A recent graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan High School has sued the district, alleging her former gym teacher bullied her because of her Muslim faith, dark skin and Egyptian background.

A suit filed in Somerset County by Jana Gadalla, 19, names since-retired physical education teacher Kathie DeBonis, former principal Vincent DelPriore, and the district’s board of education as defendants.

Gadalla alleged DeBonis repeatedly made disparaging comments about her religion and ethnic background during the 2022-23 school year. A phone number for DeBonis was not answered.

District officials and attorneys for the school district didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.

The lawsuit outlines numerous example of alleged harassment and bullying by DeBonis, who was also a longtime

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