High school graduate says she was denied her diploma after dancing across stage

Four students at Philadelphia High School for Girls claim they were denied their diplomas on stage at graduation after their expressions of excitement drew reactions from the audience.
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[@RockStarDidit]

The principal was fired

[@malaikahs3841]

Good, she was totally out of line and was being a complete tyrant. What kind of miserable person robs children, who worked very hard, of such a huge life moment?

[@JayRay9999]

If this woman did this on stage, in front of everyone ... what abuse was going on during the school year? Shame on her!

[@traceytracey3756]

What abuse? Please define abuse in the legal term? Gawd!

[@JayRay9999]

@@traceytracey3756 Hi, not really sure what you are asking here. Could you please be more specific with your request? Thanks!

[@agunemon]

@@traceytracey3756 Abuse of power and authority. Like the act displayed on stage.

[@traceytracey3756]

@@agunemon First, you saw nothing that represented the legal term of abuse. Second, she has official powers and authority over the entire school and is allowed under that authority to act in the best interest of the entire school. Stop making stuff, to which you have no understanding of the actual definition.

[@traceytracey3756]

@@JayRay9999 You're making definitive accusation regarding alleged abuse. Then you suggest there maybe other possible abuses. You're wrong. Period.

[@heha9752]

This principle was on a power trip. She needs to be fired and psychologically evaluated. Total psycho.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

The reason they ban cheering during diploma time is because it drowns out the names of those standing next in line. Act like a clown on your own time 🤡

[@playlistofsongs]

Ghetto Boomqueeshas always ruin everything, especially when they are in groups and want to out queesha each other. 😝

[@madeleinerose7090]

@@afridgetoofar1818- How many times are you going to try to drag this tired, wilted straw man out? Oy! The only person in the entire space who was clearly and unambiguously in the wrong here was the so-called [trailer trash] principal. The people snickering in the audience should have remained quiet; nevertheless, that is not the responsibility of whomever was on the stage at that moment. Ignorance. Does it make your life difficult, generally?

[@traceytracey3756]

You're ridiculous. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@xenoemblem7]

@@afridgetoofar1818 We don't need a clown, you seem to be doing your job fine.

[@lifewithpriyam]

Omg have people forgotten what life is about? Just the sheer joy of existing? Denying a very natural expression of joy just for some stupid rules or ego satisfaction? What have we come to?

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Let her dance somewhere else. The ceremony is not about her trying to steal the show with her dancing.

[@lifewithpriyam]

@@normanspurgeon5324 let's not be so rigid about life. Yes, rules exist and some order is required but what she did was neither harmful nor negative. It was a very innocent expression of her feeling of achievement. The world needs more smiles, music and dance. 😊

[@taxicamel]

They DO celebrate .....AFTERWARDS .....when they "party". THIS is a ceremony ......NOT THE PLACE TO CELEBRATE!!!! 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. .

[@afridgetoofar1818]

The reason they ban cheering during diploma time is because it drowns out the names of those standing next in line. Act like a clown on your own time 🤡

[@TheRorschack]

She was informed of the rules. She knowingly broke them. Case closed.

[@EN-ne3hu]

"Joy Thief" Such a sweet delightful dance at that. Please give this principal a job down at "silence of the lamb jail"

[@dennakilpatrick4742]

Puh LEEZ! Follow the RULES!

[@traceytracey3756]

Muslim girls should not be behaving in an undignified manner.

[@ckret1805]

And why do ppl keep saying "follow the rules" ? When CLEARLY the only one who broke the rules was the so called "principal". The district put out a statement saying they "Do NOT condone the withholding of earned diplomas based on family members cheering ". Although the family did NOT cheer. But even if they DID....CLEARLY taking away their moment to receive their diploma was NOT following the rules per the district. So please fire the PRINCIPAL for breaking the rules! What's her consequence?

[@Carolyn-m7j]

You said a mouthful! Yes! I think they should take the principals diploma and withhold it until she apologizes, gets some training in common sense and common courtesy, and pays damages. Maybe they should redo the graduation. Even those that got their diplomas were harmed by this. What a bad memory of what should be positive for life. Sad. What a disgrace. The poor parents too. They have to hold back cheers for their child? That is like telling them not to blink their eyes or breathe. That is not normal. Something is not right with this principal. It feels like she is trying to program people to be docile unemotional zombies. Yet she showed emotion when she denied the diploma. Big ego.

[@AliciaGuitar]

People are being racist and assuming these girls did the same booty dance they saw another black girl do as her family blew air horns and screamed. Thats not what happened tho. Ppl are revealing themselves.

