High school grad speaks out after being denied diploma on stage after dancing during ceremony

[@tiarosings7876]

Okay, how has no one commented on the fact that no one is even allowed to cheer or clap for their graduating students???? TF is wrong with this school.

[@sabrinavang8024]

Exactly-!! let the family cheer for their kid? Is this Hitlers school? Over the top. There are RULES in place to protect everyone-!! Like no weapons etc. But then there are just ridiculous rules based on Karens having a miserable life so they don't want to see any expression of happiness from others.

[@greens294]

Yea I was thinking that too. What type of BS rule is that?

[@JuMiMi86]

Super weird...but I think its because the school is all-girl and established in the 1800s. There's probably still a lot of outdated practices there.

[@taxicamel]

@@sabrinavang8024 ...TRULY DUMB SABRINA. .

[@grantglobus4119]

​@taxicamel okay, write a 50 page essay about it.... 😂. You clearly Care-A-Lot about this. But somehow don't care that a little black girl didn't get her diploma for something as simple as dancing... and actually you're incorrect maybe you should read the article the school clearly stated that they were not allowed to be cheered on by their families. Even the school district came back and said that that was what happened and that they don't stand by it. Apparently you're the only one who stands by it. Even the school district agrees with this girl, that she should be allowed to express herself on stage and that family should be allowed to cheer for their loved ones. But apparently you're the only one here that is against that. You're silly. Watch you be anti dancing but Pro child marriage or something... maybe you should live in the movie Footloose.

[@KatieBellino]

Seems to me like this principal was far too ready to deny diplomas to graduates. Denying for family behavior? A small celebratory dance across the stage? Give me a break.

[@ShastaBean]

would it be ok if some other student decided they wanted to do the moon-walk across the stage? would it be ok if some other student wanted to do the-robot across the stage? would it be ok if some other student decided to do the-worm across the stage? would it be ok if some other student decided to do cart-wheels across the stage has it occurred to you that it's not just the Principal's desire? Like maybe they had a consensus with other staff, school-board, parents, even other students...on what behavior would be ideal for a non-circus-like event?

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

Yup she knows how bad they can get, and hardly ever listen to rules and regs so she was prepared. What's your point?

[@Dandeliondart]

​@ShastaBean it'd be fine by me if I were the principal. Let the kids have their last hurrah. Have you seen college graduations??? They def are allowed to dance and family sometimes bring loud noise makers to cheer. They're never gonna be a student again why sour their last experience there?

[@ShastaBean]

@@Dandeliondart Oh, did I miss the reporting saying this was college and there weren't rules against this behavior? Point to the timestamp, please?

[@ShastaBean]

@@Dandeliondart But you aren't the principal, and not the head of the school board, or anything other than someone that has an opinion on what a ceremony should be or not be. So you want a free-for-all, and no rules, and complete mayhem. The people at this school had other plans. But apparently this girl (and the 3 others not shown or reported on - for SOME reason) decided that they didn't want to follow them. It's called structure. Touchdown dances allow for you to act a fool, but a graduation at West-Point doesn't. People decided on what they wanted this event to look like. And doing the chicken-dance across the stage wasn't a part of what they decided upon.

[@foreverprime6255]

That principal enjoyed it. You can tell she is the type who enjoys seeing people younger than her cry.

[@S.E.C-R]

She probably didn’t like the girl for whatever reason and thought Ah ha, this is my time to show her!!

[@citygirl5705]

Yep, another fat, unhappy, middle aged, control freak liberal.

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

Principal.

[@sleepyadventurer3756]

@@S.E.C-Rhe principal denied *3 other girls of their diplomas

[@jamarjames9501]

​@@sleepyadventurer3756 She probably didn't like those 3 either

[@juanitaphelps5746]

That was a lovely, decent 2 seconds of joy. Shame on that power-tripping woman.

[@alrightyru]

She walked normally for a longer time than the shuffle!

[@vegaslola6678]

She danced with joy, not disrespectfully! Bless our children who find joy and show their appreciation for achieving a high school education. We need more young people like her. The principal should rethink her role as an educator if she cannot accept young people's display of joy on such an occasion.

[@FitratAbdulla]

I am sorry, but the rules are the rules. What’s next, doing a rap song with a gangster moves? That dance belonged at the after-party celebration. Please keep the decorum!

[@giggles1219]

​@@FitratAbdulla Gangster rap and gangster moves??? You're reaching. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@playlistofsongs]

Being joyful and being ghetto are not the same thing. Joyful is smiling. Ghetto is thinking you need to play like you on Soul Train.

[@janettelanuiki]

She knew better and did it anyways but your right…the clickbait made me think she was gonna have a wardrobe malfunction

[@janettelanuiki]

Oh well…high school shouldn’t be the last school she attends

[@sonyah143]

In a world we live in where so many horrible things are happening. This girl who wants to Celebrate her achievements gets denied her diploma and embarrassed on stage. That principal was on a power trip! Truly sad to take that moment away from her.

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

So what if everyone did that? Man you peeps are dumb as rocks

[@laszlozoltan5021]

fat assed racist principal ought to discover what "unemployed" means

[@gloriajohnson2006]

Follow the rules! if I was the person behind her I would be mad because my name would be called and all you'd hear was laughter no clapping and cheering is for a reason I don't feel sorry for you I struggled with an illness and my family lost our home in a fire my mother struggled to pay for my cap and gown I was happy but I did not dance across the stage I followed the rules and got my diploma she is going into the real world now its time to grow up break the rules face the consequences

[@Wavy-]

​@@gloriajohnson2006🤓

[@tamarabgreen4600]

@@gloriajohnson2006get a grip high school is very hard and stressful for these children and she made it through, and what kind of rule is this your loved ones can not celebrate or applaud your achievement and show their proud of you or you don’t get something that you earned that belongs to you. That’s a bunch of bs. As long as it wasn’t overboard jumping up knocking over people or disgraceful trifling dancing these girls out here doing let them rejoice. Gees get a frkn grip.

