golfmom
Former Member
I cried, I can't believe how callous and arrogant the principal was.
Remind me to NEVER make YOU mad at ME!Whoever makes the decisions and decided that this young woman should not be allowed to walk across that stage with her class is a SOUL LESS beyotch who should rot in hell for eternity. But before that, she should be deeply ashamed of herself, loose all of her teeth, hair and friends and have to file bankruptcy.
It's really a shame. If they can make up the credits over summer they should let her walk.
That's what I was thinking too. At first, I didn't realize it was something she could take care of before the next year begins, but once I did, I got angry. I saw that beyotch at the school on an interview and she looks like one of the most bitter and angry women I've ever seen. Maybe that's her problem.
Ok, I know I am going to be unpopular. However, I don't think she should be allowed to walk. I think sitting with the seniors is a good compromise. I understand she has been ill, but I think that it is a slippery slope. The rules for graduation have been set. If we make an exception for her, there will be 100,000 other people seeking exceptions. My brother graduated after summer school because he was .5 credits short for graduating. There are so many cases like this. Many are the student's fault they can't graduate, but many are because of issues like illness.
I support the decision.
Ok, I know I am going to be unpopular. However, I don't think she should be allowed to walk. I think sitting with the seniors is a good compromise. I understand she has been ill, but I think that it is a slippery slope. The rules for graduation have been set. If we make an exception for her, there will be 100,000 other people seeking exceptions. My brother graduated after summer school because he was .5 credits short for graduating. There are sooooo many cases like this. Many are the student's fault they can't graduate, but many are because of issues like illness.
I support the decision.
No, I don't think there are 100,000 people who are that close due to cancer. However, I know there were a few sick kids in my high school that were really close. Once exceptions are made for them, then why can't they be made for the student that got sick freshman year but has been a straight A student since then. Well, if you give into that kid, what about the kid that moved across the country and was studying California History instead of Florida history. He tried diligently, but struggled to catch up in that class. What about the student who's parent's divorced during high school and was suddenly in a joint custody situation where he couldn't stay after school... etc. You get my point. There are a lot of people in tough situation that try to make the best of it. If you make exceptions for all of them you are then faced with the people that made poor decisions, but are soooo close... etc. I don't think it is fair to all of the students who did what it takes to graduate if we start allowing others to participate in graduation activities. My opinion has nothing to do with how great the student with cancer is or how close she is to graduating. My opinion is that the rule is there for a reason and once it is broken, it is tough to maintain the standards.
Jeana,
Thanks for your extra comments. I agree that they could make the decision that you have stated. I would support the principal if he decided to let her participate. I would also support her participation if the student body rallied for her to be able to participate (that would be a nice solution).
I am not saying she absolutely shouldn't be able to participate. I am saying that the principal made a decision that follows the rules and can be defended. I simply don't think that the principal "HAS" to decide to let her participate. I defend his position and support him in standing firm.
:clap: You said it cali!I couldn't agree with you more Jeana, I thought the exact same thing about that woman, mean, nast and bitter. I really don't understand why they will not allow this girl to walk with her classmates. She will be making up the credits over the summer and she tried her best to make up the work. Good lord the poor thing was fighting cancer. What a disgrace that woman is.![]()
Ok, I know I am going to be unpopular. However, I don't think she should be allowed to walk. I think sitting with the seniors is a good compromise. I understand she has been ill, but I think that it is a slippery slope. The rules for graduation have been set. If we make an exception for her, there will be 100,000 other people seeking exceptions. My brother graduated after summer school because he was .5 credits short for graduating. There are sooooo many cases like this. Many are the student's fault they can't graduate, but many are because of issues like illness.
I support the decision.