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Girl, 14, Beaten Unconscious By Other Girls At School Dance

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- A 14-year-old girl was beaten unconscious by several other girls at a chaperoned dance for middle school honors students, police said.

Two girls, ages 12 and 14, were in custody for investigation of felony assault, Lt. Ken Bergsma said Tuesday.

The victim, who attended Mount Baker Middle School, suffered cuts and bruises, and was treated at a hospital.

Witnesses said the victim and the attackers had been arguing at the dance Friday night for Mount Baker and LaVenture Middle School students, at the LaVenture campus.

"When the victim turned to walk away, she was assaulted," Bergsma said. "She fell to the ground where she was kicked numerous times."

LaVenture Principal Tara Dowd saw students circling on the dance floor and moved in to investigate, said Kevin Tate, a Mount Vernon School District spokesman.

When she saw that the victim was down and being attacked, Dowd broke up the fight, Tate said.

About 150 students attended the dance, Tate said. All had to meet academic and behavioral standards to be invited.

Three Mount Baker students were expelled, including the girls who were arrested, Tate said.

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