High school graduate denied his diploma | GMA

Why wearing a Mexican flag draped over his graduation gown resulted in a student getting reprimanded over dress code.
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[@karensmyth1215]

His efforts towards his education, his grades, his 4 years in high school is what that diploma stands for not what he wore.

[@ccsilva6110]

Thank you thats what I say .

[@rgarri6396]

4 years? Could be 6 years! You know, you know. Me bro man!

[@777mvtt]

@@tubeguy4066 Why can't he represent Mexico? He has pride. He isn't racist. This school was racist.. millions agree

[@ChinaWhiteChinaWhite]

@@deniseross8108 wow you really are a piece of shit

[@eepywum]

@@deniseross8108 You don’t even know him? You’re judging someone based on their attitude and voice? Tf :|

[@elchapojr6219]

School officials always trying to prove a point even at the last day of school....

[@creatingreality291]

Like seriously.. after giving him his diploma they never have to see each other again EVER. She was being petty lol

[@buckaroobanzai8022]

@@deniseross8108 That is a horribly sad viewpoint

[@___zeke___7581]

@@deniseross8108 When did society have rules about wearing a flag on your shoulders?

[@xavierbelmont8935]

@@deniseross8108 this is shitty point of view and here's why we can show our patriotism where ever we damn well please because we are american but because he is a Mexican and he is show his country patriotism that's not ok no this is wrong everyone has a right to show there patriotism where ever and when ever we please no job place is going to deny you employment just because you are be patriotic toward you country no actually it's the opposite the love hiring people with an amazing spirit such as this young man has and also he may already be employed in high school I was and I showed my patriotism when I walked in my interview with an american flag on my shirt and don't tell me it's not the same thing because you damn well know it's the same thing and that there was no reason for the woman to deny him the ability to get his diploma just because he was being patriotic no I smell rasict school that doesn't like people like him to open their eyes to the real world and to not speak their mind and society says to those people shut the hell up and think like we do be that mindless robot we make you and that's not ok maybe you don't like showing your patriotism but others do and they weren't just be racist to him they were being racist toward a whole country and to anyone who came from there to america.

[@wilkerwilkerbese905]

@@deniseross8108 fucking bot

[@blessbythelord23]

They saw his flag when he walked through that door. He sat through the whole ceremony with the flag on and no one said anything, but soon as he goes up on the stage to receive his diploma he gets humiliated by the principal in front of everyone and without his diploma. Sad

[@bribread]

@@JosePerez-ok8ez nopaleroooo

[@luzrodriguez1214]

@@JosePerez-ok8ez 🖕🏼

[@brad9092]

He made a bad choice. Plain and simple. It’s his own fault. No one else.

[@bane8462]

@@JosePerez-ok8ez fuck America

[@BlackShogun1]

Exactly on point like a sword...

[@carltoncoleman454]

The crazy thing about this is that he is not required to attend graduation to get his diploma and yet they withhold it because of a dress code violation. That's just petty!

[@howyalikdemapls]

That’s my thought on this as well. They typically hand them a diploma cover at the ceremony and give the diploma separately. The ceremony is just a costume party. He could go up there and take a dump on the state and it shouldn’t affect getting his diploma at all, although he may be in legal trouble for indecent exposure or something like that.

[@woodenchicken8743]

@Headstrong Republic i don't know where you went to high school but neither i nor any of my college friends that went to different high schools signed anything but we did have a rehearsal where we got dresscoded. It was the responsibility of the staff to tell the teen that he couldn't wear the flag

[@aceace605]

It's quite possible that he didn't drape the flag over himself until he was on his way to the stage. It's not like he had to wear it the entire time he was sitting.

[@sidneycarrizalez8906]

Exactly, he wasn’t given his “rolled up paper” he chose to attend. He was being ignorant too. I don’t understand why no one from his family talked some sense into him. I’m Mexican myself, proud of course but I know better not to disrespect this country in that way. It is my second home

[@neoochoa8389]

@@sidneycarrizalez8906 so representing your home and culture is disrespectful to America? Makes so much sense

[@Kyuubi39]

Our school didn't even give us diplomas. Everyone had to come back after graduation to pick it up. They handed us empty envelopes

[@JordanWilliams-ix2td]

*EXACTLY!* 😂 What you're receiving on stage is LITERALLY just for the ceremony & picture. In reality it's actually empty, your diploma is most likely not even printed yet, it's still at the factory 😂

[@yourname5157]

Haha good one same here.

[@dougie2fly538]

@@JordanWilliams-ix2td speak for yourself. I got my shit on the spot

[@minoena]

same here

[@ren7784]

My daughter's whole class gets theirs mailed. When I graduated in 1994, they did that too.

[@Fustro]

The principal was wearing SANDALS which was against the dress code, that principal needs to get fired

[@wassupnetwork5058]

If that wee really a rule then the matter would be simply resolved with an apology which I am sure she or he would be willing to do.

[@norasteel5353]

The Principal wasn't graduating!

[@Fustro]

@@norasteel5353 The dress code is for Students and Staffs to follow

[@Y2Jerms]

Rules are different for those in power.

[@yoligooding]

Who cares about the principal we are talking about the graduating class.

[@chrundlethegreat1960]

I puked at my graduation because I got drunk the night before. They still gave me mine.

[@pingpong5877]

It didn't break the dress code.

[@zunecyan9010]

They thought you were sick 😷

[@ingamingpc1634]

Because they actually have a great sense of humor maybe

[@ingamingpc1634]

Because they thought you were sick probably

[@anthonyperez2406]

@@pingpong5877 imagine denying someone 12 years of hard work because of a dress code lmao.

[@heysoulsister6247]

They decided to tell him this just as he was reaching for his diploma? At that point wouldn’t you think it’s a little too late to be telling him this?

[@gloriaolajimi6200]

Right??? Like, ok violation of dress code: AND? He's about to leave y'alls school! It doesn't matter at that point smh

[@purplepride94]

I was about to say...why last minute when he is up on stage in front of everyone. So humiliating

[@jennamiller7016]

I agree and that’s humiliating in front of everyone

[@catandrobbyflores]

I remember at my graduation they told us if we were out of dress code we wouldn't be allowed to walk on stage and get ours and that was if we decorated our caps too. This is way too late to tell him he cant get it. And let's be honest here, you're telling me no one noticed the bright flag BEFORE the ceremony started?

[@nscene8166]

FORREAL like i know damn well y’all had some meet up w everyone before the ceremony thing and they never thought to tell him that at that time???

[@gnick66]

I have a hard time believing nobody noticed that he was wearing that until he got all the way up on stage.

[@CherryBlossomBlyue]

This!

[@argentiskyblau159]

Selective video editing. He asked before and they said no and he still put it on. This is just the news trying to stir things up without giving the full picture. Google his name and it will be one of the pages.

[@heavenlymilano]

Nobody noticed it because the dress code was not super important as it were stated by the racist superintendent.

[@rickreynolds9306]

@@heavenlymilano can you read? "Selective video editing. He asked before and they said no and he still put it on. This is just the news trying to stir things up without giving the full picture. Google his name and it will be one of the pages."

[@MrsBFinesse]

Unless he hide it in the gown, they are pretty big.lol

[@tinkerbrittany]

Just give him his damn diploma. If they cared that much they would’ve told him to take it off before reaching the stage.

[@sschevmale24]

He asked before the ceremony they said no. He still did it

[@fd985]

Multiple people are saying they did, and that he knew what he was doing. It's basic dress code, there's no need try to look like a victim. I can't say refusing to give him the diploma is the best idea but if they genuinely warned him and let him know what was going on then of course he needs to apologize for not following rules.

[@genm5998]

He got his diploma 4 days later

[@MzCrystal-7]

Exactly I hate stuff like this so what he had the Mexican flag draped on him

[@LMmccallL57]

He had at least four years of high school to figure out the rules, with the dress code included. Why would he need to be told what he should already know, within minutes or hours before showing up?

[@scorpioking9536]

To recieve a diploma you are REQUIRED to complete "x" amount of credits over a 4 year stint. Also depending on the school system a certain GPA. In no code of conduct anywhere it says a student will not receive their diploma at graduation for any reason at graduation ceremony. Atleast in Florida and NY school systems. This brought to you by a former school teacher.

[@cris2085]

@Hard RIGHT MeXXican He didn't apologize and already got his diploma, so shut your dumb ass up

[@obiwankesnowbi9807]

@Hard RIGHT MeXXican u can change ur username, u donkey.

[@cris2085]

@Hard RIGHT MeXXican no he didn't, you dumbass little kid

[@lenforstell1139]

I see. So this, you will support. But lemme guess, when it’s vaccine time, “BEND OVER”, right???????????

[@zahven]

@@lenforstell1139 what?

[@fabiicaza1066]

Even if it was against the dress code, why did no one tell him that BEFORE he walked. Like did no teacher o authority bother to tell him while he was seated or in line?? Why wait until he is at the front? Ive seen students get dress coded at grad ceremonies and the school still gave them theor diplomas because it has nothing to do with u graduating. They didnt need to be assholes about it.

