High Schooler Barred From Wearing Military Stole at Graduation: ‘I Felt Betrayed’

Confusion surrounds Anne Arundel policy over honors at graduations

Anne Arundel County Public School parents and students are frustrated with a standing policy barring students from wearing stoles and cords signifying accomplishments at graduation, which they say is being newly enforced. Achievements such as joining the National Honor Society are traditionally marked by the student wearing colored cords and stoles when they cross the stage at graduation. A policy, approved by the Board of Education in 2016, sta…

Cooper HS graduate allowed to wear military regalia

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Jayden Fuentes, like many of his classmates, is preparing for high school graduation. A senior at Cooper High School, Fuentes said he knew what he wanted to do after graduation: join the military. "I had three friends who were seniors, and they went to the National Guard, and I saw what they were doing and stuff. I was like, I don't know what I'm doing next. Seems like a pretty good opportunity," Fuentes said. W…

High schooler barred from wearing military stole at graduation: ‘I felt betrayed’

While stoles are not allowed during graduation, the school says it encourages students to bring them for photos and celebrations afterward.

Mesa High School student barred from wearing military stole at graduation

Mesa High student Daniela Rascon-Rivas is being denied the opportunity to wear her National Guard stole at graduation, sparking controversy over Mesa Public Schools' policy.

'I honestly feel disrespected': Mesa High School student told she can't wear military stole for graduation

Rascon-Rivas earned special cords for completing her Criminal Justice program and being part of Student Council, as well as committing to the National Guard.

California lets students wear tribal regalia at graduations — why it remains controversial - Local News Matters

EIGHT YEARS AGO, California passed a law requiring high schools to allow students to wear eagle feathers, abalone necklaces and other regalia at graduations. But so many schools — more than half, by one estimation — have thrown up roadblocks to implementing the law that one lawmaker has brought the issue back to the Legislature. “It’s very disappointing that even after all this time, some districts still aren’t compliant,” said Assemblyman James…