WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a student who complained that high school officials violated her constitutional rights when they turned off her microphone during her religion-tinged graduation speech.

The justices said today they would not revive a lawsuit filed by Brittany McComb of Henderson, Nev., challenging the actions of Clark County school officials. A federal appeals court previously ruled against her.

During McComb's speech at the Foothill High School graduation in 2006, officials turned off her microphone when the school valedictorian strayed from an approved text to provide a graphic account of Jesus' crucifixion and credit God for her success in school.

By The Associated Press