Student asks to wear Navy sash at Howe ISD graduation; aunt seeks same accommodation

May 18, 2026

Student Gradin Weinmann asked the Board to allow a Navy military sash to be worn at graduation; Tonya Troxtell spoke on behalf of her nephew making the same request. The request was raised during public forum on May 18.

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During the public forum portion of the May 18 meeting, student Gradin Weinmann addressed the Board to request permission to wear his Navy military sash at the graduation ceremony. Tonya Troxtell also spoke on behalf of her nephew and asked the Board to allow the sash to be worn.

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