Miss America is asking a Pennsylvania school district to reconsider the punishment of a high school student who asked her to a prom during the question-and-answer session during assembly.

Nina Davuluri posted a statement on the Miss America Facebook page saying she contacted Central York High School to ask officials to rethink the three-day suspension issued to 18-year-old Patrick Farves.

But Miss Davuluri said her travel schedule will prevent her from attending the dance with Farves.

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