[@MrsB7491]

They don't fact check! They're repeating what they hear other's say! STUPID!!!

[@lovelee9809]

Because it drowns out the next students name when they dance and people laugh and cheer. Are you de*nse?

[@traceytracey3756]

Sorry, but the district wrote garbage. They know damn well that this principal didn't actually withhold the diploma. She denied her the diploma at that moment and gave it to her after. The teachers and Union backs the principal. Yall wonder while black kids finish last?

[@nikkirittenhouse7233]

Man give that girl what she works hard for… she was just happy she was finished with school…. This is just Krazy 😢😢😢

[@Legend0_o]

No one should have any control over someone's diploma no matter what they do, i think this is not justifiable to just throw away someone's hard earned diploma this just proves people are getting dumber and dumber by the minute

[@keahithefieryone8513]

@@Legend0_o They didn't throw it away, she got it just not in front of her friends and family

[@Legend0_o]

@@keahithefieryone8513 even so...

[@mariedeheryng1535]

FIRE that principal.😡

[@saidalichannel7517]

Family deserves apology.

[@Margret-Anne]

That’s ridiculous!! Why do all students have to follow the guidelines of graduation , but her??

[@DozingGreen-fz6rg]

@@Margret-Anne Because Americans are turning into terrorist apologists.

[@nataliabaez6818]

@@Margret-Anne The principal broke the rule. Look for the school district superintendent message saying so.

[@traceytracey3756]

Why? She needs to apologize to the school's staff and students for her foolishness.

[@traceytracey3756]

​@@nataliabaez6818No. She did not break a rule. There wasn't a rule. They simply said, they don't condone withholding a diploma that was earned. That's not a rule or policy. That was a statement reacting to the event.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

I would of snatch that paper so fast from her hand...she's never going to see that horrible principal again..i wouldnt go back after that experience haha

[@tilkingdom]

That was plain mean and cruel. That principle needs to retire from that business because she obviously doesn’t have a heart for kids.

[@sherribatko8981]

Needs to be put I assisted living facility, too old and other sred to be around YOUNG people She has NO JOY, MO LIFE, MO HAPPINESS . One would think some of that youth would rubb off on her Guss she's too far gone

[@AbuSiddiyq]

Let's be clear she doesn't have a heart for children of African descent if it was a body of ALL Caucasians students trust and believe the results will be different...

[@afridgetoofar1818]

The reason they ban cheering during diploma time is because it drowns out the names of those standing next in line. Act like a clown on your own time 🤡

[@TheRorschack]

No that was completely fair and just because the other students followed the rules just fine. Shes the one that knowingly broke the rules. Here are her consequences. Too bad suck it up buttercup.

[@CP-pe9ul]

This principal has no business being in any kind of administrative position, with power over people.

[@johannemesidor-dorsainvil651]

The comments here are surprising! It’s just a graduation people! That principal needs a life. That was a stride not a dance. I thought I was going to see a dance, twerking something. Can’t she be happy.

[@sherei9530]

Its not JUST a graduation. The last 4 years have been difficult. Let them show some personality and joy

[@nabawi7]

It says a lot about the kind of life these people who are defending this principle are living. Sad people who seem to be offended by a teenager celebrating a life achievement.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

The reason they ban cheering during diploma time is because it drowns out the names of those standing next in line. Act like a clown on your own time 🤡

[@MsSwamphag]

@@afridgetoofar1818 Do you cut and paste your reply on every comment?

[@afridgetoofar1818]

@@MsSwamphag yup

[@DSkehan2004]

That’s stupid denying someone of their diploma for dancing at your graduation.

[@nvr4getnnvr4give]

I recall this rule of no noise starting when I was in high school over 10 years ago. It was stupid then and it's stupid now. What point did she make by withholding their diplomas? That joy doesn't exist, that you cannot be praised for your hard work...? My mother passed while I was in my sophomore year, my father called me his problem child and embarrassment, so he refused to come to my graduation....I still went and held my head up high...I still graduated and that meant something to me. I feel heartbroken for them to not be able to experience that moment and to instead feel humiliated.

[@traceytracey3756]

Trust and believe, this was definitely a teachable moment she will NEVER forget. Next time, she'll think twice before being stupid. Besides, she's a Muslim. She should not do that anyway.

[@Rytexture]

@@traceytracey3756 This is more than about her. You cannot back her up on the second girl. Please admit that “Someone made a noise” Is not a strong enough reason to deny someone their diploma.