[@honeylilies1]

@Headstrong Republic he was standing in line, I literally just graduated and while standing in line they made sure everyone’s tassels were on the right side of the cap, made sure the pins were on the right side of the stole and that we didn’t look a mess going up on stage, so why would every single teacher and staff let him sit down with the flag and get in line with it on, AS WE SEE ON VIDEO.

[@ryanbelden1906]

Based on this news source we have no way of knowing when or how he put on the flag. Also with covid who knows what things are in place for stricter and safer school graduation

[@doodooman841]

Every single graduate and their parents since the 60's (at least) know waaaaay ahead of time what's expected during a graduation ceremony.

[@kennardsmithwatson4192]

Exactly

[@VB-fo1oc]

If it’s not about the flag, why allow him to line up & make his way ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT 🤔😒 just to embarrass him

[@ahchwathofrevben8856]

Exactly smfh

[@wassupnetwork5058]

I agree, but didn’t he put it on at the stage? If so, that was willful disregard. My question is did he vote? That would have been a more effective assertion of his political position.

[@WadeWilson-]

Come on... people are just cry babies these days. It's tradition, you have to dress properly for a formal event. He didn't want to obey this simple rule... Just put the fkn robe get your diploma and have a thousand pictures of you with your flag or just wear the colors under the robe. Why everyone else needs to dress ok and he doesn't?

[@yoligooding]

He embarrassed himself.

[@VB-fo1oc]

@@WadeWilson- totally understandable but the way they made it seem was he had the flag on the ENTIRE time, so it seems like a faculty member could have pulled him to the side & said hey you can’t wear that. I just saw a video about something similar happening to a young black man only difference was in that case it was about the young man’s Alexander McQueen shoes. In that situation a former teacher gave the young man his own shoes, just so he could walk across that stage. All I’m saying is, it could have been handled differently 🤔😑

[@angeliricafort2478]

Why didn't anyone tell him before he got to the stage? This could have been avoided...

[@uniquestylez6251]

@cali gdp you wouldn't understand yo so just keep being blind

[@SJ-os9sf]

@@uniquestylez6251 hmm I understand. Here's my stand alone comment which you can find if you sort by new. I am sure everybody told him not to wear the flag. Why should everyone else follow the rules but not this guy? Bigotry of low expectations. I'm the son of illegal immigrants and I eventually became a doctor. If getting his diploma meant everything to him, then I am sure he could have followed simple instructions. I would never show up to my medical school graduation, college graduation, or high school graduation wearing something so obviously against the rules. Btw, nice neck tat bro. Sorry but having visible tattoos is sure to be against any dress code to any school I have ever been too. Come on, let's quit with the "wannabe thug life." You are representing every immigrant that comes to this country. And you got a neck tat? You can't be a lawyer, doctor, or even engineer with a tattoo that close to your face. I hope you learn from your mistakes and do better with your life besides causing unnecessary controversy and drama in your life.

[@JohnS-ct4ey]

S J ... I mostly agree with you but come on... be a little more humble... your lawyer, doctor even engineer babbling is right out of the mouth of our (Korean?) parents... Doesn't make us likable either...

[@MM-PrayEverydayForUS]

Are you serious? Of course they told him. These rules have been in existence for decades upon decades. You know when you receive your cap and gown weeks before AND you know what the penalty is. He was trying to start something. The media wants to make it about racism. If a blonde girl wore a pink boa, she'd get the same result... nada diploma.

[@bernardozendejas3041]

@@MM-PrayEverydayForUS did you?hear it?

[@causecause1384]

A guy literally did this at my graduation and no one batted an eye, tf wrong with these school officials.

[@Sara-gl8ue]

Did your school have a dress code policy for your graduation that prohibited a flag being worn?

[@THESLlCK]

It’s called different policies

[@carlosdelgadillo9690]

It's called N. Carolina

[@iilliilllliillii8589]

They high asf on ptsd

[@marblegoby972]

These kids today are stupid with no respect for rules. A Mexican flag has zero to do with graduation. If the Mexican flag was that important why not go to school in Mexico.

[@Anglz-rj8sp]

Update: he got his diploma thanks to all y’all who signed the petition

[@lins1660]

omg yay

[@projectlamentation4093]

Even if he didn't get it at graduation he would still get it through the mail, or would be asked to come to school to pick it up.

[@Anglz-rj8sp]

@@projectlamentation4093 your probably right

[@abdulmoen]

I don't think it's about the flag You are receiving your diploma not entering a boxing ring

[@sxrah6908]

:D

[@ferniegutierrez5605]

Oh I thought just by reading the title that the student denied receiving his diploma.

[@sugarbear0502]

Hahahaha!

[@dankplatypus420]

Me too

[@Jaxnay219]

Me too!🤣🤣🤣

[@Resident-Heart]

ikr

[@tonibutts8828]

Me to.

[@ratanakrich3861]

Principal: You can’t wear that! School: “This incident is not about the Mexican flag

[@blubberboy1897]

The incident was not about the fact he was Mexican the incident was about the fact he wasn’t following dress code

[@sorguvasfen2426]

I wonder how they would have reacted if he wore an American flag, cuz that would be technically violating dress code as well

[@shadowreaverrising1753]

You probably can't go on stage waving the red white and blue either

[@sorguvasfen2426]

@@the-pan-potato3139 tbh, I don’t think either side is totally right here. It’s pretty stupid for the school to deny him the diploma just because of (what I strongly suspect to be) their thinly veiled racism against Latinos. But at the same time, I don’t think it’s completely appropriate for the Mexican student to break dress code and show off his heritage because graduation isn’t really the time or place for that.

[@sorguvasfen2426]

@@shadowreaverrising1753 I don’t trust the school on that tbh. I think if the student wore the red white blue, the school probably woulda shrugged it off even tho it’s against dress code. I strongly suspect that the principal was simply offended that a student expressed pride for any other country besides America.

[@guyincognito1406]

The administration deliberately waited until the last moment to do this. He was at his ceremony they could have told him any time before he walked. School admins should apologize.

[@JaneDoe-em7zi]

Agreed! EVERS LOPEZ DESERVES AN APOLOGY!!!

[@CatIsMad]

In another interview he said he had it under his gown and only putting it on as he was walking up so there was no time to tell him. This is why at first he started taking it off, but only kept it on after he heard the crowd start cheering for him to wear it.

[@justice4896]

They did tell him. They were allowed to wear what they wanted to their hats.

[@justice4896]

@@CatIsMad Right..

[@Vans3151]

But the kid knew that he couldn’t bring the flag and thought that he was exempt from the rules.

[@josejordan7528]

The fact that the school is detaining his diploma dependent on an apology is ludicrous. Obviously he was able to be clever enough and went through with his mischief. I think this is an opportunity to learn and prepare for future graduations and find it absurd that the adults are the ones picking a fight instead of accepting this young man for who he accepts himself to be. No need to be ashamed. Congrats on your achievements bro!

[@shshhshdhd2594]

@Headstrong Republic nah this dude straight up karen and racist

[@ZACHANDJACKSZACHSMAFIA]

@Headstrong Republic no it's not about race, it is about the flag?

[@ZACHANDJACKSZACHSMAFIA]

@Headstrong Republic lol you subscribed to women just to fap lol -JACK CALLING OUT INCEL

[@enrgy-xh5uq]

He is not special a dress code for students is set! I bet you he is not fluent in spanish

[@josejordan7528]

@@enrgy-xh5uq I have had a few days to reflect on this issue. I agree that policy exists for a reason. With such a policy I believe there should also be training on how to handle situations. I don't believe it should matter what flag represents his culture or background. I believe that there is an appropriate way to ask a student to remove their flag by not putting a student on the spotlight in front of his family and school. They should have just been a little more sensitive. The school failed to address it appropriately by not pulling him to the side and asking him without putting him on the spotlight. At that point the ball would be in the students hands to not make a scene by disrespecting or getting loud towards staff. I believe that if he was allowed to sit and walk up to the stage then he should have been allowed to walk all the way through because they failed to provide him an opportunity to remove it without embarrassing him. I empathize with the student because I could feel how humiliated I would be if I didnt get addressed in private about such a big issue. I do not believe this warrants an apology to the school as the school also has fault by not providing him a safe and appropriate setting to remove it. Pulling people aside is important.

[@ShadowHoodKnight]

"This incident isn't about the Mexican flag." Then why the hell yall tell him he can't get his diploma for having a flag on him and whyd he have to apologize for wearing it? If it isn't about the flag, then you would have let him get his diploma without any questions

[@eepywum]

EXACTLY! It’s obviously about the flag he’s wearing and no one told him to take it off beforehand until he reached the stage for the diploma. He doesn’t need to apologize for anything :|

[@Bable012]

Dress code violation, I'm sure the entire class was talked to prior. He violated it. Simple. Apologize or stfu

[@cs4361]

@@Bable012 he already got it and didn't apologize so that just means you and the school are racist and petty who knew 👻🙋‍♀️

[@bc3918]

@@Bable012 exactly. How they feel if I had a black lives matter tee shirt on

[@burnttoast2615]

Well he is wearing it. Its definitely about the flag but not about the type of flag. If it was any other flag the same problem would’ve happened.

