In re Thomas Edward D.

GOOLSBY, Judge:

Thomas Edward D. appeals the family court’s adjudication of delinquency based upon its finding that Thomas brought a firearm to school. Thomas appeals. We affirm.1

On November 6,1999, the assistant principal at Wilson High School received word that Thomas had a gun in his possession. In an effort to discover whether Thomas did have a gun, the assistant principal called Thomas to her office. Also present in the office was Deputy Graham. Graham testified that as he patted Thomas down, he felt a large bulge in Thomas’ pocket consistent with a pistol. Graham then retrieved the gun…