[@yeah_yeahwhatever]

You see the woman that denied this student her diploma and you know exactly the type of person you are dealing with.

[@tomons8059]

Yeah, that principal is a pig!

[@hisaki7407]

Karen😂

[@annabellelee4535]

Yes, someone who expects adults to act like adults and not make a spectacle and disrupt the ceremony by dancing across the stage.

[@yeah_yeahwhatever]

@annabellelee4535 It's these kids' moment. They can do what they want as long as they keep their clothes on, karen.

[@annabellelee4535]

@@yeah_yeahwhatever grow up child

[@tessaz6314]

I love when teens celebrate their achievement as long as it is respectful and there was nothing wrong with her little dance.

[@lubbadubdub7055]

Nothing wrong with the dance agreed. But when it goes against rules, and or policy, how are people ok with it. Slippery slope when it comes to “what’s good for others but not for me”…just saying.

[@Suzy-Pie]

​@@lubbadubdub7055 I agree. The rules are the rules. You can't ignore them based on your feelings and desires. The school should not have apologized. That's how you teach accountability. The young lady displayed a blatant disregard for the rules.

[@ringlifeboxing7028]

@@lubbadubdub7055 what policy? Did you not see the statement from the school district saying the school was wrong? The school actually broke the rules and was right to apologize

[@tmilesffl]

@@ringlifeboxing7028 The school always apologizes because they are afraid of a lawsuit. SHE WAS WRONG.

[@Wavy-]

​@@Suzy-Pie🤓

[@JaneDoeEyes]

As another viewer points out, the "principal" even had a basket into which she could toss those diplomas. Unbelievable.

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

Because we as black people have a hard time controlling ourselves all the time.

[@mellowillow]

@@1realtruthrightnow742but why control her joy? Graduation is such an amazing moment…and she did nothing disruptive 🤔

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

@@mellowillow You are just not getting it are you. This has nothing to do with "joy" if you really believe that, I can't help you at all, you are just mentally gone. This was about a girl, that was told NOT to do that, and she went ahead and did it anyway, absolutely no self control, just pathetic. So you think those other few hundred students didn't have joy? You really honestly believe that? What happens when her future employer tells her not to do something and she goes ahead and does it anyway?

[@lp-zv7zm]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 a girl dancing for 2 seconds as she's going to receive her diploma after 4 years of hard work is really not that deep. you and that principal are both karens. get over it

[@picthis870]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 I see a LOT of self-hatred in this statement. I hope you find JOY in your life.

[@elw2827]

As a graduate from this school, this is a total embarrassment. And this is not the first time Girls High over extended on " rules" .I think the girls should each receive a stipend for college for having to go through this horrible experience. And the principal should absolutely be fired.

[@davidsmiths5471]

So who caused the embarrassment, seeing your a graduated from there?

[@elw2827]

@@davidsmiths5471 ...I'm embarrassed that a so called "professional " school representative robbed a student of her special moment under very petty circumstances....periodt

[@davidsmiths5471]

@@elw2827 And again who started this whole process! The person that jestered a cutting throat motion and then danced across the stage! That's the FIRST DOMINO!!

[@elw2827]

@@davidsmiths5471 ...so you are going to double down on the stupidity...you sound like a whiny azz ...maybe you should enroll there...

[@joycecooper1533]

I am 219 what was your class number?

[@Qandisha]

That was the cutest little happy-skip! She didn't slow down the ceremony, it wasn't rude or offensive or unsafe to herself or others , so I can't believe this principal thinks that is an appropriate response. The Principal needs to step away from her job and reflect on herself.

[@juanitaphelps5746]

Just sweetness and joy is all I saw. I remember 53 years ago what a thrill it was to reach that moment.

[@steverobinson1868]

Does anyone of you guys know what the word rules mean or using the phrase follow(ing) the rules. If the school implemented rules for the students, THEY must abide by them. It's not about what you like or felt was cute. Rules are just that RULES.

[@krromaakram4492]

@@steverobinson1868 do you honesty believe been happy is forbidden . its not about the dance its simply about been muslim

[@brainlove8661]

​@@steverobinson1868rapists and groomers have rules too, steve. Do we have to follow those rules too? 😂😂

[@steverobinson1868]

@brainlove8661 Sure, if you want to. At the end of the day, it's their rules and your choice to follow them.

[@shellie5617]

That young lady made the school look good. She was beautifully dressed, her little 'dance' was cute and slight. Glad she got her diploma and happy that everyone now gets to see her represent and express herself so well while being interviewed.

[@FitratAbdulla]

I am sorry, but the rules are the rules. What’s next, doing a rap song with a gangster moves? That dance belonged at the after-party celebration. Please keep the decorum!

[@annamariana8140]

​@@FitratAbdulla oh yeah, girly small dance is not allowed but crazy woke culture is celebrated n promoted.. America...lucky I'm in the far east

[@FitratAbdulla]

@@annamariana8140 Your reaction is epitome of woke culture 🤣

[@ashleyj7011]

Exactly 💯💯💯💯💯

[@annamariana8140]

@@FitratAbdulla whateverr Karen... Strange comment from a muslim

[@rhondahunt8080]

Her little dance was cute, and it was ridiculous to humiliate her like that.

[@fortheloveofmillie3982]

If they let little things like that slide when will it end… I think the principle made the wright decision

[@rhondahunt8080]

@@fortheloveofmillie3982 of course you do

[@kazRivers2]

Im Black and the principal warned them , but the little dancer dont have common sense of listening so the principle was right. But u NeGRõš will cry out racism tho 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@ashleyj7011]

💯💯💯💯

[@blackcruze1379]

I would have snatched it out of that principals hand

[@k_nk23]

With all the BS going on in this world with our young children, we should be letting these kids celebrate their achievements.. respectfully

[@Margret-Anne]

What’s wrong with celebrating your achievements after the ceremony. You can be happy and go across the stage like everyone else, and get your diploma. It’s not all about her!!