[@traceytracey3756]

@Rytexture I honestly cannot follow your comment. I don't know what you're asking? Admit? Noise? What?

[@nvr4getnnvr4give]

@traceytracey3756 wait so us Muslims cannot be happy and do a little jig? She didn't twerk across stage. She was excited. Withholding her diploma because others laughed is ridiculous. It's not a teachable moment, the only reason she will never forget it is because a precious moment was stolen from her.

[@traceytracey3756]

@nvr4getnnvr4give I said, it's a teachable moment, period! As for dancing, absolutely not. Muslim females are not to partake in dancing and definitely not in public. You are not a Muslim. You're a typical pretender. BTW, what's so wrong with twerking, if that's a person's choice? So, you can accept one form of dancing, but not another. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@Carolyn-m7j]

When someone makes weird rules, they need to be held accountable. What meds is that principal taking?

[@TheRorschack]

The rule is there to not disrupt the ceremony for the next student. These ceremonies are usually held in special venues where they have a set time in the space. Dancing causes extra cheering that would drown out the next students moment to walk across the stage. Holding the next students moment off every time someone wants to do some extra shit isnt a possibility because of time constraints that are outside of the schools control. If you sit down and think for like...2 seconds...its pretty obvious why the rule is in place. I dont like it. I dont get why the venues cant just allow for some extra time in between ceremonies for stuff like this. Whatever it is ot almost certainly ties back to money. But the logic behind the school setting this rule, probably before this principal was ever principal...is sound. And its absolutely selfish to think youre above everyone else and can dance across the stage if you were told thats not allowed. Go dance at one of the parties afterwards. You know what graduation is for? Its not for you. Its for your family. At my graduation every single one of us was just ready to get the bullshit outta the way so we could go live it up with our friends at the after parties. But we were all there because our families all came out to see it.

[@lovelee9809]

Agreed

[@traceytracey3756]

So, you agree, that there were rules? Case closed.

[@traceytracey3756]

Philadelphia public school children would make the Pope take crack.

[@JSmith777]

@@TheRorschack if they don't have the budget to rent the place for an extra hour (on this once-in-a-lifetime event).. i am truly worrying about the quality of education they can provide to these kids...

[@Carolyn-m7j]

How does she treat her family? Does she tell her dog not to jump when he's excited?

[@healingbyqurannow]

Poor dog😅

[@traceytracey3756]

Why are you all not understanding something so damn basic? She learned a valuable lesson.

[@0777god]

These kids did 12 YEARS!! They SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO FEEL EXCITED PERIOD!! PARENTS & KIDS SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHTS TO BE EXCITED FOR THAT SPECIAL MOMENT!! And for schools to deny them of THAT Special Moment in their lives. It’s SOOO wrong!!

[@adxlib]

I can only imagine what this principal has inflicted when there’s not an audience of adults to witness. Looks like she’s so far gone, she’s conditioned her abusive behaviours as appropriate practice and lost an acceptable understanding for what constitutes decorum befitting an educational environment vs punitive authoritarianism. I’d bet money racial bias is a driving factor as well. Suffice to say, this principal should… well, not be allowed near minors, young adults, nor have leadership over staff. FIRE HER.

[@sashamassey8385]

Just another way to disrespect and exact vengeance against someone because they need to hurt people to feel good. Too many people like that enjoy spreading misery.

[@xinhongjia5042]

The dancing was nice! The principal should give her a hug!

[@traceytracey3756]

😂😂For a Muslim girl, it was disrespectful.

[@k.masino5590]

Wow, totally unacceptable. My heart is breaking for these kids. For anyone unaware this is a special admit girls school. So without question these girls worked extremely hard the past four years. That principle should NOT be a principle.

[@DozingGreen-fz6rg]

Then they shouldn't let anyone attend wearing those fascist, female-oppressive hoods.

[@traceytracey3756]

836 students total. Almost 300 senior graduates who worked just as hard; yet, she's the specialist student? Yeah, okay.

[@purpledancerbmw5279]

Intelligent ladies know not to do a durn football dance at graduation. Unsafe and ignorant!

[@Carolyn-m7j]

It's sad. These kids will probably remember this principal for one thing. Ruining their graduation they worked so hard for and looked forward to. Congratulations Ms. Principal. What a fine legacy. Your children will be so proud of you. NOT! What a fine foot note for you in the history books. Lady, you are your own worst enemy. Get a life! And be nice to your dog!

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Let her go dance somewhere else besides the ceremony-maybe she learned something, but I doubt it-

[@TheRorschack]

Uhhh...the student ruined her own graduation. That was all on her. She knew the rules. All the other students followed the rules. If she didnt like the rules she shouldve attended a different school.