[@Floviah]

It’s literally only a “violation of dress code” don’t take away the diploma just for a violation of dress code.

[@aaron_yeee3746]

Rules are rules. It was nothing personal against the guy.

[@cris4671]

@@aaron_yeee3746 Nah this was personal😂 there was literally a girl doing the same thing and she kept her diploma. I saw it a couple days ago

[@aaron_yeee3746]

@@cris4671 from the same school?

[@cris4671]

@@aaron_yeee3746 Yeah it was a clip where the family and student are all around talking to the principal and they turn around and say “she’s doing the same thing so why does she still have her diploma?”

[@cynthiacastaneda6687]

Thank you!! To main comment

[@joybarber2430]

He didn't make a scene and he wasn't naked. Completely ignore it, and give him his diploma. That isn't even worth the energy it takes to say stop that.

[@MrWatchowtnow]

Nah , flunk him for having a neck tattoo at 17.

[@joybarber2430]

@@MrWatchowtnow most of the people in my family are in Healthcare. Half the nurses and doctors are walking around with full sleeves. It's a new age of live your life bro

[@therealswervo5109]

@@MrWatchowtnow nigga what?? It’s not your business if he got a tattoo or not ..

[@jonathnjdm714]

@@MrWatchowtnow Man quit talking shit, Who tf cares about the kid having tattoos. Go preach somewhere else with your idiotic views.

[@mcvibe5812]

@@MrWatchowtnow Why should him having a neck tattoo be a reason to flunk him automatically? If he did the work to be able to graduate, why on Earth should a mark on his neck cancel that out? Makes no sense, just shows your small brain energy smh

[@courtneyw6224]

I get y'all got a dress code, but to withhold something he has worked for and EARNED is hella petty. She could've said her sentence to him and handed the diploma over to him. Now it's becoming a big ass deal. Big ass babies in charge over there. Like give him his damn diploma and move on

[@robertjordaniii5813]

Apparently, he did not learn the greatest lesson that High School is all about. CONFORM!

[@rokmare]

They most likely going to mail him his diploma the ceremony is just for show anyway.

[@crayon208]

apparently they checked the dress code or like the rules for graduation but it never said anything about flags.

[@russelstephan6342]

@@rokmare after he apologises. Or did you miss that part?

[@DrSmoothSkin]

If they hand him the diploma without removing the flag and acknowledging wrongdoing, then other students in the future may potentially try to do the same thing. Why follow a policy if it doesn't get enforced or have repercussions?

[@Tripleedge503]

They waited for him until he went up to stage to let him know that, this “adults” are clearly not educated enough.

[@insanity6379]

Don't confuse schooling with education. Yeah sure the school is dumb for not letting him get that thing, but you've got to realize how much of a scam the school system really is. You don't learn anything about money but that's the reason you get a job, its a joke

[@loveyourmindalittle]

I agree

[@insanity6379]

@Junie Jake people are different, plus its not an important moment it just means him and other kids got scammed by the worthless school system

[@Tripleedge503]

@@insanity6379 I’m with you on that

[@vickyp7345]

Exactly, how about pull him aside and tell him about it, but they waited for I'm to be in front of his peers to humiliate him!

[@firelordsozin3677]

I wouldn’t apologize nor ask for an apology, I would just request my diploma and be on my way

[@therealmistahjay]

And if they refuse. As they did here…then what?

[@elol286]

@@therealmistahjay there’s nothing they can do🤨

[@lolstalgic9602]

@@elol286 According to the school’s website, he received it on the 7th even though he didn’t apologize 😃

[@firelordsozin3677]

@@therealmistahjay I don’t know bro, maybe I would request to get transferred to another high school and request to have the credits transferred and then graduate six months later

[@emmajeanbx]

Period.

[@artsylovelylady]

The school punished him enough by embarrassing him when they did not give him his diploma on time. They should go ahead and give him his diploma and get the whole thing over with so they can fully enjoy the rest of their summer. No apologies necessary. Just put it in the mail. They're being really silly now.

[@aceace605]

The diploma doesn't even really mean anything other than symbology. It's a physical object representing your graduation but the official record is held by the state. Oddly, It's really similar to the flag he wore. For example, if the flag he was wearing was confiscated it doesn't mean the country was some how taken away. It would be the same with the diploma. It makes no sense to hold either symbol hostage.

[@catandrobbyflores]

@Headstrong Republic that's a lie

[@catandrobbyflores]

@Headstrong Republic I graduated in California, no contracts were ever given to us.

[@artsylovelylady]

@Headstrong Republic That's foolish. If a student violates dress code they don't have to be allowed to participate but holding the diploma they worked for over 4 years is arbitrary and capricious, and violates their 4th and 5th amendment rights. Making then sign a last minute contract or else they don't get their diploma also violates students' rights. The kid has been punished when he wasn't given the diploma on stage. That's enough. You're the one making this about race.

[@artsylovelylady]

@Headstrong Republic The same constitution that applies to California applies to the South, too.

[@letty4558]

If he fulfilled his academic requirement, give him his diploma.

[@kimson305]

Nope rules are meant to be followed. If he came naked then what?

[@lehsu]

If he doesn’t have enough common sense to know how inappropriate that is, he doesn’t deserve the diploma. A dress code is a dress code. Just imagine if every student draped something different over their gown in the ceremony to show where their parents came from or their religious or political beliefs, it would look so chaotic.

[@robertvalli2238]

Agreed

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

@@lehsu doesn't change the fact he fulfilled his academic requirements and that it's his diploma.

[@Fustro]

@@kimson305 the principal was wearing sandals, which is against the dress code

[@m_g25]

The fact that there was enough time and administrators, to pull him aside to inform him of the dress code before stepping on stage, bothers me. He was not informed while he waited in line or stood up from his chair, for that matter... The fact that they chose to publicly humiliate him at that moment as he walked across stage and at that exact moment feels as though it was purposely done to prove a point and/or to even penalize him... Now that is childish and unprofessional on the schools part.

[@prima808]

That's a good point

[@nehalnarahari8520]

He asked before the event and they said no... He still did it lol

[@daughterofcoll6222]

The fact that you think it's okay for him not to conform when the rest do, bothers me. There's a time and a place 'stoopid'.

[@ulises5951]

@@daughterofcoll6222 you spelt “stupid” wrong idiot

[@kdcats4092]

The graduates were told BEFORE ever showing up for the ceremony, there was no reason for the adults who explained what was allowed to confront him before going onstage. He chose to buck against the system and the system gave him the punishment he was due. When told that graduates could distinguish themselves on their caps but all graduates were to wear the traditional gown without embellishments and someone decides to ignore those rules because they are "special" and rules dont apply to them the administration is required to not allow them the same experience as all the other students who have followed those rules. Now for a hmmm moment, what would have happened if the student was denied their diploma because they were wearing an American flag over the gown. I really believe almost everyone declaring him a victim for his own actions would have a completely different opinion if he had worn an American flag.

[@battlegirldeb]

He was leaving your school why make this into something it didn't have more than it was. If you really had a problem next year you make it clear that the gradutes can show their pride in the heritage on the caps.

[@tomsawyer3852]

That's why they have dress codes

[@andymarsh2011]

Why does it need to be made clear? Attire for graduates is a cap and gown. Pretty clear to the folks with a decent command of the English language. Maybe he shouldn't have graduated if he doesn't understand what cap and gown means as a 12th grader in NC.

[@kweenbee292]

We are all American and it's this great country that has enabled minorities and whites alike to acquire educations. Why not leave the culture/virtue signaling out of the ceremonies?

[@sylvie7069]

@@andymarsh2011 "decent command if the english language" sir....

[@Gabriel.1985.]

They already did make it clear that they could decorate their caps but this stupent, I mean, student purposefully broke the dress code.

[@angelamcelroy6287]

There's no need for an apology. Give him his damn diploma. I've seen so many graduates wearing their flags at their graduation and was given their diploma.

[@tigerpawromero6173]

I bet you if he had the Confederate flag she wouldn't have said anything.

[@samc2460]

@@tigerpawromero6173 I’ve seen many graduates with the confederate flag and they get told nothing. So why say anything about a flag of a country.

[@tigerpawromero6173]

@Headstrong Republic why they let him in the ceremony with the flag on his back? They should've told him in the beginning of the ceremony that that was prohibited.

[@tigerpawromero6173]

@Headstrong Republic yeah I have graduated. They give you a specific seat and they check your name and if you're present. Plenty of time to see if you are wearing an appropriate attire.

[@samc2460]

@Headstrong Republic idk why you’re calling me a liar when I’ve seen it with my own eyes. And at my school they literally stand next to you when you go up the stage.

[@guysumpthin2974]

He graduated , it would be extortion not to produce the certificate , you can even NOT show up for the walk, you still cant be denied your diploma . Someone needs to be fired

[@prodco2503]

Yeah I was literally thinking this. This is just an event for parents and cameras. He did all his work for the diploma. Cannot be denied

[@anonymousone9699]

I’m thinking the same thing! Also, I wish all the other children had protested right then and there.

