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Graduate urges Danville Area High School to allow cords, sashes and military insignia at commencement
Summary
A 2024 graduate told the board that some students were barred from wearing sashes, cords and tassels recognizing FFA, Eagle Scout and military service at graduation while National Honor Society received recognition; he asked the board to allow consistent recognition for all accomplishments.
A recent Danville Area High School graduate told the board Wednesday that the commencement ceremony last year excluded items — sashes, cords and tassels — worn by students to recognize membership in FFA, service as Eagle Scouts and military commitments.
Aristotle Rock, who graduated in 2024, said students were allowed to wear a yellow National Honor Society cord but…
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