he told the group to wave goodbye to their parents when they made the salute
The hashtag #barabooproud is often used by the school district to celebrate achievements and student athletes.
The Twitter account that shared the image has since been made private.
Blue earlier identified himself to Young Turks reporter Jules Suzdaltsev as the outcast in the photo.
'I am the boy captured in the photo to the far right. I am clearly uncomfortable with what was happening,' Blue said in a statement.
'I couldn't leave the photo as it was taken within five seconds.
The photographer took the photos telling us to make the sign. I knew what my morals were and it was not to salute something I firmly didn't believe in.'
The student also indicated a culture of bulling at the school, saying those in the photo had bullied him since middle school.
The photo was posted online with a collection of other prom photos on the website of local motorcycle photographer Peter Gust.
He has since removed the photos and posted a bizarre message in its place, saying: 'Due (to) malevolent behavior on the part of some in society; this page has been modified.
The photo emerged on Twitter on Sunday night after being shared by an account called 'Welcome to Baraboo'. The account was later made private
'It is too bad that there are those in society who can and do take the time to be jerks; knowingly and willingly to be jerks! The internet can be a wonderful tool but for some there is an overwhelming urge to destroy.
'The destruction may not be physical but instead it can be bullying that is intellectual or emotional. To anyone that was hurt I sincerely apologize.'
A Twitter account for the Auschwitz Memorial in Poland tweeted their horror on Monday after seeing the photo
A Twitter account for the Auschwitz Memorial in Poland tweeted their horror after seeing the photo.
'It is so hard to find words... This is why every single day we work hard to educate. We need to explain what is the danger of hateful ideology rising,' the tweet read.
'Auschwitz with its gas chambers was at the very end of the long process of normalizing and accommodating hatred.'
Baraboo School District Administrator Lori M. Mueller condemned the photo on Monday and said officials were investigating.
'Early this morning, a photo that was taken last spring of some Baraboo School District students who appear to be making extremely inappropriate gestures began circulating on social media,' she said in a statement.
'The District has confirmed at this time that the photo was not taken on school property or at a school-sponsored event.
'The school district is investigating this situation and is working with parents, staff and local authorities. If the gesture if what it appears to be, the district will pursue any and all available and appropriate actions, including legal, to address the issue.
'The Baraboo School District is a hate-free environment where all people, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, are respected and celebrated.
The photo was posted online with a collection of other prom photos on the website of local motorcycle photographer Peter Gust. He has since removed the photos and posted a bizarre message in its place
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