[@genm5998]

He actually got his diploma 4 days later, there's an update! It's true!

[@D71219ONE]

They can exclude him from the ceremony, and they have every right because he broke the rules of the ceremony. Them denying him the ceremony, and giving him the diploma later is not extortion.

[@mallayadiggs261]

Period !

[@MissFayeLuvA11]

Karen give that young man his diploma. He did it for his family got his education in America and worked hard for his education he just wants to let his family to see that he wants to succeed in life and it’s capable.

[@cs4361]

@@alfredoqiwi1544 ummm so how do you explain the soccer games, crowds and the players during world cup events...💁‍♂️

[@cs4361]

@@alfredoqiwi1544 your tripping it is not.

[@peterkayluwis357]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4WyYZhqd9uIj5I

[@mcneillfamilyadventures]

Give the student his diploma. He passed all of his classes

[@majesticmajestic7058]

@Daniel Orozco Gad damn 😂😭

[@revive260]

@Daniel Orozco not racist it's her job to listen to her bosses rules

[@ANJIN-p4q]

@Daniel Orozco he violated dress code. Rules are rules. If you can't follow get off the planet.

[@cris4671]

@@ANJIN-p4q Stfu😂 You’re a moron if you think this warrants taking away his diploma.

[@peterkayluwis357]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4WyYZhqd9uIj5I .

[@jackdav9523]

I’m an American of Mexican descent and very proud to be but in this case I feel that expressing your pride to the Mexican flag in America is misguided. Why would you show pride in a country which due to all of its short comings your parents chose to leave? I show pride in my heritage by conducting myself as a rule following, law abiding, productive citizen of my community setting the example for others to emulate. You live in the greatest country in the world the United States of America. You are American first and whatever your nationality may be second and if you think otherwise you are part of which is causing this country to be experiencing the devisions that it is. Nonetheless, I served in the military willing to sacrifice my life for your freedom of speech and expression but just do it in the proper manner and proper location.

[@angeli6493]

Vete a la verga

[@Kyle_Lurz]

He graduated with hundreds of other students but wanted to make it all about himself

[@fern2fly]

Lmao...Other kids also wore their flags and they got their diploma. What you gonna say?

[@georgiabulldogs3129]

@@fern2fly where

[@scout805]

@@fern2fly Not according to this report other kids did not break dress code!

[@erikareyes6969]

If it was truly about just the “dress code” he would had his diploma by now

[@trelucas8817]

He does have it

[@saysoun752]

It was about the dress code and he broke it. He wanted attention for being a Mexican, who graduated from an American school, and wanted everyone to know it. Meanwhile, there's probably 10 - 30 other immigrants, or more, who's parents came from another country being respectful and wearing the right dress attire. As for the diploma, they hand out fake diplomas at the ceremony while the real ones get mailed out. This saves the school time from having to sort through several hundred students and if they mess up the order, then all the diplomas gets messed up. Hence the fake blank piece of paper that gets handed out.

[@johnd6535]

Erika is another clueless idiot. My advice young lady stop believing that your a victim or a 2nd class citizen in this country it will only fuel failure I guarantee you no matter what if you work hard take life seriously and most importantly make smart decisions you can do anything in America there's no evil white supremacist coming to get you white ppl have to play by the same rules as you and if they make decisions and are lazy they will not end up in a good place just cause they're white

[@HelloWorld-ql3ki]

@@saysoun752 If they are that incompetent, it makes you wonder how they ever get anything right the first time.

[@AlanandRozhin]

My diploma was not fake. I received my real one on my high-school and college graduation.

[@dasdovian7785]

it's been quite some time since my graduation (2010) but I remember it not being so uptight. We literally had a blow up doll at our ceremony being tossed around and were actually being disruptive and we ALL still got our diplomas. He just wore a flag and wasn't disrupting the ceremony. The school and especially the principal is just being petty. You're never going to see the kid again, just give him the damn thing.

[@shototodoroki3543]

Congrats on graduating! 🎓 👏

[@spookeditz3519]

Right like kids at my school are all disruptive and all 1k of us got our diploma

[@hwanniggles187]

Bro i remember my ceremony. The disruptive kids had to let one last moment out and shit was funny cuz we just wanted our diplomas and go on our day. They were yelling and shit and we still got our diplomas

[@dasdovian7785]

@@shototodoroki3543 Thank you, Mine was 11 years ago but I appreciate the sentiment.

[@escapefr0mslender]

GG on graduating! 🎓🍾

[@lordhriley]

Man the people on here are missing the point of a dress code at graduation. No you can't wear your national flag to graduate from high school...STOP IT!!!

[@shaylaatiles]

You can’t deny something he’s already earned! That’s 4 years of hard work!

[@bobbob-vw4cc]

lol, hard work. you can walk with a 2.5 / 2.8 gpa if remembered correctly.

[@shaylaatiles]

@@bobbob-vw4cc Don’t judge someone’s intelligence solely based on their GPA. There may be reasons why someone isn’t able to pass all their classes that we don’t know about. So stop being a dick and have a nice day!

[@nana0787]

Absolutely! Agree!

[@CodyCole80]

13 (including kindergarten)

[@guysumpthin2974]

Thats extortion

[@joyd2342]

It’s graduation, it’s their special moment. And it wasn’t anything offensive . That’s odd to pause the ceremony for that. 😂.

[@bryanbenitez6163]

yk how schools are strict about rules, he should’ve just had the flag under his gown and show it after he got his diploma they wont do anything after that

[@Skeezik1998]

@@bryanbenitez6163 Tru

[@argentiskyblau159]

Selective video editing. He asked before and they said no and he still put it on. This is just the news trying to stir things up without giving the full picture. Google his name and it will be one of the pages.

[@johnjanuary9949]

His action was offensive!!!

[@fernandojimenez4648]

@@johnjanuary9949 bruh how 🤦🏽‍♂️ I wouldn’t mind if everyone bring there own flag, if you are offended by the flag please do me a favor lock your soft ass home

[@tobydanger86]

But she can wear flip flops? OK makes perfect sense for the dress code

[@dreamyfairyytale6210]

Is she seriously wearing flip flops? All I see is words blocking the way

[@tobydanger86]

@@dreamyfairyytale6210 yea I saw it on a news clip. Her toes all the way out and shit lol.

[@tobydanger86]

@Beautiful killz you’re the idiot here 😂😂 if you don't know they all have to follow dress code. Get out of here troll thanks for playing 😂😂.

[@tobydanger86]

@Beautiful killz also by the rest of your comments I see I stand corrected 🤷🏿‍♂️🤣🙄🤡.

[@susanac.9800]

@Beautiful killz No, she's not the one graduating... but she is the one REPRESENTING the school. She should be the one leading by example.

[@vane7438]

Apologize and respect the country you’re getting your education and opportunities from . Mexico gave you nothing . You have access to benefits , education and opportunities. Honor your parents by listening to them and respecting them . Let yourself be disciplined and successful... that’ll make your parents proud . They came here from Mexico you didn’t you where born here in the U. S . So Knock it off !

[@katgallardo2797]

This is exactly what my husband and I were just talking about. I agree with everything your saying. This is a cap 👩🏻‍🎓 👨‍🎓 and gown graduation as it’s the dress code for any graduation and he didn’t follow it. I’m Mexican and I’m upset what he did. I understand he’s proud, but he should have worn his flag after the ceremony. Respect the country who is giving you this opportunities. He was wrong!!!

[@saber7529]

Exactly

[@creepy99]

I can understand that they have a dress code and they could deny him walking during graduation if he refused to remove the Mexican flag (or wore anything else that did not meet dress code). They should have been paying more attention to *everyone* to weed out those issues before they got to the stage. BUT... they can NOT deny him his diploma... he's already graduated and earned it. He'll get it... the school/principal is likely going to need to be pressured to do the right thing first though... which is sad.

[@heathernks8]

Yea, he just got it. But the principal got death threats and someone threatened to SHOOT UP THE SCHOOL if he didn't get it. Classy group of supporters he had.🤦‍♀️

[@conner7800]

@@heathernks8 just because some internet kids say messed up things doesn’t represent him. check ya self

[@jramirez2068]

@@conner7800 shut your bean hole up

[@heathernks8]

@@conner7800 This wasn't some "internet kids". Police have investigated TEN threats over the past day against the SRO and principal. One was a *phone call* that literally said: "If that man doesn't get his diploma, I'll shoot up the school." Check the NEWS.

[@mindfulnessmeditation2652]

Heather you’re annoying asf mind your business was it him tho ? So stfu

[@ses.t129]

He can't be denied his diploma he's already earned it!

[@trope5105]

have you graduated before?? there wasnt an actual diploma in that thing, its just for symbolism. the gave him his diploma either before or after, or possibly mailed it. the cant really give you your diploma anyways like that, because one mix up, n everyone gets the wrong one

[@strnvii]

@@trope5105 exactly Shi I would probably do this too in a few years aswell Maybe not a flag but a meme They cant do anything, you technically already graduated, ppl taking this too deep

[@assata922]

Exactly

[@_kim123]

@@strnvii That wouldn't fly. They can still kick you out of the ceremony and mail your diploma to you.

