The school board has officially reversed their decision and our graduation will return to the stadium. It is a relief to know that every graduate will have the space to honor their family members properly on that day. I am grateful for the persistence that turned this outcome into a …
January 10, 2015
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Those who have opposed this have probably graduated in the proper manner as times past. So, why would you deny them and their families the same privilege you were bestowed. Don't take this away from those family members and educators who helped get them this far
While graduation in the gym may be easier to set up, I absolutely can't imagine my children having to choose between their siblings or their grandparents for such a major event. I most certainly, along with many others I'm sure, would volunteer ahead of time to help in ANY way needed! At least make it an option!!
I graduated in the new high school gym in 2011. The gym is a nice alternative to walking across the ever legendary Rebels football field, but there is no feeling worse than that of having to tell your family that they cannot come to watch you receive a diploma that you've worked 12 long years to achieve.
I will never forget the joy of walking that field and every graduate deserves to k ow that feeling as long as weather permits....I completely understand moving it inside due to rain....but to just say it always gonna be inside regardless is just wrong....
I, like so many others, will have to choose between my mom or dad going to see my oldest graduate in 2017. This issue needs to be resolved for the class of 2015! They need their loved ones beside them at such an important milestone!
My daughter wrote an essay regarding this very subject, a group of her fellow students joined her along with their petition that had 1000 signatures. They all went to a school board meeting to share their thoughts and petition. The board wouldn’t allow them to speak after hearing their first sentence and ushered them outside to the curb. Good luck trying again!
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The school board has officially reversed their decision and our graduation will return to the stadium. It is a relief to know that every graduate will have the space to honor their family members properly on that day. I am grateful for the persistence that turned this outcome into a …
January 10, 2015
Final supporters
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
November 8, 2014
57 Comments
It was very hard to pick and choose who was allowed at our sons graduation. Why bother sending out invites if you have to say,"sorry you are welcome to buy a gift but you can't come". Walking the field was one of the most remarkable experiences knowing all my loved ones were there.
Those who have opposed this have probably graduated in the proper manner as times past. So, why would you deny them and their families the same privilege you were bestowed. Don't take this away from those family members and educators who helped get them this far
While graduation in the gym may be easier to set up, I absolutely can't imagine my children having to choose between their siblings or their grandparents for such a major event. I most certainly, along with many others I'm sure, would volunteer ahead of time to help in ANY way needed! At least make it an option!!
I graduated in the new high school gym in 2011. The gym is a nice alternative to walking across the ever legendary Rebels football field, but there is no feeling worse than that of having to tell your family that they cannot come to watch you receive a diploma that you've worked 12 long years to achieve.
I will never forget the joy of walking that field and every graduate deserves to k ow that feeling as long as weather permits....I completely understand moving it inside due to rain....but to just say it always gonna be inside regardless is just wrong....
I, like so many others, will have to choose between my mom or dad going to see my oldest graduate in 2017. This issue needs to be resolved for the class of 2015! They need their loved ones beside them at such an important milestone!
My daughter wrote an essay regarding this very subject, a group of her fellow students joined her along with their petition that had 1000 signatures. They all went to a school board meeting to share their thoughts and petition. The board wouldn’t allow them to speak after hearing their first sentence and ushered them outside to the curb. Good luck trying again!
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It was very hard to pick and choose who was allowed at our sons graduation. Why bother sending out invites if you have to say,"sorry you are welcome to buy a gift but you can't come". Walking the field was one of the most remarkable experiences knowing all my loved ones were there.