[@itsjohnny628]

And she was honoring her sister ho have been murdered. That principal is a shi*ty human..

[@TheRorschack]

@@itsjohnny628 no. Youre just dumb. The event isnt about her or her sister. Its about her class graduating. The rule is there because of time constraints outside of the schools control. The principal probably didnt even make that rule, she just had to enforce it.

[@myrtistaylor5759]

@@TheRorschack being excited is against the rules??

[@mountupwithwingsaseagles2446]

The principal needs to be investigated for being prejudiced. Something is very wrong with all this and I'd be investigating her whole background and she would be fired along with being exposed to every media venue. The families need to call a lawyer and see if they can sue. God bless the girls and families and may they be compensated 🙏 They should be made to have another graduation ceremony for these girls also.

[@TheRorschack]

Not even close. This students family needs to be sued for defamation. Crying racism because you knowingly broke a rule doesnt fly sport. Now think...use that brain of yours...what happens when you do things like dance across the stage? More cheering occurs. And what do you think happens when more cheering occurs? Its a disruption to an already rehearsed ceremony...now, this is gonna be hard for someone like you to follow so pay close attention on this one...the school is under this magical little thing called a "time constraint" because the ceremony is being held in a special venue. Which means the school and principal have no control over that time constraint...that means they HAVE to be done by a specific time and disruptions to the ceremony means the ceremony might not be able to be finished. So they HAVE to keep going on with reading the names. That means all the extra cheering you caused by dancing across the stage drowns out the next students moment and ruins it for them. All because you thought you were a special snowflake. Welcome back to reality where racism doesnt motivate the majority of people like you seem to believe it does...i wonder why that is? Perhaps its because YOURE the racist? Just a thought, there must be some reason youre projecting it onto everyone right?

[@sueann9065]

The principal behaved like a bitter, power-hungry dictator.

[@MrsB7491]

The comments shows that no one cares about black women! The girls didn't break any rules. Some ppl in the crowd did! I am glad this power struck Karen of a principal is going to be reprimanded and she deserves more than that! Sweethearts, you guys didn't deserve this no matter what anyone says! We will see you both at your college graduation's. The hate you're receiving, is coming from ppl who don't want you to succeed!

[@Margret-Anne]

Your a black racist!

[@JaejoongPrincess]

Rules are for everyone regardless of color.

[@MrsB7491]

@@JaejoongPrincess they didn't break the rules Einstein 🤦🏾‍♀

[@JaejoongPrincess]

@@MrsB7491 Well, she did which resulted in consequences.

[@MrsB7491]

@@JaejoongPrincess You clearly didn't read the article, neither do you know anything about the situation. The School District of Philadelphia said that there is no such rule that prohibits celebrations. The audience are asked to hold their applause, so what rule did the young women break?

[@nataliabaez6818]

If I was this child’s mother, I would have this principal’s head in a plater by the end of the week. Life miles stones are to important to be ruin this blatantly. At the very least she needs to publicly apologize ro this student and her parents.

[@shanthala1345]

love the girl,love her vibe!! The principal should be embarrassed 🤷‍♀️

[@gabaice9677]

The principal is jealous and a sadist. She could not do this in her time and she is denying these beautiful angles the joy of high school graduation. Shame on her 1000x

[@quiannathompson927]

This is sickening the behavior of the principal there was no room for negativity but yet and still the principal choose to make this into a disciplinary action. So what she was over joyed of her accomplishment isn’t this what it’s about. Disappointing and unacceptable behavior and reaction from the principal and I hope and pray that something is done about correcting this!!!

[@traceytracey3756]

Damn right. I bet the kid learned a valuable lesson. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rytexture]

@user-kr4rz5hn4n Yes

[@Rytexture]

@@traceytracey3756 And I don’t understand how this is teaching her a lesson? You can say it’s childish and will affect her future but colleges expect you to enjoy your graduation. Not all colleges and businesses only except kids who sit dead silent with no friends and never enjoy themselves. I don’t think any do.

[@traceytracey3756]

@Rytexture Please show me anywhere in the colleges' curriculum their expectation for you to enjoy yourself at graduation? That doesn't even make sense. Teachable, good or bad, it is still teachable. She will consider her actions before performing them.

[@Rytexture]

@user-kr4rz5hn4n Please define “Apespit” for me because I am certain it is not a word.

[@yusufahmadi]

I think the principle is a psychopath, she likes and loves torturing her students by humiliating them. She loves stealing this important once in a life time moment of someone.

