The 5 students that were denied their diplomas due to cheering from the crowd during graduation, can all now receive their diplomas. Apparently talks with the Illinois State Board of Education said that they cannot support the districts policy, because it makes the students responsible for actions they cannot control. Attorney Jeffrey Green, took the students' case at no cost, he sent a letter Tuesday threatening a lawsuit if the officials didn't apologize and deliver the diplomas by 5pm Wednesday.
- I'm glad to see that this has been resolved. I think this was totally unfair to the students and perhaps a bit racist.
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