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A transgender teen is fighting to be called by his chosen name at graduation. Here’s why that’s so important.
“When asking to have his name read correctly while walking across the stage at graduation, senior Soren Tucker was refused outright,” notes a Change.org petition — so far signed by more than 18,700 people — supporting the Georgia teen.
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Vice President Harris celebrates Ella Emhoff's college graduation: 'Keep dreaming with ambition'
The vice-president, known to her step-children as "Momala" congratulated Emhoff on her achievement.
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Mother surprises son with news that they'll be graduating same university together: 'I had no idea'
Renita Gray-Taylor surprised her family when she presented invitations to her college graduation, the very same ceremony as her son, Anthony Taylor.
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High schoolers celebrate senior year with socially distant 'pens' at EDM concert
A manufacturing and production company in Wisconsin has been hosting outdoor concerts and movie events, and held a special celebration for graduating and rising seniors.
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College athlete surprised with graduation ceremony on the beach while headed to brunch with her boyfriend
Alexa Williams was set to graduate this spring from Old Dominion University, but the school's graduation ceremony was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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School buses visit the homes of 700 students for mini graduation ceremonies
The four-day trip was filled with confetti, balloons and cheers.
Yahoo LifeInspiring stories: Graduations, a virtual spelling bee and a 106-year-old coronavirus survivor that brought a smile to our faces this week
High schools across the country revise their graduation plans, while a 106-year-old celebrates her recovery from the coronavirus.
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An easy graduation hairstyle for your virtual at-home ceremony
Sebastian Professional International Artist Anthony Cole shows us 7 steps to to rock the best hairstyle for a virtual graduation.
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High school graduates receive their diplomas by crossing finish line at Daytona International Speedway
Seniors received their high school diplomas one carload at a time at the racetrack on Sunday.
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High school and college seniors are mourning major milestones: Here's how to help them navigate a tough time
"We just have to allow them to experience the feelings of disappointment and sadness and be there as they’re processing it too," says Yahoo Life Mental Health contributor Dr. Jen Hartstein.
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Good news still thrives amid coronavirus pandemic: High school seniors find ways to celebrate year-end milestones
Administrators and students are banning together to celebrate the end of the year amid the coronavirus pandemicl
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Siblings host virtual prom for students who can't attend in person
Mental Health Awareness month is here, and two Atlanta-based siblings helped hosted a virtual prom for graduating seniors.
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High school holds personal, front-yard graduation ceremonies for seniors
This educator did not let quarantine stop him from celebrating his seniors.
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High school principal covers 800 miles to visit all 612 graduating seniors: 'I just want them to know they were cared about'
"Y’all could give a flying flip about me but I need to see y’all," Principal Virdle Montgomery told his teen students.
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Montana Man's Dying Wish Comes True with Son's Surprise High School Graduation
Montana Man's Dying Wish Comes True With Son's Surprise HS Graduation
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High School Student with Autism Receives a Silent Ovation While Earning His Diploma at Graduation
High School Student with Autism Receives Silent Ovation at Graduation
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Woman earns PhD after spending 3 years in federal prison: 'Life is not over after incarceration'
Yolanda Perkins didn't see a future for herself after being sentenced to 3 years in federal prison. Now, she has a PhD and is helping other formerly incarcerated people to better their own futures.
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High school graduate forced to remove traditional Navajo feathers from graduation cap: 'It's part of my identity'
The only accessory that was showing was a trio of brown eagle feathers attached to her graduation cap. But that was apparently enough to warrant a reprimand from a nearby teacher.
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High school senior joining the Marines gets his own graduation ceremony days before the rest of his class
“He’s doing something great so I thought we should do something great for him," said Patricia Lozano, an assistant principal at Hackensack High School in New Jersey.
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Man, 21, applying for job finds out he never graduated high school
During his high school graduation ceremony in 2016, this student was handed a diploma — in error.
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Police officers show up to graduation party for fallen officer's son: 'Dad still has a presence in their hearts'
“I know you guys don’t get a lot of thanks around the country, especially over the past few years, but you guys mean a lot to me and my family," the teenager said.
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Teen graduates high school after being in a coma for 5 months: 'God just flipped a switch'
When Nada Edwards miraculously woke up, she only had one goal in mind: to walk across her graduation stage.
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Student with cerebral palsy makes inspiring high school graduation speech: 'This is helping to break stereotypes'
Ahmed Ali gave a speech at his high school graduation using an augmentative communication device.
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Teacher gives shoes off his own feet to student so he can walk across stage at graduation
The boy’s parent and a school guidance counselor tried to search for supplies to fix the shoe, but Vohn Lewis intervened and told them it wasn’t necessary because he wore the same size shoes as the student.
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Viral high school valedictorian speech calls out teachers, staff for ‘alcoholism’ and ‘negligence’
“To the teacher that was regularly intoxicated during class this year, thank you for using yourself to teach students about the dangers of alcoholism,” the valedictorian said.
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Principal accused of plagiarizing Ashton Kutcher speech at graduation suspended
A graduate shared a video that spliced footage of her principal’s speech at her graduation ceremony with a clip of Ashton Kutcher accepting an award from the Teen Choice Awards in 2013.