The principal of a Philadelphia high school has been replaced – at least temporarily – after its graduation went viral when she denied at least two students their diplomas because of their on-stage…
because of their on-stage celebration at graduation.
The move comes after the controversial June 9 graduation, which made national headlines when Mesi was seen waving at least two students off as they stepped up to receive their diplomas. Leaders at the institution, which opened in 1848 as one of the first public high schools for girls in the US, expect graduates to dress in all white and walk across the stage with composure, the paper reported.
“I understood the rules because I was saying ‘shh’ in the video. Do not say nothing because I want my diploma. I knew and understood what we were supposed to do,” she added.
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