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Illinois high school refuses to let Marine walk for graduation over dress code
FoxNews.com ^ | May 22, 2016

Posted on 05/22/2016 5:27:49 PM PDT by sparklite2

An Illinois high school has come under fire after officials refused to let a graduate, who is also a U.S. Marine, walk across the stage Thursday in her blues.

Marine Corps Pvt. Megan Howerton technically finished up her studies at McHenry West High School early in order to start her career as a Marine, WLS-TV reported. But when she returned to the school to join her classmates at graduation, she wasn’t allowed to walk with her class.

"Rules are rules, but just because she's in the military doesn't mean you can break them. The Marines stand for rules and order, so she should follow those rules and order since she's fighting for them,” he said.

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TOPICS: Education; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: education; illinois; marine
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To: Hulka
Our local HS has such an allowance.

I am glad to hear that. I'm not sure where I am at.

41 posted on 05/22/2016 6:51:16 PM PDT by BBell
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To: Joe Marine 76

I was an enlisted Marine and my wife is a retired Marine Officer. It’s funny how all of us Marines agree with the High School.


42 posted on 05/22/2016 6:54:07 PM PDT by BBell
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To: Joe Marine 76

Thanks for your perspective—makes sense to me.


43 posted on 05/22/2016 7:00:22 PM PDT by exit82 (Road Runner sez:" Let's Make America Beeping Great Again! Beep! Beep!")
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To: sparklite2

“Rules are rule...” Interesting statement. Who makes these rules? Those who make the rules can change the rules. This is absolute stupidity!


44 posted on 05/22/2016 7:39:20 PM PDT by Ranger Warrior
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To: SkyDancer

“But if she showed up in some gay outfit the school would have gone all blubbery over it.”

You’ve got that right. Everything is upside down.

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45 posted on 05/22/2016 8:58:27 PM PDT by Mears
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To: sparklite2
People should read the article. Seven paragraphs down you will find the following: "According to the Northwest Herald, Howerton said in a statement released by the Corps that she was informed of the district’s policy.

"I do not want the controversy that is saturating social media, and I do not want to draw attention away from the class of 2016," Howerton stated. "That being said, it was my choice not to participate in the graduation."

So she had a choice to go with the gown over her uniform or not attend and chose to not attend. End of story.

46 posted on 05/22/2016 9:02:16 PM PDT by egfowler3 (Trump - It's no longer about Conservatism, it's about the right man for the job.)
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To: sparklite2

This is not a military event. The article also said it was fine for the graduate to wear the cap and gown over the uniform, just like if it was a regular civilian clothing. They were even willing to let the graduate wear her uniform top. Bur unless it was outside, she shouldn’t be wearing it anyway unless in military formation with her unit. So, does it make any difference? Not really.

red


47 posted on 05/22/2016 9:31:25 PM PDT by Redwood71
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To: piytar
Does everything have to be a dang controversy. The school said no. Why should anyone be able to wear what they want? What about the fireman? The cop? They will have both in the class for sure and some probably leaving for the police academy soon after graduation. Wear the gown and be proud that you are graduating and start your life after. These snowflakes are starting earlier and earlier. What a mess this country is in.
48 posted on 05/22/2016 9:50:11 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: al_c

Under the cap and gown yes. You are so stupid it hurts with your idiotic example.


49 posted on 05/22/2016 9:53:26 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: xzins

Me to. 24 years in the Navy and I hate graduation wars as much as Christmas wars. All so silly. Snowflakes are spreading like a locus to not just children but entitled parents and adults.


50 posted on 05/22/2016 9:54:53 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: napscoordinator

Naps - Hadn’t seen you posting in a while. Good to see you’re back. By the way, I think the term is: “Delicate Little Snowflake!” And yes, they are spreading like a Massachusetts Nor’easter. ; )


51 posted on 05/23/2016 4:39:46 AM PDT by Joe Marine 76 ("Honor is the gift a man gives to himself." ~ Rob Roy MacGregor)
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To: napscoordinator

Read on butthead... I already corrected myself.


52 posted on 05/23/2016 4:44:24 AM PDT by al_c (Obama's standing in the world has fallen so much that Kenya now claims he was born in America.)
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To: BBell

yep....


53 posted on 05/23/2016 4:50:06 AM PDT by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....Opabinia can teach us a lot)
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To: bert

What a change from WWII. My dad told me, he and his classmates were allowed to graduate early, in Jan 1942, if they joined the army.

“dress code” violations like this are just a libs way of saying we don’t support your idea. If some muzzie showed up in some kind of muzzie gear, they would be allowed.


54 posted on 05/23/2016 4:55:23 AM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: sparklite2; flaglady47; Maine Mariner; pax_et_bonum; ExTexasRedhead; seenenuf; seekthetruth
Just another incipient radical feminist who deliberately attempted to flout the rules for her own ego and for her 15 minutes of fame.

She is just another snapshot in the album of what our military is becoming infested with under a leftist DC administration....snowflakes, professional victims with causes and gender-freaks.

Leni

55 posted on 05/23/2016 5:12:43 AM PDT by MinuteGal ( GO, TRUMP, GO !!!)
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To: Mouton

There is another somewhat subtle premise for the school’s action..... academic precedent or perhaps academic pride. Hoary academic ceremony is at stake.

The gown and the various add on’s that are the marks of academic rank or privilege are pretty much the only way present day academics can show their stuff. The Brits at Oxford wear the gowns when they teach. We Saw obama decked out in a gaudy red gown with colored falderal around his shoulders when delivering a commencement address.

The Marine dress blues are the Marine equivalent. The pope and cardinals all dress up in their fancy miters and uniforms for formal occasions. Police dressup in their blues for such ceremonies, officer and all.

I have a photo with my kindergarten cap and gown at graduation.

Wearing the cap and gown is the only appropriate attire for the accademic ceremony


56 posted on 05/23/2016 5:19:01 AM PDT by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....Opabinia can teach us a lot)
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To: bert

You have a point there.


57 posted on 05/23/2016 5:26:57 AM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws maintain the status quo now.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

When my son graduated from a high school here in Oklahoma there were 2 fellow grads wearing their Marine uniforms.


58 posted on 05/23/2016 5:38:20 AM PDT by ops33 (Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Retired))
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To: sparklite2
Meanwhile in Oklahoma. Heartwarming grad story
59 posted on 05/23/2016 5:40:29 AM PDT by Daffynition ("We have the fight of our lives coming up to save our nation!" ~ Jim Robinson)
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To: Joe Marine 76
"As a retired USMC Officer here’s my take. “Uniform of the Day” for a hHgh School Graduation is “Cap and Gown” ... period."

As an inactive (long time inactive) Marine I completely agree!

60 posted on 05/23/2016 5:54:52 AM PDT by jpsb (Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismark)
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