[@trope5105]

@@strnvii ya but its pretty disrespectful an childish to do stupid shit like that. dont be a douche, just get ur shit, get outta there, n proceed to waste the next 8 years of your life, cause it seems like thats probably what road ur gonna go down

[@mees2751]

These schools have been denying kids of their diploma for the wrong shoes, flag, come on now. What’s wrong with these schools

[@johnnyrotten9757]

If they stick to the dress code they don't have to worry about it. I graduated 23 yrs ago and one of my classmates was denied his diploma at the ceremony because he wore jeans. The rules simply stated that only khakis were to be worn

[@gregXxo]

@vumpyy you be part of the "rules don't apply to me" club

[@kidfox3971]

@vumpyy That's not how that works, it's a ceremony not a frat party. It's uniform, organized, professional, and disciplined. Do you see US military OCS graduates showing up in jeans and t-shirts to their graduation?

[@jiminchimmy7928]

@vumpyy True

[@XjestR]

@@johnnyrotten9757 similar story he was Caucasian and extremely poor, his grandmother spoke to the staff before hand. They denied him his diploma and told him to leave. His parents died in accident due to a drunk driver, and only known living family member was his grandmother living on a fixed income. Similar story when my brother graduated, African American with a similar story. I don’t remember exactly how it went but couldn’t afford it and denied. But alright too I guess because they couldn’t afford the dress code not by choice, but by life. Nice

[@jacktait9849]

Im proud to be an American, this guy has every right to show his pride for his country.

[@joa1636]

@@internetconnection9290 it’s his right as a citizen

[@SWAYMASTERGAMING]

@@internetconnection9290 that’s just racist bud

[@meta-j5020]

@@internetconnection9290 racist

[@Toxic_Death]

@@internetconnection9290 Half of the states of the USA are from Mexico so yeah it technically is Mexican :D

[@viniciusbenfica4710]

@@Toxic_Death North Carolina never was Messyco, needless to say, California, TX, UT, NV, AZ, NM are all ours, US territory, get over it sweetie

[@teresaoutlaw178]

Prior to both of my kids graduating hs, a very detailed letter was sent home with them explaining the dress code and conduct during the ceremony and what the consequences would be if not followed.

[@heathernks8]

That was done for my graduation and my son's. I followed that to the LETTER, lol!

[@sanbruno3606]

PEACE, WISDOM, FREE THINKING, CALM KINDNESS, LOVE ONE ANOTHER, HUMANITY UNITED, PROSPERITY, BONANZA, RESPECT, HONESTY, GOOD HEALTH, OPTIMISM

[@miltonbradley6849]

@Wayne Keith WTH?! When did the Democratic Party enter into this story and start directing things around? Newsflash dude, politicians are not fist deep in every aspect of life. Not potato heads, not dipping sauces, and not this kid’s diploma. This is just people doing things to other people and other people reacting to what people say and do.

[@janetabrowne5719]

Please is this the army

[@nankerphelge3880]

His parents couldn't read English.

[@Dulce-ip9xq]

So stupid honestly is she care so much for the dress code why didn’t they tell him to remove the flag before he lines up.. Trying to abuse her power asking for an apology about what.. she just wants to be right no matter what. Bully

[@ROCKYBROOKRABBITRY]

He has obviously reached his needed amount of credits and has successfully passed his required classes in order to reach graduation!! There is no reason he should not have been given his earned diploma!! People steal from there work places but still get there last paycheck what she did was out of her own spite and wrong she should be suspended or even terminated

[@pawsitivenooz]

Their workplaces not there, there means over there

[@pawsitivenooz]

@Headstrong Republic then it makes sense and he was being a stubborn prick. Hence, deal with the consequences

[@ronnyzain5962]

Mexicans hate America

[@joezuniga903]

He is in the wrong, schools have dress codes for a reason. He was aware of the dress code and chose to ignore it. Now he wants to cry about it, He learned a valuable lesson about life, Your decisions have consequences, welcome to adulthood young man!

[@craigsbuyer2270]

Finally someone with sense it’s not always about you, he will learn as he lives that life ain’t always a game played your way, that’s life deal with it

[@joezuniga903]

@Kevin Luna What’s funny is that people can’t seem to understand that schools have dress codes for a reason and want to make it into a racial discrimination problem which it isn’t. If this young man really wanted to honor his parents and heritage he could have worn a lapel pin instead.

[@prosperandgamble]

They’ll let him wear that flag if he takes college loans out though.

[@GhadSpeed]

😂

[@JayBubblez]

No financial aid

[@justinosuji5613]

Realest shit I ever heard

[@VinnyWilk]

So right….lol

[@kcourtney6826]

😂🤣🤣

[@mr.m4853]

Bro, it's dress code. I graduated 20 years ago and we had dress code. If someone violated it they would have to pick up the diploma the next day at school. These days everyone is so offended by every little thing. These next generations of kids are going to be so soft and looking for attention instead of making a living. Good luck world

[@doloreshallinger6262]

Josh M: You are absolutely speaking ‘Truth to Power!!’ What part of following the rules don’t these folks understand!? Oh! That’s right, they’re ‘Special!’

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

Word.

[@georgej973]

Facts

[@depausvandelilithkerk5785]

He/ she who follows "the rules" which are not aligned with the natural law is commiting a crime against humanity.

[@testaccount01336]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXipenZ3bZudmLs

[@TheLovezoey]

So after his years in school, he won't get his diploma because of a dresscode. They could have told him way before he got on that stage. Why do people make something out of nothing.

[@mikeswanson6145]

They did tell him before, that's the point. Be proud, put the flag on afterwards but at the ceremony celebrate your achievement with class-school unity, that's why everyone dresses the same. You have the rest of your life for freedom of expression.

[@sarahwaters8262]

Exactly, they did tell him before.

[@mindflayer107191]

Absolutely I agree 1000%. Why do people make something out of nothing. Just put the flag away, apologize for violating dress code, and move on.

[@williams2187]

@@mikeswanson6145 even if they did, this “unity” you’re talking about doesn’t exist in the real world, so why not let the kid express himself? Look at our country, you’re telling me there’s any type of that “class-school unity” being carried on past high school? It’s making something out of nothing lol, just let the kid celebrate. While I agree there’s a time and a place, the kid isn’t being disrespectful or acting out on stage or having family members blow air horns, causing the ceremony to take longer or something. He wore a flag to take pride in his culture and represent that that was a part of what got him there. I see no issues with this, especially when girls can usually put their graduating year in sparkly glitter or something on their cap. Checkmate.

[@taziologlisi6751]

12 Years of BS School, You cant have it

[@rarebreed9208]

This is AMERICA. If you're so proud of mexico, why didn't you live and go to school there? Americans paid for and provided your education.

[@gabbyh7550]

You mean to tell me the same principal wearing sandals to a graduation is telling other about dress code 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@maizecharley358]

It's the flag, not the sandals. Flags have a meaning. He is in the 🇺🇸 US & not Mexico. No one wears a Flag for graduation. Go back to Mexico and wear your flag there.

[@quirk2536]

@@maizecharley358 I saw many people wearing a US flag😂 and he actually said that their was person at his school wearing one so do me a favor and stfu😂

[@tommydong8070]

@@quirk2536 Are you still in high school? If you are, you need to focus on your studies. If not, then your high school made a mistake for letting you graduate.

[@j.m5400]

@@maizecharley358 Look at this xenophobe

[@MrSpankee02]

@@maizecharley358 foolish comment. There is nothing wrong with the kid being proud of his heritage. Are you not proud of your heritage?

[@ChiquititoTV]

The principal was wearing flip flops, against dress code attire rules.

[@Godslovenmercy]

I was hoping that was a lie 😮. And all of this drama was done to him. 🤦🏾‍♀️ I can't.

[@Annie-zd6rn]

🤣🤣 how the hell did you notice that when the ticker below was covering her feet?

[@ChiquititoTV]

@@Annie-zd6rn other videos Edit: and the thumbnail for this video. Sandals not flip flops.

[@marlenegonzales1075]

wow

[@Wex883]

I don’t understand why this is a such a big issue. There were people at my graduation who wore Jamaican drapes and more, however, not a single one of them had their diploma withheld.

[@reneshau.3369]

Exactly!!! They are over doing it. Smh

[@creepy99]

Did you go to the same school as this guy? Probably not... that's why it's different. Different school/staff and different rules/enforcement.

[@Wex883]

@@creepy99 But wearing a flag should not be the deciding factor on if you get a diploma after four years of high school.

[@creepy99]

@@Wex883 I agree. If you look at my other comments, I support not letting him (or anyone) walk in the ceremony if they don't follow the rules but that shouldn't stop him from receiving his diploma. I also posted a link to a news story where he received his diploma yesterday.

[@creepy99]

@Junie Jake The weaponized anti-MSM always claim they leave out the facts with no facts to support their statements... what else is new...

