principal kerry ketchum was in charge of counting the money. they even sent an e-mail to ketchum asking about a discrepancy in a deposit of $450 in cash raised for students. >> we double counted the cash ourselves. we never made a mistake like that ourselves. >> and ketchum opened an account, a clear violation of district rules. ketchum bought lottery tickets, clothing, gifts for staff and pricey meals. ketchum got $600 in expenses without any money or explanation, despite this cash for $1700 and hundreds of dollars in checks she wrote for herself. >> somebody has to speak up for those parents and somebody has to speak up for the students. >> she is a 1976 graduate. >> this is me at 17 years of age, my high school graduation picture. i was very involved. >> to this day. >> to this day. >> reporter: the proud alum of the school is frustrated by what's happened at her alma mat mater. she said after the report, she requested records from the district about the missing money, but never got answers. >> someone is falling down on the job. i think at