[@Carolyn-m7j]

Wow! You sure have her figured out! I have noticed a bad attitude for graduates this year. I think they are frustrated the students were strong enough to overcome all the sabotage on them and still graduate. Instead of celebrating, they want them in mourning. Graduation card will read "Deepest sympathy on your graduation".

[@ravishing-troop5276]

Principal....

[@Radioman7600]

I hated High School. Some of the teachers were really on their own power trip. Studied my butt off to make sure I could get the hell out. Graduation was a happy day.

[@traceytracey3756]

Let me guess, you also hate the government?

[@barbaragundrum3430]

They should not be able to just get away with stealing her joy. 😠

[@JN-wr9he]

It is outright bullying and intimidation, and abuse of a position of power. Picking like that on small details as if they are monkeys she trains!

[@nataliabaez6818]

I agreed. The principal needs to be penalized in some way.

[@schemikaspears8184]

I would’ve kindly took my diploma out that basket… I mean damn the first young lady JUST WAVED TO HER FAMILY I mean they can’t wave!!? GTFOH!! It couldn’t have been my child cuz I would’ve raised hell!! 😡😡😡

[@traceytracey3756]

And, you would be stupid. Philly schools are trash and so are the parents who don't try to support them.

[@traceytracey3756]

Do you ever wonder why big city public school kids turn out to be the worse underachieving out of all schools? Basic fundamentals are ignored.

[@5thdegreekempo]

Principle is a Hippo

[@terriwityofineass6068]

"She heard a noise," therefore : How utterly stupid

[@vistulacooper6802]

1981........I DANCED. My Classmates EXPECTED me to because I was Class Clown and Most Spirited😁😂 What was the problem again?

[@Derrty-DANCE]

Why she just didn’t snatched it out of her hands?

[@johnson8478]

Kinda ridiculous….was expecting to see a spectacle when I clicked play, instead I see a normal HS kid happy and enjoying being in the moment. Shame on the school……

[@Mediation456]

You know it is really interesting. 175 year history. Lets do the math 175 years ago they would not have been in attendance. The policy needs to berevoked and the principal needs to be fired. She could not go to an affluent neighborhood and do this yet she did it there. Yes the state needs to write her up and suspend her for the Summer. What she did was rude and hurtful to all the families who had to watch this playout and the children.

[@nataliabaez6818]

Exactly ! Principals of schools in nice neighborhoods are terrified of parents. My experience.

[@neverendingmods]

Wanna avoid this happening in the future? Fire that principal. How can you tell people graduating they cant clap or cheer? Such a miserable woman.

[@joe.oneill]

Girl's High lists a total enrollment of 836 with a 94% graduation rate. I'm guessing there were a little over 200 in their class. 192+ followed the rules, 8 of them did not, they paid the consequence for their actions.

[@MrsB7491]

@@joe.oneill She said the parents can't clap or cheer, not the students! So technically none of the young ladies broke the rules!

[@Kenl-dz4te]

It stupid she needs some dic in her life. It never gonna be 100 percent perfect. She should know that. 4 students so what. Probably undercover racist. How's Muslim student got a none Muslim principal..

[@Kenl-dz4te]

​@@joe.oneill They young females. The protocol is wrong. It never gonna be perfect. People being happy. It like going to a funeral and saying no one cry or you will be kicked out. It not right. Why get a diploma straight face and all up tight. Wrong school

[@clmhK5]

@@MrsB7491 And she didn't make noise. they said she danced, and very little I might add. they were talking like she did a whole runway dance routine

[@edwinarcilla5888]

Where's the principal? Why wasn't she interviewed? She needs to explain as a human being. She needs to be held accountable.

[@ThinkOutsideTheBox-fn2tq]

She was transferred to different school for her safety but never fired

[@wendyortelli8073]

Up coming generations are not going to be forced to conform, and they shouldn’t. They earned that privilege. It wasn’t the principal’s to take, especially for behavior so minor.

[@thejjw]

This was the Principal's last spiteful power trip moment. Trying to negatively influence these children's lives. She is for sure getting off on it watching the videos and feeling happy about her achievement. Sick sick sick... She should be happy for the students and encourage them to show how proud they are of what they've achieved and assure them they are ready to take on other challenges too. Unfortunately, she did not get that memo (I am here to help these children grow) when she became Principle!