[@tmilesffl]

She does her thing, the next one does a moon walk, the next one does a break dance and so on.

[@NightlyHours]

@@Margret-Anneit’s really not that serious, it dosent hurt anyone.

[@NightlyHours]

@@tmilesffland so what? We should hinder there excitement for there achievements? Hinder there expression and individualism? At long as it not hurting anyone or completely disrupting it then what’s the issue? You can even hear some people laughing and the only people who has a issue with it is the one with authority. Those rule exist to keep us stagnant and complacent during our own celebration, it’s ridiculous.

[@lorrainea.285]

@Sleepydays…I agree with everything you said, BUT sweetie did you get your diploma???🫢 It’s THEIR not ‘there’ & people HAVE not has! Your sentence structure, grammar & tense is horrible!😭

[@louieadam251]

Graduation day should be celebrated. She earned it no matter how she expresses her on stage she should not be denied, that is embarrasment to her. The principal should apologize to entire graduates and their family.

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

"She earned it no matter how she expresses her on stage she should not be denied," Do you have any brain at all to realize what you said is so stupid? Do you?

[@ThatGuyYouKnowUKnow]

I truly hope this girl or someone like her moves in near you. It won't take long for you area to be transformed. Only then will you understand why it is necessary to enforce rules with girls like this who feel they don't have to listen to anyone or do anything they don't wish to. The terrible thing is this attitude is passed down.

[@r.b.6432]

DOES IT HAVE TO BE DURING THE CEREMONY? IS IT TOO MUCH TO ASK TO DO SOMETHING WITH SOME DIGNITY?

[@ThatGuyYouKnowUKnow]

@@r.b.6432 There is no dignity with Sun Peiole (shoutout AKnation TV). The upside is that this graduation wasn't shot up by someone who was raised by a momma who didn't think the rules were for him.

[@ShastaBean]

@@ThatGuyYouKnowUKnow pretty sure AK would concur with - This girl imagining that rules don't apply to her - is basically exhibit-A for the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things".

[@Suecasehall]

I would've snatched that diploma right out of the principal's hand. Yes I would've. What is this Footloose 2023?!? Shameful. Let these young adults have their joy!!! They earned it!!!!

[@tbabii1986]

I was about to say the same thing!

[@laszlozoltan5021]

I understand but disagree with the snatch. The mob will yell that she stole it, cops might have been called and we know how badly that might have ended. The young lady took the high-road, the right road out of the situation. Sadly, just another scar for an innocent human being just trying to enjoy some happiness in her life. I dont think that school Principal will be as welcomed by the community as she may have been - Justice for an injustice. Karma.

[@rainabee]

YES. What got me was the way she repeatedly tried to touch or move her hand like "no" or "move". Oh nooooo no no. I would've been gracefully standing there in front of her until being physically escorted out or being handed my diploma. After being denied my diploma like that.. I would've just made it worth my while and made a well-fitting scene since they were making a big deal out of nothing severe.

[@JC-sg5uo]

I would have too. Well, back when I was 17 I probably wouldn't have out of fear, but you better believe now at 60 I would have, and then I would have said a few words as I was walking off with my diploma.

[@SomethingSomethingg]

​@@laszlozoltan5021cops would have been called for stealing something with her name on it that she earned?

[@guykasprzak6330]

The school was so so wrong. I loved her spirit and dance !!

[@madsmadsfuldafgas2472]

Griddy

[@IkennaKonkwo2-lz8lj]

She shouldn’t have danced on the stage when getting her diploma. No one does that at a graduation. I understand she was happy, but you have to know what to do and what not to do at a time like this. That’s kind of an embarrassment.

[@dorci9387]

This woman needs to GO. People can’t even enjoy their own graduation anymore.

[@tmilesffl]

Enjoy it on your own time, not at everyone elses.

[@YouTubeExplore777]

​@@tmilesffl but isn't it a shared celebration where everyone can express themselves in support of each person's graduation achievements?

[@stanleyblanchard1407]

She would likely be welcomed in Florida. Sounds like a Ron DeSantis kind of principle.

[@taxicamel]

The "rule" is probably in place from a previous incident of someone getting carried away .....so they may have been forced to make the rule. Try to think outside the box. Many commenter wants to display sympathy for this teen and suggest the school is in the wrong. WHAT???? There was a rule. It was very clearly explained to the graduating class. THERE. IT WAS EXPLAINED!!! DONE ......and everyone else FOLLOWED the rule. Now the teen decides to ignore the rule just explained to her .....and "mommy" ....who has NOTHING to do with the school OR graduating class, makes the opinionated statement "...it is "2023....". What does that mean? Anything at all? Nope. It is just mommy mouthing off ......so now we know where daughter gets it from. I 100% DISAGREE WITH MOST EVERY ONE OF THE COMMENTERS. Every one of the graduating class is following the rule .....and this one CLOWN thinks the rule does not apply to her. THERE IS ONE IN EVERY CLASS. AND, I'll point out, the rule is there, very likely because of a past incident of someone getting carried away with some kind of dancing. There are REASONS for rules. People don't just create rules for the sake of creating rules. Is this little CLOWN going to go through life ignoring rules? Hafsah Abdur-Rahman then has the audacity to say "She (the principal) stole that moment from me. I will never get that again." YES. THAT'S CALLED THE CONSEQUENCE OF YOUR ACTIONS. You're supposed to educated. It looks like this little girl didn't comprehend everything during her education. Rules apply to everyone else ....not her. It seems most commenters think the school and the rule is wrong. It has NOTHING to do with the principal. It is the rule of the school that EVERYONE is expected to follow. Don't try to put the blame on anyone else ....and stop with all the excuses. She DID receive her diploma. .

