Students Forced to Sit in Downpour to Receive Diplomas
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Key Points:
- Two Tennessee high schools, Centennial and Franklin High, held outdoor graduation ceremonies amid heavy rain, leading to students and families being soaked during the event.
- Videos of the rain-soaked ceremony went viral, sparking criticism from parents who questioned the decision to hold the event outdoors despite the weather forecast.
- A planned moment of silence for a deceased classmate was skipped due to the rain, causing additional disappointment among students and families.
- School superintendent Jason Golden explained that organizers expected the rain to stop before the ceremonies but were caught off guard by changing weather conditions.
- Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the schools for not holding the ceremony indoors, emphasizing that families and graduates deserved a more respectful and comfortable event.