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Resident urges Ohio County Schools to let Eagle Scout cords be worn at graduation; board agrees to consider policy change
Summary
A father told the board that Wheeling Park High School barred Eagle Scout cords at commencement; board members said they will place the issue on a future agenda for discussion and weighing pros and cons.
Gary Weakley told the Ohio County Board of Education that Wheeling Park High School does not allow graduating students to wear Eagle Scout cords during commencement ceremonies and urged the board to reconsider that policy. "No one can wear their Eagle Scout cords," Weakley said, describing the award's significance and asking the board to let recipients display the honor at graduation.
Board members responded during the members‑comments portion of the meeting. "That's something in…
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