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Martinsburg parent urges district apology after graduation proceeded in downpour
Summary
A Martinsburg High School parent said the school’s outdoor graduation was held in heavy rain without adequate contingency planning, damaged diplomas and led to medical issues; the speaker asked for personal written apologies to the affected graduates.
BERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. — During public comments at the June 2 board meeting, a Martinsburg High School parent denounced district leadership’s handling of the class of 2025 graduation, saying the outdoor ceremony proceeded in heavy rain, diplomas were damaged and some students developed medical issues afterward.
The parent told the board the graduation “was marred by avoidable and irresponsible leadership” and said other nearby districts postponed…
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