[@TheRorschack]

Not at all. This was a selfish student getting what she deserved. Its well documented that doing extra shit on the stage at these ceremonies causes more cheering. This is a disruption to the flow of the ceremony which is under time constraints set by the venue its being held in...not the school that its for...so they HAVE to keep reading because this is already rehearsed and timed on their part. If they hold it up for everybody to cheer some more the ceremony isnt able to be finished. So naturally all the extra cheering drowns out the next students moment to walk across the stage. If you stop and think for like...a second...it makes a lot of sense why the rule is in place. And the student admits she was well informed of the rule. So she KNOWINGLY broke the rule because she thought she was better than the other students there. She found out really fast that she isnt better than anyone else. Be smarter than this sport.

[@jmwilsoND]

@@TheRorschack You seem very invested in this situation and have quite a rigid stance on teen behavior ... any chance you're in this video handing out diplomas?

[@traceytracey3756]

😂😂😂You people are pathetic.

[@daverichards9141]

The Principal had a lovely shiteating grin on her face. Cheer, clap, shout, CELEBRATE!

[@juord]

Proof school is a prison

[@healingbyqurannow]

If you show your happiness at your Graduation this is against the stupid rules of our school 😂

[@doggydogz]

What's the name of the dance?

[@Carolyn-m7j]

No Bow Wow! Do not jump for joy when I feed you your milk and cookies. I will deny you your dog tags.

[@michellecrocker2485]

What kind of fascist school does this to their students? They should get sued

[@pauld6316]

Ive been to 4 graduations int he last 2 years. it literally turns into a competition of who can be more funny on stage and who in audience can be the loudest supporter and say the funniest thing. All four times it tripled the graduation ceremony time. The schools have to constantly stop till the crowd calms down. Your more then welcome to celebrate at your homes and parties afterwards. Its called a gra ceremony....not party Rules are rules if you cant follow rules at your graduation, shit well good luck in life.

[@RobGomez-p6k]

Shut up😮😮😮

[@juddin03]

That principal should be humiliated and fired!!!!

[@DFullerLisa]

We have bigger issues to worry about with our schools than a student dancing. She just did a happy dance. It wasn't like she was twirking

[@traceytracey3756]

That's exactly why public school are in the toilet. People like you making excuses for foolishness.

[@andreiliver9295]

What type of celebratory ceremony prohibits audience members from cheering or clapping? That principal must have lived a very miserable life.

[@ariscosollover73]

It's not that she took a lot of time dancing. And it's not that she danced inappropriately too.

[@burkrivers52]

the principal should be sent to the principal's office

[@skincareproductsandreceipt250]

This principal should be fired if she cannot take children being happy after working for so long she is not to be in the educational system as a teacher or principal you should be happy to see your pupil succeed not deprive even their parents of the joy of cheering for them so bad

[@tiffany38126]

I just know the principal is losing her mind and not getting any rest😂😂😂

[@daryllasangma5396]

"I don't think I broke any rule"she was told not to dance 🤣 Don't dance , dance latter .

[@-Neutron-Star]

Tyrant Principal!

[@JasmineSwann]

I thought the Gritty meant twerking or something. I think allowing each student applause time after their name is called and while they are walking back to their seat is reasonable. No applause is unreasonable for such a special occasion. I understand not breaking the rules, but the rules must first be given - like you must walk normally and not do anything to amuse the audience. Still, I think graduation ceremony reform is needed. Note to self: Be that parent who starts a petition to gather signatures from all of the parents in my child's graduating class demanding to allow applause.😁

[@margaretnorvell9555]

The rules apply to everyone.

[@klove6643]

It still the best day they made it

[@behuman3801]

This rule of not applauding should be flushed down the toilet What nonsense Anyone can applaud

[@jdashie]

Follow directions...life skills. Ur told not to dance... Follow directions...self control..life skills. In the workforce u will be fired...

[@jessp8238]

While your CEO does dr*gs and bangs his secretary. Yup, just keep following the “rules” 😂😂

[@743_jayeshpatil7]

The school should organize a special graduation ceremony for those who were denied diploma on the graduation day as an Apology.

[@safouane.7841]

Why is this rule even existing ? In a moment of joy, depriving people from expressing it?

[@rebeccayoung4019]

Why should people have to keep quiet at a joyus occasion? BIZARRE!

[@pwieland3934]

Appalling. Just appalling. No reason to deny and embarass these girls. What a crappy thing to do to kids who came of age in a pandemic.

[@Cheersthewinners]

High school graduation is not the serious. They got their diplomas at the end so why is this news? And the second mom is acting so dramatic like she is about to cry. People act like graduating high school is the best thing that will ever happen to them in life.