[@alrightyru]

She needs to be removed from her position since she be Power Tripping!! Can you imagine what she does when there aren't cameras? No friend to those students & the next graduating class should alllllll dance & tell her to get lost!

[@DontBDeceivedUsowUreap]

Something is off with the leadership if you expect people not to cheer during the completion of a wonderful milestone in their lives.

[@debrareecesimons1]

The same rule applied at both of my daughters' high school graduations.. The parents were asked to please abstain from clapping or cheering until the end of the ceremony. Not only does it slow the ceremony down. For some people to hoot and holler and clap or dance or whatever there are many people Who have no 1 to clap for them. It is best to wait until the end of the ceremony to dance or sing or clap or cheer or whatever..

[@davidsmiths5471]

Explain what's off? And why are you grouping all the ones that know how to follow basic rules?

[@darrenscott6982]

​@@debrareecesimons1They were warned and broke the rules. O well

[@squeakyboi]

@@darrenscott6982that wasn’t the rules though😂

[@bryanborochaner7291]

Honestly no reason to deny that girl her joy. Wasn’t offensive or extreme. It was a small little jig, clearly full of joy. Just someone with a little power who doesn’t deserve it. Horrible leader. Horrible decision.

[@tmilesffl]

And the next one does a moon walk, the next one does a break dance and so forth. You stop it before it becomes a problem.

[@GenetMJF]

@@tmilesffl what if someone did that? Why people have problem with some joy. Who cares. The one announcing could wait for the student be over with their thing and then announce the second one. People srsly acting like everything is like in army

[@KeiichiMaebara-fu9cl]

Do you know what happened later?

[@bryanborochaner7291]

@@tmilesffl What an awful way to think. Such a sad existence.

[@annabellelee4535]

Act like an adult and you get your diploma. She needs to grow up, the world doesn't need adults who act like children.

[@niloferkhan4100]

No matter how much the school apologizes to these students they won’t get this ones in a lifetime moment back😢 sad to see these type of educators who sets a wrong example 😂

[@ShastaBean]

this girl basically single-handedly went out of her way to ruin the type of event everyone else was under agreement would be held. She's exhibit-A for the phrase, "this is why we can't have nice things".

[@Jejking]

Whatttt. Which drugs are you on? She was punished for crowd reaction but followed the letter of the rule.

[@FitratAbdulla]

I am sorry, but the rules are the rules. What’s next, doing a rap song with a gangster moves? That dance belonged at the after-party celebration. Please keep the decorum!

[@FitratAbdulla]

@@ShastaBean exactly!

[@DLovWife]

She didn’t break the rules. She and her family were respectful and quiet. Expressing joy is no reason at all to steal someone’s moment like that. Shameful

[@sterlingferguson7234]

Doing the Griddy is definitely breaking the rule.

[@supermanval]

​@@sterlingferguson7234the principal deserves prison time she broke the constitution

[@tajuddinahmed3379]

​@@sterlingferguson7234 🤡

[@sterlingferguson7234]

@@tajuddinahmed3379your pops.

[@smalls3187]

@@tajuddinahmed3379you can call them a clown, but it was clearly stated before they went to the ceremony that it wasn’t allowed. So they did indeed break the school’s rule. If you don’t agree then that’s fine.

[@SomethingSomethingg]

Something similar happened at my school, Bonny Eagle High School, in 2009. This kid named Justin Denny was denied a diploma because he blew a kiss to his mother and showed off his honor cords to the crowd. It's freaking ridiculous

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

Was he told not to do that? Than no it's no ridiculous

[@catzilla80]

​@@1realtruthrightnow742It's only not ridiculous to miserable sad people who have no joy in their lives.

[@GenetMJF]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 People really treating everything like army. Walk, dont smile, dont move a muscle and take ur diploma. Ridiculous!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

@@GenetMJF You can't control yourself for 10 seconds for the benefit of 100 other people, that are supposed to do the same thing? What does that say about you and people like you? Absolutely pathetic

[@sabrinavang8024]

OMG she barely did anything-!!!! Look at the principal. Thats answers everything. Karen The young lady handled it way more respectful than I would have. I would have ran to that sad basket and grabbed my diploma and said to her "Never have to see your face again-!! so what?" There are real rules and then there are just rules to make people miserable because the rule makers are miserable. This is one of them. Let the family clap and cheer. Let the students wave and express joy. Just ask that its done respectfully and without holding up the line. Thats all it takes Karen

[@tmilesffl]

Yes, look at the principal, who has a masters of education. She is a good example of following the rules that were put in place for EVERYONE

[@lloyd4180]

​@@tmilesffl so why did the school district say that there weren't any rules against it and the girls diploma should have never been held up

[@Wavy-]

​@@tmilesffl🤓

[@sabrinavang8024]

@@tmilesffl the girl barely did anything. These days just be happy these kids are even putting effort to graduate HS-!! Karens will always be Karens and Karens will always support Karens. The girl barely did anything. The principal is just on a high trip. When you give unhappy, miserable people power they 100% will abuse it.

[@JohnJo6319]

​@@tmilesffl But they said they made a mistake and apologised, so you're wrong

[@nathalieplum2137]

This principal is going to go through some unpleasant things in the next days. Good. FIRE HER!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

The Principal wuz 100% correct. Can we as a people stop acting like animals with no self control and follow rules for once? Can we? Is it even possible? No wonder the world hates us....

[@tbabii1986]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 the self hatred is sad.

[@laszlozoltan5021]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 who is "us", wuz ? who was harmed in the video ? practice your goose-step for your owner likes followers, as freedom has no meaning for you, you deserve your cage of senseless rules

[@supermanval]

​@@1realtruthrightnow742you trumptards are disgusting people

[@SomethingSomethingg]

​@@1realtruthrightnow742Acting like animals? You must be the most joyless person on earth lol Most people like to show feelings of joy when they're being given something that they've worked hard for.

[@michaelbreasseale9135]

That's ridiculous! If I was the principal, I tell everyone to cheer as loud as they wanted! These kids are excited and their friends and family are proud of them. Who are you to take that away from them?

