Current Philadelphia High School for Girls graduate Hafsah Abdur-Rahman declares she was unjustly rejected her diploma on phase throughout the graduation event on 9 June. The occurrence happened after Abdur-Rahman’s celebratory dance generated laughter from the audience, obviously in infraction of a stringent no-cheering guideline set by the principal.
Abdur-Rahman revealed deep embarrassment and distress over the occasion, asserting that her principal, Lisa Mesi, “took that minute from me”. The 17-year-old trainee shared that the dance was not just an individual event however likewise a homage to her sibling, unfortunately eliminated at the age of 14. “I will never ever get that minute once again,” stated a tearful Abdur-Rahman.
The School District of Philadelphia provided an apology, specifying, “The District does not excuse the withholding of made diplomas based upon relative cheering for their graduates.” They likewise vowed to examine the event to avoid such events in the future. Abdur-Rahman and her mom have actually called for a modification of the school’s customs and guidelines in light of the occurrence.
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