Allow them to walk at graduation!

Let them walk, why is Carnell even the principal still, she’s in the comments being a joke like she is

Let them walk! This is so sad. We all make mistakes.

You have already punished the girls, they have served their time! Why take away this moment although they have already suffered the consequence’s for their actions ? It makes no sense and goes against everything I “thought” PATEL stood for!

It’s honestly surprising how Patel Highschool has so much turnover and, yet there’s still time to stop a few remorseful kids—who’ve already faced consequences—from walking at graduation. I know Mrs. Cornell truly cares about the students, which makes it even harder to understand why the focus seems to be on punishment instead of growth and second chances.

Each of the girls have a bright future. #letthemwalk #kidswillbekids

Patel High School was a home to these girls for the last four years of their lives. They had been nothing but exemplary throughout those years—until that day. Yes, they made grave mistakes, but they took ownership, accepted harsh consequences, and expressed genuine remorse while demonstrating an understanding of the gravity of their actions. Patel’s message, as clearly conveyed through Ms. Carnell’s (The School Principal) contribution to this petition, is: “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” In other words: “You girls are, in our eyes, now criminals. Our school will remember you for the mistake you made and will NOT recognize who you are or all that you have accomplished here.” Way to go, for an educational institution. Wouldn’t want my children attending this one.

To deny these hard working girls the opportunity to walk across that stage and share in this moment with their peers, is just plain cruel. They have been punished enough! NO ONE is beyond redemption, this small infraction does not define who these girls are or the time they spent at your institution. Show them grace and let them walk, that is a more valuable lesson.

Let them walk!

Please allow my god daughter to participate in her commencement ceremony. She has worked extremely hard throughout her years leading up to this momentous occasion.

ENOUGH

Let them walk!!

One mistake should never lesson but not a burning scar

I’ve heard of similar scenarios happen at this school during their senior year and the students were allowed to walk, they should be allowed to be fair and keep punishment consistent.

We all have made some poor choices when we were kids… i know one of the kids personally and know she is a great good and made a poor choice.. plz allow them to walk..

Let them walk. Ppl make mistakes. They suffered enough consequences. No need for double jeopardy

We all have made mistakes as teenagers but to rip away every single celebratory achievement that they have worked so hard for is cruel and unusual punishment. This level of retaliation is overkill!

This is my niece, who I have witnessed work so hard throughout her academic years of high school. Being a licensed social worker, I understand her impulsive actions that has led to her consequences. But I know deep down and through many discussions and unpacking, she is truly remorseful..

Let the girls walk.

If the girl or girls, wrote letters of apology , did the other requirement of accepting the punishment. Plus, change their behavior. Everyone deserves a second chance.

I would be happy to see my grand daugther graduate. Please give her a second chance.