UNFAIR - student denied diploma

Dear Family,
A student in USA was denied his high school diploma at his graduation. He walked up the stage, took a bow, blew a kiss to his mother and the Superintendent Suzanne Lukas ordered him to return to his seat and then refused him his diploma to graduate. She say he was 'fooling around'???? I am so angry by this news... so unfair.

You can read the news here: http://www.nowpublic.com/strange/bonny-eagle-high-school-student-denied-diploma-blowing-kiss

Watch the news here: http://www.myfoxmaine.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=8453125&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1http://www.wmtw.com/video/19763284/index.html

Sign the petition here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/fire-suzanne-lukas-as-bonny-eagle-high-school-superintendent

Anyway, I did all those plus leave some comments and send an email to the principal. What a ridiculous thing to happen. Below is my email to the principal.

Dorin

Dear Principle Schultz,
In light of the recent event of the denial of diploma for Justin Denney, I strongly believe the high school should have a change in the mission statement because there is certainty no joy allowed for students.

Of all the joys of a learning experience, graduation should be the greatest of all, when students receive the results for their hard work. It is an event for celebration. Every event consists of their own risks and rules which must be followed. However, these rules must be reasonable. I understand a rule was made to prevent misconduct in students. But I just simply can't understand how Justin Denney's actions breach this rule. Bowing is an action of courtesy and manners. Sharing of joy with family members and friends should be encouraged. Is it implied that your school is discouraging courtesy, manners and positive relationship?

Educational institutes are providing a service to the students, who are also your customers. I believe that in Justin Denney's case, your school has failed to deliver which is largely due to the actions of your staff. Please do consider truthfully if the situation is fair to Justin Denney. Is Superintendent Suzanne Lukas affected by the other situations of the day and her own mood to make that decision? Can Justin Denney's actions justify the punishment that is imposed on him?

With the progress of the matter, just allowing Justin Denney to receive his diploma is far from sufficient. He is already denied from the experience and distress have been caused. Prompt apology and actions should have been taken. Please do ensure that your school accepts the responsibility of the event and apologize immediately. Any delay would only worsen the situation. Please also do ensure appropriate actions would be taken to resolve the problem and communicate these actions to Justin Denney and his family. Do also ensure and communicate measures to prevent the same problem from occurring again.

May I also suggest sufficient remuneration to be given to Justin Denney for the distress he went through? He is robbed of his once-in-a-lifetime experience by unjust means, which I believe is the fault of your school management. Thus, management should be responsible for making this up to him. Superintendent Suzanne Lukas should also openly apologize, not only to Justin Denney but also to the public for displaying bad judgment and demonstrating negative values in education.

In the case where Superintendent Suzanne Lukas or your school is standing by the actions taken, your stand should also be communicated to the public. Maintaining silence is irresponsible and as an education provider, you are demonstrating these values to your students.

I do also hope to receive a reply from you.

Best Regards,
Dorinda