I have to agree with the school. The young man should know that above you have to be a team player. Since everyone else is wearing a cap and gown he should too.
SChools are a joke. They should allow our military special privileges. after all, don't the "gays" get special privileges, i don't see the gays helping our country if you know what i mean. /sarc
Just wear the uniform under the gown, and carry your top soldier. God Bless you.
One thing to consider here is that since he hasn't finished boot camp, he is not actually a Marine, yet.
Here's what I would do.
Wear the dress blues under the cap and gown and carry my Marine Corps cover.
Once I received the diploma, take off the cap and put on my Marine Corps cover and pull off the gown!
VOILA!
From the Halls of Montezumaaaaa...to the shores of Tripoli!!!
Semper Fi,
Kelly
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If the school did not enforce this, then the dress policy would go out of control as students dressed up as freaks.