[@alrightyru]

She's known as Debbie Downer!

[@ShastaBean]

it's a good thing then, that you are NOT the Principal. Because if you were, then the event would consist of a constant clapping event where nobody can hear anyone's name being announced and people doing the worm, cart-wheels, and the robot across the stage. Quite the circus-event you'd be holding there? And has it occurred to you that it's not just the Principal's desire? Like maybe they had a consensus with other staff, school-board, parents, even other students...on what behavior would be ideal for a respectful event where things aren't looking like a bunch of clowns coming up with ever endzone dance they can think of to do? There's a thing called "decorum". Ever heard of it?

[@Dandeliondart]

​@ShastaBean Bruh I've been to many graduations and nobody does the worm plus the clapping stops before the next name is called. Cheering and clapping was never disruptive to the ceremony. I've been to elementary, middle school, high school, associates, bachelor's, and master's graduations. Never seen this stupid rule in place

[@michaelbreasseale9135]

@@ShastaBean you seem fun!

[@ShastaBean]

@@michaelbreasseale9135 you seem gullible

[@williamjamesperkins5483]

Oh wow that's stupid and shameful. This girl just graduated and was super happy getting her high school diploma and just because she did a little dance of joy for like 2 seconds the principal took that away from her for that wow. We did that when we were in high school, we were happy and screaming with happiness that we graduated because we worked so hard with it and the principal didn't say anything to us about it because he was so proud of us for our achievements. same thing in college. There's nothing wrong with being happy especially you worked your butt off for so long.

[@tmilesffl]

You didn't do that in college graduation.

[@williamjamesperkins5483]

@@tmilesffl yeah we did they didn't say anything about not dancing for two seconds because they were so proud of our goals and accomplishments in college and how much we worked so hard for by getting an education either it's an certificate or college degree. Don't let anyone stopped you from your happiness in life and goals when it comes to high school and college because at the end of the day it will definitely pay off. But every school is different depending on what state you live in

[@deeneyes5526]

​@@tmilesffl cmon, people do crazy back flips and costume pranks on stage before recieving their Diploma/degree . As compared to those , she did nothing. Don't be so hatefull.

[@williamjamesperkins5483]

@@deeneyes5526 exactly bro I agree with you

[@shanny3938]

The school is so petty. The way they are acting as if the girl dropped it like it’s hot smh!

[@FranBenjamin-yg7qt]

that principal is a mess and needs to go.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

No, the PRINCIPAL is petty!!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

That's just whats gonna happen dummy. See my comment

[@LadyEliza7]

I thought she was twerking or doing something inappropriate. Oh well, she graduated.

[@ShastaBean]

@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn has it occurred to you that it's not just the Principal's desire? Like maybe they had a consensus with other staff, school-board, parents, even other students...on what behavior would be ideal for a non-circus-like event?

[@DianaMartin1910]

It should only be a suggestion to keep the schedule running on time, not a punishment if someone gets carried away.

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

If there is no punishment, then everyone would do it. How stupid are some of you, that you cant comprehend this?

[@shonaboris6832]

I'm sorry this happened to you. The principle should be questioned for her actions

[@cedarpoplar]

That was not right. But she does have the nation's attention now. Congratulations! 🎊 👏 💐 🥳.. girl. Don't let that take your joy away.

[@michaelkemplin5182]

It’s their time to celebrate and if a student wants to react in Joy and dance then let them.. a principal doesn’t have the right to tell the students how they need to act when it’s their graduation unless they do something disrespectful.. back when I graduated in the 80’s our principal tried to do the same thing, but we did it anyways. And later on the principal did get in trouble for that because all the families complained about it. So good for you, I’m glad you celebrated when you went up to get your diploma

[@AlexThee]

That is absolutely awful. That "adult" is more of a child than anyone in that room. Ridiculous. To steal a 1 time moment from someone over this silliness.. THAT is childish and mean.

[@ashleyj7011]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@johnsmith-zh1iv]

Dance was a zero risk high reward act.. maybe ya'll don't know how social media works. This will open up many doors for her. Doing something like this gets attention, omg how shocking 🙅‍♂️

[@FitratAbdulla]

I am sorry, but the rules are the rules. What’s next, doing a rap song with a gangster moves? That dance belonged at the after-party celebration. Please keep the decorum!

[@itlognamalapot278]

​@@FitratAbdullawhat?

[@randomcitizen3939]

Man... Mine was in a stadium.. families were allowed to cheer, and we were allowed to express joy. It was a amazing experience. We didn't do anything extreme. It was amazing celebration of all our accomplishments. I wish every graduate could have that.

[@davidsmiths5471]

Where any rules given to the crowd or students?

[@maribethschlosser6785]

I don't get it! It's not like she ran across the stage naked!

[@casscthecreator6094]

Fire the principal! It's ridiculous!

[@CAMBODiANCh1natownChick]

Their families couldn't cheer 🙌 or clap 👏? What kind of graduation ceremony 🎓 is that? 😆😒

[@sgala7920]

This is what happens when Karens turn graduation ceremonies to graduation mummies !

[@Suzy-Pie]

It's a traditional graduation ceremony with guidelines for order. Celebration happens afterwards.

[@tmilesffl]

One that is meant to get the hundreds of students through in a reasonable time, not four hours later.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

The fact shes muslim and danced in front of men says alot

[@jinacunningham2488]

Exactly, along with breaking strictly adhered to rules that she was aware of. She needs to tell the whole story.

[@Suzy-Pie]

Great point. But you can tell by the mom what kind of household she's running. Smh. The young lady should've been made to apologize to the principal.

[@jaymoney8097]

So traditions should be broken No wonder the youth is lost here When will we hold our children accountable

[@IAGoose]

F traditions. Just because the older generation did it one way, doesn’t mean it needs to be followed.