[@abib0034]

I am Mexican The kid needs to follow the rules He could decorate the cap I don't see anything wrong with expressing your heritage But there are rules

[@MrSalvador1971]

Try to do something like that in Mexico, wear a flag other than the Mexican Flag and see what happen. Stop the victim hood, I’m Mexican and disagree with what this student did. We are not better than everybody just because we are Mexican, follow the rules and respect the rules.

[@sublime929]

👏🏼

[@rajeevkirpalani915]

I agree

[@rajeevkirpalani915]

He wasn't even born in Mexico, he's American LOL

[@MrSalvador1971]

Exactly.

[@selvinH]

👏👏

[@mikewilliams4947]

There are rules. He disobeyed the rules. I wonder where he got the idea that is ok. An American wanting to wear a flag would have been shut down immediately.

[@barbaraperteet2408]

AMEN, AMEN, AMEN. 🥴

[@belindaa28]

Then they should've shut him down immediately too.

[@bobthetroll]

No chance of the same treatment for the stars and stripes. The principal is out of a job.

[@howardbaxter2514]

@@bobthetroll nope, guarantee you they would receive the same treatment. I’ve seen plenty of reports of those who just enlisted not being able to wear their uniform when graduating, and have actually been denied their diploma at graduation for wearing said uniform.

[@txangie800]

I'd never go to Mexico and wear an American flag, I'd respect that country. If he is so proud of his country why is he here?

[@Mr20west]

Just ridiculous could have just pulled him to the side and had a conversation dont wait until he's in front of everyone and say nope .

[@ROCBOYZGURLZ]

Right they saw him in line

[@Buffeddust]

Why should the admin have to do that? You have to learn that there are consequences and repercussions for your own actions. I'm certain all students were told multiple times what the dress code was. He chose to ignore the dress code. Did he just think they were going to let him just walk up there like that? Smh

[@Kiwi-ws4op]

Maybe because they're busy calling peoples names up and handing graduates their diplomas?? Yeah maybe some other staff that WASN'T busy should, but not the ones upfront.

[@ROCBOYZGURLZ]

@@Kiwi-ws4op true

[@ROCBOYZGURLZ]

@@Buffeddust so you asking him to apologize is suffice for him "embarrassing" the school

[@maninedoow5895]

Dress code. No flags, trash bags, nothing. No need you start the whole race war bs.

[@senaitgebremikael2884]

His family had rough life in Mexico and crossed the border to give him a better life, he got a better life and graduated in American, now which Flag should be celebrated 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@yoligooding]

You are right this is America. He graduated in America. He did not graduate in mexico.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mariarod6998]

Agree

[@anonymousanonymous3746]

I’m Mexican and I agree with you. I find it wrong when all my fellow compatriots display pride here. I believe we must be humble, bring the best of ourselves and embrace all the positive attributes of the new culture with gratitude

[@geemorales3555]

Heritage you idiots 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@FM-ki4dl]

In my opinion that dude is proud of his heritage which is 1000% American, Mexicans and Natives are the roots of America!

[@dragonfyre1922]

If he completed the requirements other than the dress code, just mail him his diploma. Both are at fault here simply because they should have told him while he was in line. Schools, teachers, administrators are so ridiculous. They should be happy he graduated after 4yrs of bs.

[@aj-zt8br]

thats what my school teachers told me lmao like I know they liked me as a person but they hated me as a student its kinda weird but funny

[@Paola-jf2qf]

I remember before graduation at our school we had an outfit check to make sure everyone was in dress code, under the robe as well as cap and robe. Maybe that would have helped. Like you said they need to give him his diploma because he did meet the requirements to graduate.

[@jb-oq1iw]

Yo you right they are both to blame. Also blame the media they will blow it out of Proportion

[@jiminchimmy7928]

Facts, they could've told him before

[@peterkayluwis357]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4WyYZhqd9uIj5I .

[@rizingzun]

There was another article where a student was not allowed in to his graduation because he didn't wear the right shoes These kind of rules are ridiculous All of those years to finally make it out of school and they let a dress code ruin the day meant to celebrate your success? 🤦🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️

[@MS-st1zb]

But your celebration ruins others celebration and that is alright?. Rules are in place for a reason and this child with the flag is one.

[@mahirop5743]

@@MS-st1zb But it literally didn't ruin anyone because they did it for themselves. If you are threatened by free expression then don't be in a free country

[@Tony-ui2sl]

@@mahirop5743 thanks Dr.PhilBoma

[@creepy99]

...no the rules are meant to prevent distractions and other issues affecting the graduation ceremony. I'd be shocked if the school didn't go over the rules multiple times before they graduated. If he would have followed the rules, like everyone else seems to have, this wouldn't have happened. I seriously doubt they will keep his diploma from him but they have every right to enforce the rules. HE let the dress code ruin the day, not the school/staff.

[@mahirop5743]

@@supercarsins859 well to be fair California did belong to Mexico and the U.S. tool it over. Either way you are made the U.S. has more people they can charge for taxes?

[@stevennewcan735]

I dont care what anyone says he was the only one wearing something against the dress code, should have just followed directions.

[@maggiemccauslin1084]

ok

[@tjwoosta]

Yes, he should be obedient and know his place and fall in line with the rest of the good little worker bees, how dare he express himself like that and pay respects to his heritage on the day of celebration after 4 years of hard earned achievement. He must think he lives in the land of the free and home of the brave or something.

[@stevennewcan735]

tjwoosta Just like laws theres regulations and rules and Gen-Z thinks they don’t need to follow them.

[@tjwoosta]

@@stevennewcan735 Gen-Z? You think its limited to a single generation? Every generation has those who fall in line and those who push the boundaries and test the limits set by their predecessors. I agree that rules generally exist for a good reason, but I disagree that a dress code violation on graduation day warrants revoking an educational diploma.

[@debschwer2236]

They knew they could decorate their caps only. Sorry this isn’t about the Mexican flag. He felt he could do what he wanted and that there would be no repercussions. Sorry guy, the rules apply to you too. This IS NOT about race.

[@mj3541]

So he shouldn’t get his diploma because he violated one small rule?

[@kitbina1925]

I don't think he owes an apology.... Congratulations young man. Very proud, and he looked wonderful. Represent and be proud!

[@dw6796]

Break the rules, pay the consequence.

[@ytnone7397]

@@dw6796 but he walked all the way to the stage with that flag on... Weird

[@saljura4]

@@dw6796 He ended up receiving his diploma and never had to apologize, since he did nothing wrong. Can't seem to find any consequences. 😂

[@meta-j5020]

@@dw6796 shut up

[@bfmanny]

@@dw6796 White

[@alexdelvalle4841]

The fact that she wants an apology is selfish. It’s only going to stir up more problems in that school for next year and spread to other surrounding schools. I agree with the dress code as well but who is the teenager and who is the adult, who is the student and who is the educator. 🤔

[@bubblegumbxtchh]

Who cares? Both of those factors are irrelevant. People don’t deserve any more respect just because they’re older. They’re an educator, yet… they’re denying a child his education because of their bigotry.

[@guysumpthin2974]

How about " sorry but your fired"

[@nildaluzrodriguez]

This will become a trend...I don't doubt someone will wear "don't tread on me" flag or a Confederate flag next year or next couple years to stir the pot on this here event. It'll be a vexing antagonizing insulting graduation flag olympics. Don't quote me on it...but watch. Wardrobe speaks volumes. Mexico's flag is a beautiful flag. One of the most profound I've seen aside of the creepy but cool Sicilian flag(which would be a cool one to wear at a graduation😂) I would triple dog dare them to antagonize a Sicilian family attending their Sicilian flag wearing students graduation. Whew!!!!

[@bubblegumbxtchh]

@@coreydailey4939 did you watch the video and not comprehend what was said? Or not listen and talk just out of your ass? Because if you paid attention, you’d know it mentioned that his diploma is being denied from him. Edit: the person I was responding to deleted their rude comment.

[@SykotikShadow]

@@bubblegumbxtchh the mom already has it and had it since yesterday. No one was denied. He just didn't receive it on stage but off. You look up the story and see he was also told not to wear his flag. Its all for kicks and make people mad. I use to be this kid and would do whatever just to get a rile out of people. Only thing was back then in the 90s we didn't have the social platforms to make yourself go viral through tribalism.

[@RenRen71587]

I believe schools tell you what to wear on such occassions? So if he purposefully disobeyed and got reprimanded by witholding his diploma why are we having an issue here? Is it because he is a minority that he cant be punished? Im all for equality but this is just absurd to be even news worthy.

[@ablunt4me420]

In 2000 when I graduated, they made it perfectly clear many times that we must abide by the dress code, or face the risk of not getting our diploma.

[@ingy291]

Same here in 2010.

[@lilmamagc]

same in 2014

[@user-gv3kk4ts9b]

Why didn't a teacher catch the dress code violation before it made it to the stage? They could have avoided making a scene.

[@fern2fly]

Other students wore their flags, too. And they got their diploma.

[@jeniferjohnson374]

@@fern2fly where

[@aneshaelizabeth]

Give him his diploma! That’s so petty to withhold his diploma until the school gets an apology. I thought my high school was petty, but they take the cake.

