Posted on Jun 27, 2016
Should Military Dress Be Allowed at High School Graduation?
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New Hampshire reverently passed law that allows high school students who have completed basic training to wear their military uniforms to their graduation ceremonies. This state joins Pennsylvania and California as the only states that mandate the privilege. What do you think RP? Comments please.
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Here's my thing... if these kids are able to graduate high school and boot camp before most kids finish high school, then Hell yes let them walk in uniform. As long as he is abiding by all uniform regulations, then what's the problem.
Just a couple weeks ago I went to my little brother's high school graduation. One kid didn't even show up in cap and gown. He sat in the middle of all the cap and gown kids wearing shorts and an undershirt. Yet the school allowed him to still walk across the stage and receive his diploma.
Think of how many caps you see painted with zero regard to whether or not it's appropriate. Compare that to the individual in a military uniform straight from boot camp with all the rigid discipline beat into him from day one. I'd rather have a graduation ceremony with all military members than an auditorium full of teenagers who have zero respect for the event that's taking place except for the fact that they no longer have to show up for school.
Just a couple weeks ago I went to my little brother's high school graduation. One kid didn't even show up in cap and gown. He sat in the middle of all the cap and gown kids wearing shorts and an undershirt. Yet the school allowed him to still walk across the stage and receive his diploma.
Think of how many caps you see painted with zero regard to whether or not it's appropriate. Compare that to the individual in a military uniform straight from boot camp with all the rigid discipline beat into him from day one. I'd rather have a graduation ceremony with all military members than an auditorium full of teenagers who have zero respect for the event that's taking place except for the fact that they no longer have to show up for school.
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SSG Jack Lewis
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Hey, if you retired anywhere close to Ft. Lewis, we're a little ways north in Shoreline, WA. Every year on 23DEC, we throw a veterans' party with world-class, aged, hard eggnog. It's a good gathering, and you're always welcome. Ping me here: [login to see] .
Best of the holidays to you and yours!
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SGT Jeff Everhart
There's a resounding yes to this question. However, given the educational environment today and the rabid anti-authority in our schools today someone would be offended at the sight of a young Marine, Airman, Soldier with their dress uniform on for graduation.
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I say in the U.S. either stand behind us...or in front of us. I joined at 17 years of age in '84 so I know that pride.
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SGM Charles Twardzicki
That doesn’t mean they can’t question what or why. Remember, they are not in the service. In Russia do you think the public can question the government? We defend the right to question authority, even that when in service we can’t!
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SGT William Hawkins
I too joined at 17yrs old, junior in high school and had to have my parents consent... I will always remember my small school looking up to me for what I did.
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SFC Chad Sowash
Because it looks like there are varying opinions and it's always good to have the discussion. But I am in the camp of let them wear it they have earned it.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
Well it's already been asked at least once if not more on here so it's obviously something people talk about.
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