Comments on: Black Students Lose Diplomas Over Cheers

By: carla

carla — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:50:46 +0000

You know what? Black folks act different at these so-called “solemn” occasions, and the idea that they should be told how to respond is misguided. Yes, there’s a time and place for everything, but if for you it’s a riotous shout, then shout! Slow the graduation down if other names are drowned out. The town is only 34,000 folks–how many grads can there be in each class? I think this punishment is appalling.

By: Bill Diggs

Bill Diggs — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:35:39 +0000

Sorry, Nicole. I mistakenly included you with the animals I listed.

By: Bill Diggs

Bill Diggs — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:34:06 +0000

I thought the people in Illinois were bad, but then I read the comments. Please. 1, 2, 3, and 5: NEVER reproduce. You are prime examples of why the world is so vile Today. And God help us if you beasts make any more like you. WOW you’re hateful! I’m betting NONE of you have any spouses or friends. I’s easy to see why.

By: Watch_and_Learn

Watch_and_Learn — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:04:55 +0000

If those audience members were indeed unruly and signed a binding contract…then so be it!! If you know some of your people iz ignant- leave them at home.

By: Parting Shots / Stereohyped

Parting Shots / Stereohyped — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:14:33 +0000

[...] Students in Illinois get their diplomas taken away because their friends and family cheered for them at graduation. [Clutch] [...]

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 19:16:43 +0000

My question is why is the student punished? The offenders are the people cheering in the audience.I think it’s messed up that they make the student do the community service in order to get their degree back, when all they did was walk across the stage.
Give me a break!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:36:02 +0000

If the offenders indeed signed a paper stating the consequences of such behavior then I don’t feel sorry for them. They are graduating from high school, they didn’t find a cure for AIDS, end world hunger, or win the Nobel Peace Prize. There is no need for hoops and hollers…save that for the afterpary. If you are going to whine about the punishment, read BEFORE you sign a piece of paper saying you will abide by the rules.

By: Erica B.

Erica B. — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:44:08 +0000

I saw this on the news. I guess I would have had to be there before I can cast judgment.