[@supermanval]

Jaymoney you trumptards make me sick unconstitutional rules don't have to be followed

[@Suzy-Pie]

That's why so much nonsense is going on in the world now. These young people think they can make up the rules as they go and their parents support it until they end up shot by a police officer or some yt person who is sick of their entitlement mentality. The school should not have apologized to her.

[@michellesolis5594]

It is a simple rule. It was discussed upfront..if anyone does not like it, she can choose not to attend. She will still get her diploma.

[@senate2042]

She got her diploma after the ceremony... how about everyone quit whining. Life is unfair get use to it.

[@sgala7920]

Why you have to whine about whining by others? Chill out, life is unfair, people whine. Accept it.

[@Suzy-Pie]

Moltenmetal, I agree.

[@bulufish8208]

I heard no cheers 😐 r nothing. Well the principal has no Joy in her heart 💔 and to tell a student keep walking is despicable..........................

[@Roz2much]

How disappointing for the young ladies and families who were robbed of this joyous long awaited occasion! The moment cannot be retrieved😢

[@daydreamc5079]

So much more in this world to get angry over, a girl being happy and celebrating is not one of them.

[@Angelrowan]

"Appropriate Behavior" now translates into "Act Lifeless" in 2023.

[@Suzy-Pie]

Exactly. It's ridiculous. Just follow the rules or go to a school that allows you to behave like untamed animals. Simple.

[@anees2410]

The principal must be jealous of not having such supporting mates !!! Mashaallah for sister

[@petergozinya6122]

That’s so wrong. The principal is on a power trip and needs to be taken down a few notches

[@FranBenjamin-yg7qt]

So true. She needs to be removed. She is on a power trip meesi is a mess.

[@johnathanhamilton5248]

Wow, the one time this racist troll makes a sensible comment. This pertains to Black people too. I'm proud of you. ☠️

[@Fifiyale]

In fact, she wasnt happy to see her achievement.

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

Well - your graduation dance is now National News - and your name will be forever turning up in search queries.....I would say your moment will live on forever.

[@tmilesffl]

Hopefully not in a bad way. Employers do search names when checking on applicants.

[@joycecooper1533]

It will not be good. There are a lot of us that graduated from GHS and we are not happy.

[@riadalmoustafa7099]

The principal of the school is not available to talk! Of course, after such a shameful act and showing her racism, what does she have to say? I'm sorry ? The word sorry does not heal wounds

[@bnarli8745]

Shame on that principal. Joy is allowed! Congrats on your graduation!!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

NO!

[@supermanval]

​@@1realtruthrightnow742stupid trumptard loser

[@dr.fjoer_the_crazy_scienti5841]

@@1realtruthrightnow742 The f do you mean No????

[@JohnJo6319]

​@@dr.fjoer_the_crazy_scienti5841 They made similar comments elsewhere, fairly certain she's a karen

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

@@dr.fjoer_the_crazy_scienti5841 I mean NO, the principal was right, this girl didn't follow the rules. Period

[@donackerman4529]

This school stopped teaching at the wrong time: graduation. Teach kids to celebrate without being obnoxious or being classless. This principal and those who supported the principal lost their way. Let the student celebrate provided it doesn't put down others. This is a great example of overreach. Unfortunately, that's the lesson being taught here.

[@YouTubeExplore777]

I actually thought her dance eas cute and appropriate, it wasn't overly expressed it had the right atmosphere and light touch to the approach to receive her diploma. She worked hard for it a little harmless dance of enjoyment shouldn't warrent a disciplinary response.

[@mohamedmuse08]

Stupid principle decides to withhold the diploma and humiliate a young girl on stage and then makes it a school thing, what a joke!

[@debrareecesimons1]

It is well known that One should refrain from clapping or cheering until the end of the graduation ceremony. Regardless of where it is. Dancing can be done afterwards. It is not about each person putting on a personal performance during the ceremony.

[@jlp0174]

Thank you I was looking for this comment.

[@renesilva241]

Nothing wrong with celebrating

[@lizet3more]

There is something wrong with this principal never seen anything like this. Glad it's made the news and hoping she gets the sack. Looks like she's a nightmare to live with

[@freemason671]

Wow! When there’s people who actually DON’T even graduate. But that somehow condoned a negative response from the principal! Pathetic! Congratulations regardless, I remember jumping off stage at my graduation lol.

[@patriciawilliams936]

This is a momentous day & event in your life so we react joyfully; not stoic like the principal was in the video. There's no way I would've attended this school.

[@SenorKetch]

What sort of miserable person would steal away this moment from a student for their very human expression of excitement?

[@tmilesffl]

The ones who follow the rules

[@Wavy-]

​@@tmilesffl"the ones who follow the rules" 🤓

[@nabawi7]

​@@tmilesffl a "rule" that was meant to steal the joy from these teenagers who wanted to celebrate their graduation. Only miserable people are offended by the happiness of others and you and this principle seem to fall into that category.

[@tmilesffl]

@@nabawi7 And you are a nobody who can't follow simple instructions. What a sad life you must have.

[@jlp0174]

They have rules for a reason it is always funny to me when people break rules and get reprimanded for it.

[@paddyoak1]

This young lady should have to go all the way back to kindergarten and start over. That might teach her how to act properly. JUST KIDDING!

[@nadiaaaaxo2586]

You better be...

[@supermanval]

Paddy you sound stupid it's just dancing

[@gregoryhodge9452]

What a country!

[@eileenhohwald3383]

I am so sorry! You did nothing wrong but CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@tmilesffl]

Brtoke the rules, so sad, TOO BAD.

[@LadyEliza7]

Well, she still got the diploma didn’t she.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wmdghdgg1234]

@@tmilesfflwhat rule she couldn't be happier😂 those kids isn’t soldier

[@CMV314]

She broke the rules and is crying because she suffered the consequences. The school explicitly listed no dancing as a rule.