[@trope5105]

have you graduated before?? there wasnt an actual diploma in that thing, its just for symbolism. the gave him his diploma either before or after, or possibly mailed it. the cant really give you your diploma anyways like that, because one mix up, n everyone gets the wrong one

[@brandyb2931]

@@trope5105 I had mine handed to me, so did all my kids. Where did you graduate?

[@jay-el-bee]

Petty sums it up perfectly!

[@Bossko.Mafana]

@@trope5105 nah speak for yourself. I got mine on the spot.

[@genm5998]

He's got it now, although 4 days later but the school eventually gave him his diploma 😊

[@yussie5489]

Them pausing the ceremony caused a bigger scene and distraction than the flag

[@Ontheroxxwithsalt]

That's what happens when you know you're being shady and you hide it under your gown until you get up to the stage. He isnt fooling anybody.

[@noway6362]

Good

[@whimsical_me5135]

Yup one time when I was in hs during the singing of the national anthem in an assembly the principal leaned over to the mic to yell at some kids for not standing during the anthem! Sure, they were being slightly disrespectful, but he was ten times more disrespectful for interrupting the young lady who was singing!

[@KushDragon420]

@Choco did the girl with the white cap get one? If so your an idiot and a hipocrit and also wrong. Its was racism. The white girl whos grad hat is also white and has roses n shit on it wasnt denied and that is not formal.

[@kaimclean4323]

Screw Mexico...

[@holyghostflame6]

Be careful what you ask for? Remember this the same America that gave you the opportunity to graduation HS. Unlike the hundreds of thousands of Latinos in which they cannot even come to USA. We understand that you are proud of heritage but be honorable and respectful for the one who died in combat and for this country so you may have this opportunity. The act was rebellious, inciting, and disrespectful to this nation and fallen vets. Wrong venue to protest......

[@gl3936]

Sad how “they embrace heritage” yet the moment someone is proud of theirs, they send them off. This is the dumbest excuse of withholding someone’s diploma.

[@norasteel5353]

See how this has gotten out of hand? Maybe the Tradition of cap & gown should be eliminated alltogether. Not worth all the discord.

[@dugnice]

Funny how foreigners are proud of their heritage that they ran away from.

[@luissoto4204]

He had the opportunity to wear it on his cap.

[@eggs_edits3077]

@@dugnice everyone has a reason for leaving their country :/ they didn’t run away from their heritage tho they still value it

[@dugnice]

@@eggs_edits3077 Ok, so he could have had both the Mexican and the American flag. I'm sure he was penalized because his action was taken as disrespect for the U.S. and Americans are tired of it.

[@kgreen4411]

I’m sorry, he earned his diploma! You can’t deny someone’s diploma for dress code. That’s dumb!

[@Unknownuser-mw8td]

Ikr! These schools don’t have anything better to do than taking someone’s hard work diploma just cause of some dress code. She was wearing sandals so it doesn’t make sense.

[@saysoun752]

Dress codes are there for a reason. If you allow one person to break it, then you'll have to allow everybody to break it. As for the fake diploma, the real ones are mailed to the house so walking the stage isn't even necessary. He wanted attention so he could show off how he's the only person graduating who's parents are from another country. However, I'm willing to bet that there's at least 10 - 20 graduating students, besides him, who's parents are from another country.

[@jasonybarra8277]

@@saysoun752 I agree 100% dress codes are there for a reason. These kids need to learn the life lesson that dress code doesn't end in school. Our society has dress code in many places. To buy food in a store it's private property and stores have dress codes. Police station have dress codes. Restaurants, libraries, business, courthouses, the list goes on have dress codes. As these young people transition into adulthood they need to learn society has rules and dress codes are apart of that. They're kids anymore, high school said you broke the rules, then u broke the rules the kid has to be an adult deal with it and say I'm sorry for violating the rules.

[@jasonybarra8277]

Now that I think about it I'm surprised the parents didn't understand that concept smack their kid in the back of the head walk him into the office and apologize

[@kgreen4411]

Y’all could’ve saved your whining on my post about my opinion. What I said stands! He EARNED his diploma. Dress code should just get you barred from the ceremony if that’s what they want to do, but he deserves his diploma. I don’t care what the country is actually, so don’t assume you know anything about me. Last, some of y’all harping on rules probably never have that standard for real, egregious rule breaking that happens in this country. Cry me a river and have a great day!

[@sophiamassillon537]

He is proud of where he come from.May be his family back ground.

[@sureshots8155]

Maybe he should go back to this place he holds on such high regard.

[@619elephant9]

Yes, he should go back to Mexico now.

[@patriciahartley7750]

@@sureshots8155 that's a good thought.

[@Supreme-zk7ct]

@@sureshots8155 people like you are so sad and miserable or purely stupid

[@Supreme-zk7ct]

@@619elephant9 and you should go back to… oh wait you’re on stolen land!🤣🤣

[@angelaburress8586]

He was given what he could and could not wear upon the graduation date and he chose to do something that was against the policy now he wants to be a martyr

[@scottcomeaux1318]

Everybody thinks they are special now days and the rules don’t apply to them. When confronted they are the victim.

[@mariarod6998]

U R so correct

[@jessiehathaway5720]

It’s all about this generation! These kids are so entitled. They don’t think the rules apply to them.

[@mariarod6998]

Rules applied to everyone

[@alexarviso6836]

Ok boomer

[@darkmoonprincess8597]

No he worked hard for the diploma and the fact that he was just having the flag shouldn’t interfere with what he worked so hard on for 12 years for. That school and the principle deserve the back lash that they are getting!

[@RubenDReyna]

I'm from Mexico, and I approve of this message. Plus, it's and insult to Mexico to degrade the Mexican flag like that. In Mexico, he would have been fined for improper use of the Mexican flag.

[@batchagaloopytv5816]

@@alexarviso6836 ok snowflake grifter ,any prefered pronouns ?

[@FHAN7OM]

But it is about the Mexican flag. If he was wearing an American flag, that Principal wouldn't say anything.

[@yajurjadcherla5808]

That doesn't make it right. They still shouldn't be withholding his diploma

[@G4RCI4S4NT0S]

Yeah it’s disrespectful, your in the USA.

[@normsflores8272]

@@G4RCI4S4NT0S it’s not though

[@sambulucci]

u didn't have to do all tht to receive ur diploma dude. There is a reason we all wear that dress on graduation. and ur love for ur country can be showed in different ways, and unlucky this was the wrong form to show it.

[@javier6226]

For my graduation they didnt even hand out the diploma till a week later. We were given empty rolls during the ceremony. To the schools defense they were still trying to “fix” grades so that the students that “graduated” could graduate. (Cough, cough. Principal and counselors changing grades behind teachers backs)

[@Kiba69420]

Of course, because they are penalized for failing people. Its easier to just... pass someone. Failing upwards is a thing in this country that started out in the 90s with the "Everyone gets a trophy" and "no child left behind" crap. You fail, you get passed to the next grade anyway because the school gets fined tons of money if they dont. Of course, its not everywhere that does that... but you do get that a lot in places where the failure rate is EXTREMELY high. Which... is mostly in impoverished/colored areas.

[@jaydwy8069]

@@Kiba69420 reintegrating of racially segregated schools has been a disaster for everyone. Everyone can resegregate except for white people too which is odd...

[@chuckfinley4757]

If you graduated they must have fixed your grammar grade.

[@poca723]

@@chuckfinley4757 who writes like they’re writing for Harvard on KZbin?

[@poca723]

@@chuckfinley4757 “whom writes” ? 😂 context

[@jondowe5252]

They were clear in my high school that if you did ANYTHING out of the ordinary during the ceremony then you weren't getting your diploma. I'm sure they told this kid the same thing

[@workout439]

Exactly!

[@EricaShady10171972]

yes, and they should have reminded him when they all gather to enter the area. Or when they were all yawning at the boring speeches attempting to sound encouraging. A teacher could have reminded him before he got up from his alphabetized seat by his last name: hey, take that off. They waited to embarrass him.

[@emanuel5944]

I think they should of told him to maybe take jt off before they got in the building lol instead of waiting last a minute to embarrass him infront of the people

[@jas9239]

@@EricaShady10171972 why should they have to remind an 18 year old that has finished high school? The time of treating them like children is over. If he wants to make a statement, then they can make him the example. It’s pretty simple, he’s old enough and knew better, you don’t need a reminder. If they had told him to get rid of the flag, you don’t think this same guy wouldn’t have gone online talking shit about the school saying they wouldn’t allow him to show his pride for his heritage or whatever it may be. The school was in a position where it was literally a no win situation for them.

[@alfredocisneros2403]

The school problaly told the student about not getting his diploma if found in violation of dress code. But he is not getting his diploma during that specific day of the ceremony, but the school can not hold his diploma until the student apolozice. School should Sent his diploma by mail or have the student pickup his diploma another day at the school. he has already earned his diploma no reason for the school to hold the diploma until he apolozice. I VIOLATED DRESS CODE during my ceremony in 1991 and I was not able to get my diploma during the ceremony , but my diploma was Sent to me by mail and I did not have to apolozice

[@hollyharrison1377]

If a valedictorian can go off on a tangent about abortion laws, he should’ve been allowed to collect his diploma.

