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Marine Told She Can’t Wear Uniform to Her High School Graduation

Marine Told She Cant Wear Uniform to Her High School GraduationLindsay Starr graduated early, joined the Marines, headed off to spend three months at boot camp and now all she’s asking for is a chance to wear her Marine dress blues to her high school graduation ceremony. Her high school’s answer? Absolutely not.

North Allegheny High School, located in Wexford, Pennsylvania, has a strict graduation policy under which all students must wear school colors and a cap and gown if they plan to walk across the stage to claim their diplomas. Despite efforts to change officials’ minds, Starr has been told that there is absolutely no chance the district will budge.

Some students and teachers have privately voiced support for the young Marine. Starr maintains that the school‘s position isn’t right and she’s being very vocal about the matter:

“I’m just trying to show pride in what I belong to now. I belong to the United States Marine Corps as a 17-year-old. Like, c’mon, now…We’re here for you, we’re here to serve our country. We’re here to protect the freedoms that you enjoy, public schools – you enjoy that freedom because someone went out and died for it.”

Watch the following KDKA-TV video report for more:

In response to the controversy, the school issued a statement that said, “We just don’t do it. The required dress is cap and gown.” What do you think? Should the school make an exception and allow Starr to wear her uniform?

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  • frankee47
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:19pm

    i cannot believe how stupid these schools are. if they can’t get this right, what the hell are they teaching our children?

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    • rickc34
      Posted on June 9, 2012 at 11:30am

      Worked hard graduated early then joined the military to serve her country then is shot down by the left. What has happened to this country? Oh yeah Obama happened. Wake up America you are about to lose your freedom.

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  • ProudInfidel
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:16pm

    Lindsay Starr thank you for your service. You are a true patriot.

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    • UPSETVET
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 4:41pm

      Lindsay, as a fellow US Marine (1954-1966) remember WHY you are now wearing the US Marine Corps Uniform, to defend and protect the freedom and right that a High School in Pennsylvania has to establish and enforce it‘s standards for it’s graduation ceremony. As a United States Marine that’s one of the freedoms and rights you have sworn to defend and protect. You,re now a US Marine so act like one !

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  • Brae
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:15pm

    That depends. If all Federal representatives have to wear a cap and gown and school colors too, then it is an across the board ruling. So if Pres Obama goes to the school, or Hiliary, or June bug Napoliano, or Bite me Biden goes to the school, they have to wear a cap and gown and school colors. After all, this terrific young woman is a representative of the Federal Government. If they don’t have to comply, neighter should she have to. I would be proud to see her walk across the stage in her dress uniform.

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    • GadsdenPatriot
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:24pm

      She is a representative of the people and Constitution only hired by the government.

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  • PeachyinGA
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:14pm

    No matter what she wears under her gown, she sure as heck better getting a rousing Standing O!!! Thank you Lindsay for serving in such a serious role at such a young age!

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  • hayesstephen
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:14pm

    Gee if you had not got special education class in school I wonder where you would be today. Oh I know!!! Writnig idiotic posts like the rest of the liberal nut jobs do.

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  • PeachyinGA
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:14pm

    No matter what she wears under her gown, she sure as heck better getting a rousing Standing O!!! Thank you Lindsey for serving in such a serious role at such a young age!

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  • 264win
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:11pm

    Hey wear the dress blues under the gown and when it is your turn to get your diploma just before you walk up to recive take off the gown and leave it behind on the stage.

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  • Profx72
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:11pm

    I salute her enthusiasm to show her pride in being a Marine, and if we were talking about a function where Formal Dress were appropriate (Suit, Tuxedo, Dress, etc), then I would be 100% in support of her wearing her Dress Blues; however, the UNIFORM of her Graduation Ceremony is a Cap & Gown. Not for the sake of controversy, but I agree with the school. Diverting from the stated dress guidelines to allow her Marine Dress Blues would set a precedent that could then be exploited by others in the future. The rights and freedoms that she is taking pride in protecting is based on the concept of Equal Justice. Allowing an exception in this regard would not be EQUAL justice, it would be SOCIAL justice. Consider what your position would be if this article were about a student wanting to wear a full Burqa, or a Hijab, or a Bikini, or a La Raza T-Shirt? Don’t get me wrong: I’m not equating service in the Marine Corps or her pride in that service to being a member of La Raza, but it’s an issue of precedent. One exception, even for the best of intentions, opens the door others to exploit in the future. That’s just the way I see it.

