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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Well said.
Are all the retired Marines on this thread that agree with the school's position on the "uniform of the day", @$$hats as well?
Thanks! Good to see you as well. Happy Monday!
Good you did. Nice I influenced you some.
Corrected it immediately. I assure you, there was no influence from you.
I don’t disagree with the high school if those are the rules. However, my daughter just graduated with a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology (and my wife and I just got a raise!), and at the ceremony there were several graduates in their uniforms as opposed to cap and gown. In fact, they were specially recognized and given a standing ovation. Perhaps the high school should consider modifying its rules.
Ok. Have a good day. See ya in another thread.
That is possible.
Agree. The rules should be followed as they are set. No problem; it just sticks in my craw that we Marines are trained to follow the rules... generally “Follow your last order first.” If one wants to complain about the rule or the order, do so afterwards. Congratulations on your daughter’s advancement! Well done.
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