[@Suzy-Pie]

Exactly! She'll learn the hard way. We'll see her mother on the news crying about wanting justice for her daughter soon enough.

[@Wavy-]

🤓

[@michellesolis5594]

Simple rule yet she cant follow. Add to that, she even knows it (face palm)

[@emirlake778]

Karens gonna Karen... Congratulations, Hafsa!!

[@lubbadubdub7055]

Funny how when rules are set in place and one individual has to be different. Then people call out “there goes a Karen”…really?!?! 🤦‍♂️

[@emirlake778]

@@lubbadubdub7055 It’s a ridiculous policy that even the school district denounces.

[@Suzy-Pie]

And Keishas are gonna Keisha. 🙄 The principal did the right thing. She's not a Karen. At least, not for this situation.

[@mrmusickhimself]

Deny my diploma? I'm snatching what I earned, not like they can expell me. The Prinicipal needs to be let go, because if she does this in front of a crowd, imagine what she does behind locked school doors.

[@tammyclay62]

That principal is a power-hungry control freak. Congratulations to all the graduates for getting away from her.

[@beaux2585]

Unbelievable! I wish this young lady had simply just stayed on the stage and demanded her diploma. She had already graduated, what are they going to do, drag her off it? If that were my daughter (or granddaughter) that principal would wish she had never met me and I guarantee she wouldn't forget me and my loud mouth.

[@tmilesffl]

Another key board tough guy. That principal is way smarter than you.

[@m87ichelle]

It’s the system. I think the mother would loved to have said/done something for her daughter. But if she had said something, they def would have been accused because of their color. So that’s why a lot of parents of color don’t speak up, because they’re being put in boxes. But from the other way around, if people say this happened to a girl of color, other people say they pull the color card to fast. I know different factors play a role, but believe me the color/non color factor too, sadly.

[@beaux2585]

@@tmilesffl Do you know me boy? If so, you would have known better. I simply stated the truth from past experience dealing with principals and boards of education. Go back to your Cheetos, your mama is calling.

[@itsnawkay622]

@@tmilesfflwhat key board tough guy? He’s just stating his opinions on what he would do or what he have experienced . Crazy not you being on the principal side.

[@reneshay889]

Principal needs to be fired! What a PETTY thing to do...humilating this girl.!

[@cosmicredeemer3109]

Not just petty but racist

[@curlybeautyblogger]

Break the rules...have a seat. Simple.

[@laszlozoltan5021]

@@curlybeautyblogger an ugly hateful soul

[@supermanval]

​@@curlybeautybloggerit's an unconstitutional rule therefore it can be broken

[@Suzy-Pie]

​@@curlybeautyblogger I agree! She should be happy she received it right after the ceremony. The girl humiliated the rules so the favor was returned. Have a seat ma'am and contemplate your decision. Smh

[@phylliscurley2206]

If it wasn't for students and parents, schools would not have a job.

[@incognino2502]

As they both admitted She knew the rules, no special treatment, just do your dance afterwards.

[@supermanval]

Stupid unconstitutional rule

[@Suzy-Pie]

Exactly. She should have apologized to the principal for being blatantly disrespectful.

[@murphymurph7578]

Serve you right. Now, follow directions from now on.

[@Suzy-Pie]

Exactly

[@albertmatunda5387]

The first diploma "follow the rules".The principal was right

[@johnconnor4102]

Principle is fat and will die soon

[@michellesolis5594]

Agree

[@S.E.C-R]

The principle should be fired… this is absurd, she humiliated that girl in front of the whole school and the world now that it’s hit the internet. I’ve seen sooooo much more disruptive stunts pulled than this at graduations… Kids doing backflips or cartwheels, even juggling as they walked the stage and nothing happened to them, people cheered, clapped and laughed and the ceremony went on, it didn’t even stop or delay the ceremony!

[@ericmitchell4995]

How about recognizing that it’s not just “your” graduation…it’s everyone’s graduation. Behave in a manner that doesn’t disrupt everyone else’s experience.

[@clmhK5]

they were told not to make noise. A dance is not noise. And she can't control people's response to it. Usually you clap and shout, but they weren't allowed to do so.

[@melissahyslop1324]

Eric, Exactly!!

[@loveyourself2254]

She wasn’t disrupting anyone and also what is wrong with you THIS IS YOUR GRADUATION ya it’s everyone else’s but make it you own make this day yours

[@TahtahmesDiary]

It IS about every graduate tho. Collectively AND individually. It’s literally the graduates day, not the principal. The kids were told they could wave, kiss, or dance and punishing them for the reaction of the audience is a power trip period

[@supermanval]

​@@melissahyslop1324you trumptards are disgusting people

[@joebsniffs]

Schools trying to control your every thought and action up to the last second

[@Prebuilt_Room901]

Imagine going through 12 grades plus kindergarten and preschool and dancing to celebrate your achievement, and when a few people (some may not have even been her family) laugh, you don’t even get an award for it. That is some stupid stuff

[@debrareecesimons1]

Actually going through twelve grades is no big deal.. That's one problem in the united states everyone thinks it is so great to graduate from high school.. Certainly it is not any great feat. It is nice and then life goes on and there is more to accomplish.

[@onebourbononescotch]

​@debrareecesimons1 they have graduation from preschool, then kindergarten, then middle school, then high school. It's a bit crazy lol. In my day we just had high school graduation.

[@michalenapalumbo4093]

I feel so bad for her....this is a time of celebration...She did a very TINY respectful dance of joy......the Principal was wrong and needs to open her Heart...she ruined her and her proud Familys "Moment" in the Sun...

[@mappilakty]

That principal lady has a terribly sad life. What an embarrassment of a Karen.

[@shaneellis3239]

Someone needs to hold that principle accountable

[@pacnwguy9056]

I agree...a reprimand and an apology should suffice.

