The superintendent, Ralph Shell, says the word "feminist" wasn't the only thing removed from the picture.



"This particular photograph not only had the word feminism in the front row very plainly could be seen, but there was also some young men in the background that were doing not appropriate things with their hands. So the principal made the decision to airbrush the word feminism and the hands out," Shell said.



Shell insists the district is not anti-feminist as it's being portrayed on social media.



Thomas says the school will work to educate students on the issue through events like group discussions and guest speakers.



As it stands, Thomas says she has no plans to buy the photo.



To show support for her cause, she and a friend worked to make shirts bringing light and awareness to a conversation about feminism.

Students wore them to school on Friday. Thomas says any money she raised from selling shirts will go to feminism awareness.