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    • axel@25
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:50pm

      The arguement that wearing her uniform (if allowed), would open the door to all sorts of things, isn’t entirely true. If the school can make a policy of “only cap and gown” it can make an exception for active duty military personel to wear their uniforms if they choose. The military isn’t a religion.
      I have seen many graduations and there are always students wearing non-“offical” items like leis, a parent’s grad tassel, a friends pin, etc…

      But in all things, it is important that we choose our battles, and I don’t see that this is really one that needs to be fought. She could wear a Marine Corps patch or pin (big one) and not create a situation that will cause this big event in so many other students lives, to be overshadowed by controversy. If she’s smart enough to graduate early, and honorable enough to be a Marine, I‘m sure she’s mature enough to understand the situation and how others are affected…..Semper Fi girl, you’re a Marine, and they always do what’s best for others.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:10pm

      I don’t think this is an exception, I do not think the school has a choice in the matter. In my high school days military(there were several) graduated in the dress uniform appropriate to them. It was not considered an exception, she is a Marine, therefore she graduates a Marine. Make them kick you out…..can you imagine that? Not in the purview of the standard useless beaurocrat.

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  • hayesstephen
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:10pm

    Oops I forgot, God Bless you Marine and thank you for your service!!!!

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  • GadsdenPatriot
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:10pm

    Note to student:

    Dress in your blues and cover them with cap and gown, then upon accepting your diploma throw your cap and gown off and salute God and flag. It will drive them nuts!

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  • 264win
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:10pm

    Dress blues look way better than cap & gown!

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    • Dannowood
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:54pm

      Your darn right they do. Dress Blues naturally demand respect. Covering up that particular uniform ( or any military unifom) is a violation (ot of uniform). I say let The Marine where the Dress Blues.

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  • hayesstephen
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:09pm

    This young women deserves respect for herself and her uniform. In a day and age when young people would rather go on spring break, this women went to boot camp. Certainly an exception can be made for the uniform of our service people. Liberals have no since of shame about themselves or pride in their students or country. Replace the school board and the entire scholl staff.

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  • RN MOM
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:08pm

    Maybe a decorated marine could hand her diploma- I’ve seen that when someone was joining the military right after high school. That way she won’t upset the rules, and there will be an honor for her special sacrifice. BTW- if someone was willing to defend the country and take a bullet for it, I say they should be able to wear the uniform, but we all know that once the envelope is pushed it’ll be havoc when kids decide to wear other things too.

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  • Ricky A. Patriotson
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:03pm

    way to go girl, I am behind you all the way whatever your choice.

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  • broadsword 26C
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:02pm

    I think she should walk up and receive the diploma, then step away and remove her cap and gown and have her uniform on under the gown to show the start of her new life..and Thank you for your service.

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    • Wingnut80
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 11:20pm

      Most times anymore they don’t get anything but a blank diploma at the event, so if there are any hijinks they can deny the student his/her real diploma.

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  • Talmid of Yeshua
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:02pm

    This young woman is a patriot. The liberal pubic, yes pubic screwl system hates the military.

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    • The Third Archon
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:49pm

      How very mature–what are you, like 12?

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:04pm

      Public screwls need to be re-claimed by we the public as soon as possible. And Screw you @third!

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  • bellasbrat
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:59pm

    I’m sure this young lady looks absolutely stunning in her uniform, and I thank her and God for her service to our country. But to make an exception for her opens the door to other exceptions. She’s a Marine and accustomed to taking orders. If the school has a dress code, as I’m sure the Marines do, then she needs to follow it.

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    • HisNameWasRobertPaulson
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:05pm

      Actually you are completely… wrong. First of all, she is a Marine. And as a PUBLIC school, funded by the government, they can set a responsible dress code, but it would be a violation of federal law and government policy to forbid an off duty member of the military from wearing their dress uniform to an official government function of ANY level. The school is wrong here. And this isn’t about taking orders. Schools don’t issue orders. Military issues orders. She doesn’t work for the school, and they owe her a diploma, and they owe her the respect she is deserving of.

