Darryl George, center left, a 17-year-old junior, and his mother Darresha George, center right, share words of encouragement before walking across the street to go into Barbers Hill High School after Darryl served a 5-day in-school suspension for not cutting his hair Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Mont Belvieu. George began attending a disciplinary program this week away from his classmates and regular teachers. He said in an interview with The Associated Press that he has felt isolated from and discouraged about not being able to play football or be more involved in campus events.(AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
