Decked out in full cap and gown, complete with a valedictorian cord, Andrew Jones showed up to his graduation from Amite High School ready to experience his hard work paying off.
He didn’t get the chance because of what he was wearing on his face.
“Eventually they took my gown,” he recalled, “They told me they had to take my gown from me.
“The school district says it has a policy of no facial hair on male students. The superintendent said Jones and his family were reminded of the rule three times, including graduation night, along with 13 other graduates. They were told if they didn’t go in the bathroom to shave, they couldn’t participate with the class. Jones was the only one who refused, because he said that rule was never enforced before.
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source: Wkyc.com
Valedictorian Denied Walk Across Stage Due To Beard was originally published on praisecleveland.com