[@cory3100]

Lmao imagine comparing what one person did at one HS to what the HS does to someone else. Your IQ is probably lower then the temperature in your house

[@bardgold4553]

Different high school idiot

[@anonygrazer3234]

Pay no attention to the low IQ trolls, critical thinking skills have been bred out of the Left

[@girlanonymous]

@Donald and Hillary Trump not sure why any of you care, why is it “offensive” to anyone’s country? It’s a flag at the end of the day and doesn’t “offend” anyone who isn’t prejudiced (yes I went there), doesn’t “offend” anyone who is secure with themselves and what their doing in their own lives. Certain people in this country need to mind their business and stop trying to control what people of color want to represent for theirselves and their own racial group. That young man was not hurting anyone by wearing the flag on his back. Ridiculousness and plenty of bigotry going on in this country and THAT is what people should be outraged about.

[@girlanonymous]

@@bardgold4553 she or he was comparing the incident or drama at one high school to this high school’s situation. They didnt say that both incidents happened at the same high school. SMDH.

[@jrc9753]

Honor your heritage on your own time. I’m Hispanic but I represent America 🇺🇸. You did it just to be center of attention.

[@IamTHEONLYgus532]

The rule is the rule and he broke the rule. He was told not to do it and he did it anyway.

[@davidlangum8085]

Nope, if a rule is unjust, as this one was, it deserves to be broken.

[@anastasia-fr1gn]

@@davidlangum8085 It’s not unjust. It’s uniform that all graduates have nothing else on their robes. If they get rid of that rule then it will hard to enforce what students have on.

[@Miquiztli111]

This shows how ignorant this kid is: -In Mexico it is disrespectful to ware the Mexican flag in this manner -If he really wanted to show respect to a nation he would have been wearing the American Flag as it belongs to the nation that gave him the opportunity to get a higher education for free -He should have been smart & received his diploma and then waved the flag

[@strnvii]

Yes hes going to get his diploma . Yes the school could care less Yes this is pointless, millions of Americans graduate each year. Yes I will be doing this on my graduation day. Bcuz who cares. Ty Seriously no one cares, it might not even be a flag maybe a meme But seriously

[@Miquiztli111]

@@strnvii it’s a complete non-story my point is the ignorant pride is to strong in this generation that is latching on to an idea not a reality

[@microbios8586]

Thank you. I just commented the same. The norms for respecting the Mexican flag are stricter than the US flag. You simply won't find somebody doing this in Mexico. Quite ignorant of the young man

[@ruthsantiago363]

I came from my country very young, I did not graduate, my son did graduate and now he is going to university and he does not carry my flag on his back. In my country, not even in graduations do they carry a flag on their back. This is creating divisions and making this country look like a racist country.

[@vernonnilesjr8752]

He's denied his diploma and she's wearing sandals talking about a double standard wow congratulations to him 🙏👊👍🎓

[@TechTalks685]

Ok i can't even see her sandals but I dought it's like Nike chill type of sandals it's most likely like a high heel kinda sandal soooooo

[@mattbyuh]

@Beautiful killz what rules. U guys can't even to ur own "rules". Plus coming here and taking over a land by killing people doesn't make u the owner at all. So what are u trying to say when u guys did the same things but far worse and then get pissed when other people come into "your country" that u never property own

[@mattbyuh]

@Beautiful killz why would someone fake being from Mexico. U just said coming from Mexico lmao. Every country has government problems. This is some perfect paradise. and u should know that this is the country that accepts the most. U should really go out and learn a thing or two

[@mattbyuh]

@Beautiful killz u own nothing. Tbh this land nor will not lose or gain anything with u u clown lmaoooo. Thanks for saying what I said. Native Americans do own it. And idk what ur Karen ass is saying. Greedy for running from someone that can kill u. Read over what I say and process how dumb u sound

[@snivythefencer2898]

The only thing the school is allowed to do is stop him from participating in the ceremony as that’s a privilege that can be revoked. If the required credits are earned the diploma cannot be denied from the student

[@chltmdwp]

One thing I learned in the military Is that following the rules will make your life very easy. How hard is it to put the flag away for 5 seconds, receive the diploma, and put the flag on his body again?

[@vanillacarnivore]

Update: Good news, he just received it! 👏🏽

[@ishmael802]

He deserves an apology now.

[@thekarinachannel8280]

How do you know?

[@vanillacarnivore]

@@thekarinachannel8280 because it came out in the news. Google it.

[@LuisRodriguez-cp3lq]

Its the dress code. Its a rule. You didn't follow the rule. Whats the issue here?

[@ivanjimenez-rico1345]

I have a feeling that a lot of people with this opinion would have very different feelings if it was a different kind of Flav. But honestly it didn't interrupt anything. If anything them singling him out interrupted things

[@taytaymane]

They let him make it up there rehearse in it and everything the school chose not to say anything before it became an issue I never seen a white dude not graduate walking across with a confederate flag you can google the shit there are many pics like it

[@waesteduniversity8538]

Not receiving a diploma for breaking dress code is the issue. How does that punishment correlate to the rule that was broken?

[@howardbaxter2514]

@@waesteduniversity8538 cause it’s to ensure people follow the dress code. This isn’t new. Every high schooler is told the proper dress code before graduation day.

[@MrGahandsome]

Chiiild this fake Hispanic profile name to further your foolishness if laughable …. You want people to say “Look! Even Hispanics agree with the principal!” ….bye Felicia.

[@gemfan2002]

They could have just told him to take it off temporarily and put it back on after he walks ofr the stage? Or just tel him to come back on stage after the ceremony? Just petty for no damn reason.

[@lilyoda787]

Ive seen a kid go viral from dressing up as a video game character getting his diploma

[@mifpalin]

The master chief one lol I kno double standards

[@lilyoda787]

@@mifpalin exactly

[@muhammadwaliflowers]

If it wasn’t from this school with this principal that’s kind of an irrelevant point. Some people are more disciplined than others therefore some allow stupid stuff like that.

[@OANomad]

The master chief video was a commercial though dude.

[@lilyoda787]

@@OANomad your talking about something else

[@colby9743]

If others followed the dress code. Why can't he? *Seems like a radical stunt to sue the school district.*

[@April-lp7pp]

Well if it was and they were dumb and low enough to fall for it they deserve exactly what they get.

[@colby9743]

@@April-lp7pp 'Deserve' So it's ok to remove school leaders that are following protocol from the board district. Cut school funds for educational purposes because a brat decided to pull a dumb action. Other children will pay the consequences for his bratty behavior. Let's see how many Mexican students will be castracise in the near future. These are a few examples of post affects that occur in similar situations.

[@mariarod6998]

Everything now a days is sue sue this that only in America 🇺🇸 all these privileges are granted.

[@loveisinfinite1997]

Writing in bold won't suddenly make you Einstein.

[@hebergilj]

I am ashamed as a Latino that I am. This family asking for an apology for violating the rules of the high school .. Ignorance is daring. It is very good that you love, and do not forget your Country, your roots, and your origins. But we have to love and respect this nation that adopted us, and respect other students from other nations as well. Can you imagine the mess of a graduation with hundreds of flags from around the world. When the one who is giving them the education is this country, I think he is being disrespectful, and the apology is mandatory if he wants to obtain his diploma. If he does not apologize, do not give him his diploma, to see who loses the most.

[@itsbayside6802]

thats gonna be a no sellout

[@diegomanuel5065]

@@itsbayside6802 lmao gtfo this man just spoke facts, and all you can come up with is some one line broke ass saying.

[@titsmcghee1086]

Brasileiro For Trump 🇧🇷 🇺🇸

[@jessecars2406]

Sanction him financially?? Wtf.. Degree?? It's high school diploma, fool. Degree is for college or university.. Fool. You don't even know the difference?? Now go back to high school and get your diploma from the principal wearing sandals 👡 and breaking the dress code..

[@JayNephew-ds9rk]

Good job young man standing up for what you believe

[@pablohernandez1159]

If you protest in Mexico. You disappear.Think about it. Why would you honor a country that treated you so bad, that you left. Just saying.

[@karenwhite4141]

The same way so many white people display the confederate flag...ijs

[@AustinMichael]

You have a really wack view of Mexico but hey you believe whatever Fox News tells you. In reality it's about as normal as the USA.

[@chaosXP3RT]

Because it's still his place of origin. Much of his family lives there. There's not much pride in being an America, but I was still born here and I still love my home

[@aleciaa.e3697]

@@AustinMichael not really then why do they claim thier fleeing violence from cartel and poverty . Doesn't sound so great. If it was then there would be no mass illegal immigration.

[@AustinMichael]

@@aleciaa.e3697 Poverty and violent crime are issues not inherent to Mexico. They just don't have the financial support systems that Americans do. The economic disparity between Mexico and the USA is why people flee here. Also most of the migrants coming in over the border aren't Mexican anymore anyway. If you have ever been to Mexico it's a great place and just like the USA trouble really only finds you if you go looking for it