A 15-year-old Stewarts Creek High School freshman is recovering after his father said a horrific fight put him in a coma for two days.

“We will never forget what’s happened to our son,” said David Botrous, the father of Kevin Botrous.

The father said Kevin’s road to recovery will be a long one and he is getting better every day, but some things are hard for him to remember.

David said he asked his son about what happened that day on February 25.

“When I try to explain what’s happened, he [Kevin] say, ‘I remember’ okay, what you remember? He [Kevin] say nothing. [Kevin said] I was walking and then this kids fight with me. I don’t know why I don’t know nothing,” the father said.

“Who was there? [Kevin said] I don’t know. I’m not still not remember,” the father said.

“That’s not right.”

Stewarts Creek High School and a spokesperson gave us a joint statement with Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.

They said administrators and school resource officers arrived within seconds.

“I hate when I say this, but he is in his memory. Even when he goes to school he still remembers, if he goes to different schools he still remembers. This is something you cannot forget after years,” the father said.

The Botrous family said when they take their kids to school, they’re supposed to be protected and safe.

“What’s the future for my son? What’s your future for other kids? Would he get beat up? This is not right,” the father said.

Rutherford County Schools spokesperson said they are committed to the safety of the county’s school and students and are grateful for the quick actions of the personnel and resource officers.

Both the sheriff’s office and the school system said a 16-year-old student was charged with aggravated assault, and was booked into juvenile detention.

They also said a hearing is pending in Juvenile Court.

Full statement:

A 15-year-old student suffered injuries when allegedly assaulted by another student Friday at Stewarts Creek High School, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s supervisor said.

School Resource Officer Shane Vaughn said administrators and SROs were notified and rushed to the hallway, arriving within a few seconds.

“It happened outside the nurse’s office and the nurse was right there,” Vaughn said.

Vaughn and Clagg retrieved an automated external defibrillator and Emergency Medical Services paramedics arrived to treat the student. He was taken to StoneCrest Medical Center and later transferred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

SRO Lt. Brian Wright said SROs charged a 16-year-old student with aggravated assault. The student was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center for booking. A hearing is pending in Juvenile Court.

In addition to the criminal charges, the sophomore student has been expelled from the school under the district’s zero tolerance policy, said Patty Oeser, RCS Safe Schools Director.

“We are committed to the safety of our schools and students, and we are grateful for the quick actions our school personnel and the school resource officers,” Oeser said. “We have been in contact with the family of the victim throughout the weekend.”

The school district cannot release any additional information because both students involved are minors.