[@ivankaedinger3631]

How sad! Few seconds of dance brought to such a harsh punishment.😢

[@desert_jewels132]

ofc she was unavailable to speak ik she embarrassed SHE SHOULDDD BE mesi has always been a lot-💀

[@MitaMare]

This was a serious grose and unjust moment from the school. This young students treatment was uncalled for. She has earned her diploma. To be treated like this infant of her peers, friends and family was a total misrepresentation and abuse bordering on racism. She deserved more than apology. Shame on you school.

[@a81758]

That is ridiculous and so harsh. Let her celebrate, she has earned it!

[@coreybooker6355]

Facts

[@a81758]

@@coreybooker6355 I can't believe such pettiness.

[@MitaMare]

From NZ: congratulations young lady.

[@elaineford39]

The school district of Philadelphia should have a big dinner at a wonderful restaurant for all of the students who were denied their diplomas during that graduation ceremony. That way the young ladies would see how proud all Philadelphians are of the young people who have worked so hard. How dare they steal your joy for such a petty thing. They always have to show you "whose boss",even when it is ridiculous. I hope you have a wonderful dinner!

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

It was just one loser who could not control herself

[@crimsxndemize4175]

​@@1realtruthrightnow742you don't have a life,and if you do,ik it's miserable

[@tmilesffl]

Then you should throw the dinner and see how they act about entitlement when you are paying the bill.

[@jrize3228]

If I’m a taxpayer of Philadelphia, I ain’t paying for that dinner. She wasn’t discriminated against. She broke a rule…a very simple ridiculous rule, but it’s still a rule.

[@lyndawilliams4570]

That teacher has zero common sense. So ridiculous- it’s a joyful occasion- why can’t kids celebrate??

[@stoppy4]

The fact that she even had a 'denied diploma basket' beside her shows this was definitely not her first rodeo throughout her career. Such power abuse displayed, and what even the point?? She must love sucking joy out of people's life because she's miserable and as we all know, misery loves company.

[@stoppy4]

I get it if the student was flashing her middle fingers or shout out some curse words, but where in the world is dancing considered disrespectful

[@jinacunningham2488]

The basket is for Girls who may not attend graduation. I went there and know the policies and procedures along with the historybof that schools graduation requirements. She knew and received the consequences.

[@supermanval]

​@@jinacunningham2488it's unconstitutional though stupid trumptard

[@Suzy-Pie]

​@@jinacunningham2488 Exactly 💯

[@michellesolis5594]

Simple rule that she knows, yet chooses to defy it?

[@anshr1986]

Unpopular opinion - this is the moment to find out that principle and defame her and criticise her respectfully on social media so that she learns a lesson.

[@psxlady]

I love the way she gracefully walked across the stage.

[@rkobcan]

What a petty act, obviously the principal is not well educated or she would know you are to celebrate your success in life and if that means dancing across the stage then dance. I hope the school board disciplines the principal and that she offers a sincere apology to the student.

[@Suzy-Pie]

She's definitely well educated. Are you promoting a disregard of rules? That's scary. Education teaches you there's a time and a place for everything. That stage was not it. Education teaches you to make wise decisions. That was not one. Education teaches you self control. None was shown here.

[@rkobcan]

@@Suzy-Pie Unfortunately that is your opinion and I for one totally disagree with you. Having been a teacher for over 40 years I always encourage my students to celebrate their successes.

[@Suzy-Pie]

@@rkobcan That's perfectly fine to disagree with me. I disagree with you as well. However, I do agree with celebrating one's success. But there is a time and a place for that. Graduation parties are usually thrown following graduation for that reason. Or family trips or dinners. So, based on what you've stated, are you implying that it would be okay for EVERY student to make a celebratory gesture or dance at the next graduation ceremony???

[@michellesolis5594]

@rkobcan You are a teacher you say? Didn't we have own classroom policy too? No harm in celebrating. The issue here is NOT FOLLOWING THE RULE that as a teacher like you attending grad ceremonies hundreds of times knows this

[@rkobcan]

@@michellesolis5594 Sure glad you were not running any schools I taught at.

[@patriciasimpsonnewton9395]

One thing all leaders should know by now is your actions are being viewed and judged by the whole world not just the people in the room. Make sure that what you do is the hill you want to die on.

[@osvaldowahnon2157]

Yo, if this is how she acted during graduation... Im suprised any student made that 4 year stretch and actually made it to graduation 😜

[@Evil.Totoro]

That principle should be ashamed of herself. God forbid a young lady does a little dance of joy for her accomplishment. The principle also just tosses the diploma into the basket like it is nothing.

[@pacnwguy9056]

I agree, she should be reprimanded and apologize.

[@JS-fb6ww]

That psychotic principal even had a basket waiting on the stage to throw the diplomas into for when she would inevitably deny them to the graduates.

[@tmilesffl]

The basket is for the one who didn't show up for the ceremony. The other three rudes ones just got added.

[@skyletjasondean7727]

Graduate is meant for a happy occasion and a celebrated day. It's not like they are going to a dead person grave to grieve quietly. Graduate is not for the dead. It something to cheer for. Clapping is meant for that occasion.

[@roots4140]

Her dance was beautiful.

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

🤣🤣🤣 Yeah ok

[@jrize3228]

Yes it was, now if only she did it after the ceremony….then we wouldn’t be having this discussion as to why a lot of people need desperate attention these days.

[@Al-qs2gt]

Are you kidding? It was an extremely happy moment! 🤍

[@msjade2817]

That’s a good example of following a rule. Learn from your mistake, life is tougher ahead.

[@elw2827]

Well..I just found out that the principal has been " replaced ". The racists take the " L" on this one.

[@krazeniks]

Just saying the principal may not be all wrong ... If students can't even follow simple rules, they have the right to do that. The world is changing for sure ... We are normalising something like acting on a whim without looking at the situation. Why do you think teens nowadays have no respect for elders?

[@JSmith777]

... dancing and express joy in a once-in-a-lifetime event = no respect for elders? wow.. did you get the latest 21st century how-to-be-human update?