From the “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up Dept.,” Anthony Cornist has been denied his High School Diploma because family and friends cheered too loudly at the graduation ceremony when his name was called. The Senior at Mt. Healthy High School learned that he would not receive his diploma in a letter from the school Principal, that stated,
“I will be holding your diploma in the main office,” the letter said, “due to the excessive cheering your guests displayed during the roll call.”
From the article:
When Anthony walked across the stage at his high school graduation, his family made some noise.
“It was my dream to graduate,” he said.
“I’m very proud of my son,” Traci Cornist said.
Apparently, so were a lot of others.
“Teachers, other students and other family members who weren’t with us were also cheering for him also. He’s well known,” Traci said.
The excitement proved too much for the administration.
The school has demanded that Cornist and/or members of his family do 20 hours of community service. In the meanwhile, the talented football player is on hold with colleges that need the diploma.
Here’s the real problem. Because some kids don’t receive many cheers, other kids can’t receive cheers. We can’t hurt anyone’s feelings. After all, that’s what’s important. Right?