[@clmhK5]

It's a once in a lifetime event. They are celebrating 12 years. That's a long time.

[@Cheersthewinners]

@@clmhK5 girls high has rules during graduation which includes no dancing on stage, clapping and cheering. She was told these rules and went against them.

[@kuriousy]

Because Graduation is a celebration of you coming to the end of your Academic journey, that’s why whenever in middle school, high school, and college they give you your diploma. That’s years and years of hard work you put in for your own life. It celebrates the end of your hard work for now. They’ll never get the chance for their Highschool graduation ceremony again.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

So the rule was no celebrating during a celebration?🦧 Why even have a graduation cermony at all, according to you highschool is so meaningless they should of just thrown their diplomas in the trash...idk what your background is but i can assure you high school grads are rarer than you think in that area and frankly that graduation might be the best thing to happen in their lives..kinda petty to assume everyones life is as well off as yours..your privilege is showing😒

[@Cheersthewinners]

@@scaredofghosts6813 high school graduation isnt the the most important part of one’s life so this isn’t news worthy. The young lady know there rules were no dancing on stage. Girls High likes decorum during graduations and a lot of schools are enforcing the no cheering rule because every graduate doesn’t have anyone there to cheer for them. Imagine 10 names were called before you and they all had family cheering for them and then once your name is called nobody cheers for you. That’s sad and embarrassing

[@winst0n888]

So the rules applied to everyone else but her? Love it how alot of people think the Principal is the problem. All she had to do was accept her diploma and THEN do her dance. She would still be violating the rules but they could not do a thing to her once she had possession of her degree. This was a great life lesson for her.

[@gettin2knome828]

She didn't break a rule. No dancing wasn't a rule. The audience broke the rule n she was blamed. She can't control ppl. If she fell n the audience gasped would she be held accountable? lol weird joy is healthy.

[@Vivenk88]

This story should anger anyone who is a decent human being. It's good that principal got fired and I hope she never works with students again. Extremely toxic behavior to take offense at the happiness of a student.

[@barbieblue3336]

High school graduate "do not say nothing" take the diploma back now Rules. Decorum.

[@wifegrant]

Get rid of graduation ceremonies. The rest of the world doesn't have them. Why are kids being congratulated for achieving something that the majority of people have achieved.

[@Carolyn-m7j]

Bow Wow! Obey me! I am principal. Worship me! Bow Wow, Bow now and eat your chow and shut up! Gee! This is crazy! These poor kids! I am in tears for them!

[@Solatso]

WOW, the entitlement in this comment section....just.....WOW. All she had to do was walk across the stage, take her diploma and go home. It's the simplest thing and folks just can't....I weep for the future. I'm out of words....just wow.

[@shuntayadavis9086]

Shine bright like the Stars you all are!! 🌌🌠🌌🌠🌌🙌🏽💕🙌🏽💕🌌🌠🌌And let nothing or no one dim your LIGHT!!!🌟🌟💫🌟🌟💫🌟🌟💫

[@nosafespaceforhate]

Sue them.

[@Guda88]

Alot of highschools do this its a control issue that needs to be stopped.

[@Kenl-dz4te]

No they say don't do it cause of the time issue.. But they don't penalize the student like that. The bs..it culture shaming

[@Guda88]

@@Kenl-dz4te I went to a all boys catholic highschool in Philadelphia where 90% of the student body was white and they did this to kids at my graduation.

[@Kenl-dz4te]

@Matthew Gutekunst They can do it but it is wrong. It a time of celebration. She does some foot works while going forward. That principle needs to retire. You can't bridle children happiness cause she is miserable

[@IkennaKonkwo2-lz8lj]

She shouldn’t have danced during graduation. She should’ve known these rules already. She just finished high school. Any mature adult should know better than that. How foolish.

[@JSmith777]

... it is a GRADUATION.. a happy event.. not a funeral.. hack.. even in funerals, you are allow to clap and celebrate life... they need to fire the principal and hire a proper party planner to make the event successful next year

[@IkennaKonkwo2-lz8lj]

@@JSmith777I don’t think you understand my point. All she had to do was just walk across the stage, receive her diploma, and sit back down. A graduation is also about being professional, and she was doing the wrong thing. You’re supposed to carry yourself a certain way. She’s at a different level now, and she should know what she should and shouldn’t do. Yes I found it weird and crazy how the crowd wasn’t supposed to applaud while the students graduated.

