A Christian high school student from Colorado is taking a stand for religious freedom, saying her school district blocked her from expressing her beliefs. The conflict centers around the school's tradition of allowing seniors to "show their school spirit by painting their parking space."

First Liberty Institute, a non-profit faith-based legal group, sent a letter on behalf of Sophia Shumaker to her school and the school district, Academy School District 20. The Rampart High School senior is a believer in Christ who enjoys showing her faith through her artwork.

Her school, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, allows seniors, for a small fee, to reserve and decorate their school parking space as it "builds school spirit, beautifies [the] campus, and creates lasting memories," First Lib

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