WASHINGTON (November 17, 2009)—The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a high school valedictorian who complained that school officials violated her constitutional rights when they turned off her microphone when she started sharing her faith during her graduation speech.

The justices refused to revive a lawsuit filed by Brittany McComb of Henderson, Nev. challenging the actions of Clark County school officials after a federal appeals court ruled against her.

During McComb's speech at the Foothill High School graduation in 2006, officials turned off McComb's microphone when she strayed from a pre-approved text to describe Jesus' crucifixion and credit God for her success in school.