[@JSmith777]

@@IkennaKonkwo2-lz8lj you might be right in some countries that graduation ceremonies need to be serious and "professional" (meaning no laughing no cheering.. no smiling?!) all I can say is that I am lucky that my graduation ceremony was fun. The Principal introduced each one of us as we walk on the stage. I even held both my arms up and cheered. so the way the girl danced onto the stage, i think it's graceful and fun.. then she got penalized ... why? :O

[@helloAll727]

This upsets me. What a cruel intention. She needs to get fired and slapped by Will.

[@Rosannavhawaii]

lol,,slapped and punched these girls worked hard to get to graduate principal was so cruel like wtf...so racist

[@KashMommy39984]

The principal wasn’t clearly happy of an dance that didn’t make sense . Let the girl dance it’s her celebration of her day give her diploma

[@cgp113]

Principal should be fired

[@LizSmith-f8c]

Racism at its best!!! Please,i hope that lady was fired!!!

[@jmurphy6011]

Can people stop acting like graduating high school is some difficult achievement? You show up for four years and they move you along. Setting the bar awfully low if that's what you are celebrating.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

In that area highschool grads are rarer than you think unfortunately

[@shannsimms9072]

It’s definitely an achievement. Especially when you’re loved ones aren’t alive to do it themselves

[@MrsB7491]

You don't know what her family history is....she could be the first or second generation of High graduates in her family. Have you looked at the stats on HS drop outs lately? I am not talking about adults who returned and got their G.E.D. and Diplomas. I am talking 17 and 18 years old who aren't completing this "non difficult" task? This is the first of your big graduations, so it is a big deal! It encourages them to push forward!

[@jmurphy6011]

@@MrsB7491 it's a participation trophy and encourages awards for accomplishing nothing.

[@MrsB7491]

@@jmurphy6011 in your town maybe! Every high school in Philly has an education requirement to graduate. This school has a higher requirement because it's a special admissions school. If you live some place in America, where there are no requirements to graduate, then you should have that school district investigated.

[@Rytexture]

I know a bunch of people are saying the first girl didn’t recieve her diploma because she “acted like a clown“ i dont get it either. But can someone please explain. If there is any reason that’s better than, “someone made a noise“, please inform me why the second girl shown in the video was denied? I am expecting a bunch of people to say, “she broke the rules“ im talking about the girl who DIDN’T DANCE

[@Elizabeth-o2j]

Do what you're told, that's how you honor others!

[@tammychristian1479]

Man , I hope the Lord exchanges that hard heart you have for a health of flesh

[@ax3226]

She even has a basket ready to deny them 🤦🏻‍♂️ What a sad women!

[@traceytracey3756]

😂😂😂Chile, please.

[@bruce838]

She did what she was asked not to do.

[@noneya5824]

Wow really? That is bull .I danced across the stage on my graduation after all I went through to graduate

[@traceytracey3756]

I bet you have a low paying job, as well.😂

[@ShaKimono]

On Tonight's Episode of PALE CONTROL

[@farouqomaro598]

That principal was hired from North Korea

[@normanspurgeon5324]

"I just want to do everything wrong and still pick up 1st prize" (Mose Allison) these people want to taunt and flaunt, and act like they're innocent. You are not the center of the ceremony- respect it for what it is, and dance somewhere else.

[@leelew.1462]

I don't agree with the school, but doing that after each student makes the ceremony longer.

[@agunemon]

I get crowd control to lessen noise so people can hear their names BUT SHE DID NOT RILE UP THE CROWD NOR DID THEY ACT DISRESPECTFULLY! This principal is powertripping and is bitter and spiteful!

[@nadineserna8796]

No cheering allowed. How weird. That lady is a bully!

[@CordayCorday]

I would have snatch tht shit and left the school 😂

[@josecastillo4559]

All of you supporting this girl need to wake up and understand the need for order, discipline, rules, and respectful behavior. Kids are getting more and more out of control. They were warned ahead of the ceremony NOT to do certain things. The school does this to keep order to a ceremony that is focused on honor and respect. Dancing down the stage like a jack ass is unacceptable behavior. Shame on her and her family for not accepting the consequences. There is a time and place to act like a fool....it's called your house. I'm glad for the principal. This is how to hold people accountable for their actions.

[@Chihuahua-chica]

She was celebrating her achievement, she didnt burn down a daycare. The school needs to calm down

[@TheNeckbender]

Well that was an anticlimax. For me!! 😡 Expected so much more from this story, after reading the headlines! So they got their diplomas anyways. Wow!! 🥴😒 I don't even live in that country! What a waste of minutes. Gotta go, this is a waste too!

[@kimelkins9147]

Lawsuit coming