      The school doesn’t get a choice on this. It isn’t a private school. It is funded with tax payer dollars. They don’t get to say. We do.

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    • 338lapua
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:58pm

      @hisname…..if you are right, and I am certain your intentions are good, than I would support her civil disobedience. I remember several Marines at my own graduation, military was the ONLY exception to the cap n gown thing, but they did admit they were powerless to stop them because they were military.
      Due to a medical flaw, I wasn’t good enough, however that means I support her twice as much.

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    • Wingnut80
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:22pm

      Sorry RobertPaulson but I believe that you are confusing Public and Governmental. Governmental functions are things like state dinners and balls. On the other hand military members are specifically enjoined from wearing their uniforms to Public functions where their uniformed presence might be seen as the militay as a whole supporting whatever the agenda of the function is, regardless how laudable.

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    • hifi74
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:45am

      The problem with that supposition wingnut, as it sounds that you are refering to the Hatch Act more specifically, is that it applies to events of a political nature. This is the complete list of uniform regs for wearing in public can be found here:

      http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/pages/uniform%20regs%20chapters/Chapter%2011_files/Chapter%2011.asp

      Although given part 1

      (1) At any meeting or demonstration which is a function of, or sponsored by an organization, association, movement, group, or combination of persons which the Attorney General of the United States has designated, pursuant to E.O. 10450, as amended as totalitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive, or as having adopted a policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence to deny others their rights under The Constitution of the United States, or as seeking to alter the form of Government of the United States by unconstitutional means.

      It might not be a stretch given the “known totallitarian, fascist, communist, or subversive” argument becasue it is a school. But that is kind of splitting hairs.

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    • melmatmic
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:39am

      HIFI, Sounds like the marines guarding BO should not wear the uniform based on that regulation you sited. LOL

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    • flsnipe
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 3:22pm

      Its been a few years but I’m pretty sure they said the only time you can be in uniform with some thing casing you in it is in a casket! She will have many opportunities to wear her dress blues I love it when service members want to wear their dress uniforms. I would never not encourage anyone to wear their Alphas, or Bravos But the uniform needs to be worn properly.

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  • betterthantv
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:58pm

    When will we say enough is enough? Government and government run schools are completely out of touch with the citizens of this great country. When will we have had enough?

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  • Bob_R_OathKeeper
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:57pm

    Man these liberal socialists make me sick, they are as American as Islam is.

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  • welovetheUSA
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:56pm

    Grap your children, quit your second job…give up your over extended lifestyles, and educate your kids…soon your children will be waring communist brown and you’ll have no choice….we are with this young lady……..why in the h********** is this an issue?

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  • macombman
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:55pm

    Of course I agree she should be allowed to wear her uniform on the stage. However (sadly) I’m sure everyone realizes what other doors may open if she is given the exception.

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  • conservativemom99
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:55pm

    She could wear it under her gown…and flash the audience after she gets her diploma. I‘ll bet she’d get a standing O!

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    • lcam67
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:59pm

      I agree….

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    • redbone007
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:04pm

      I was thinking the same.

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    • RN MOM
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:05pm

      Good idea!

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    • Slobaphobe
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:15pm

      Great minds think alike. I say ‘Do it!” BOOH-YA

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    • jedi.kep
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:55am

      That’s really the only option here. If the school allowed her to wear what she wants, then they have to allow everyone to wear what they want. The school has the right to say who wears what at their graduation ceremony. This girl, clearly proud of her service and her country, needs to respect the schools rules and stop looking for extra attention.

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  • khaosmaximus
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:55pm

    Such an unnecessary and uncalled for insult for an honorable woman who has chosen to serve her country. ANY institution should be more than proud to have such a positive example!

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    • JimCDew
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:45pm

      Exactly the right move. The School District can say the rules were followed and she can still show the world her pride in the Marine Corps. GO FOR IT!!!

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  • teddrunk
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:52pm

    A salute to this wonderful woman. Of course the school district won’t budge, the entire school system is full of military hating Democrats.

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    • GadsdenPatriot
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:01pm

      TED, you took the words right out of my mouth. Those stinkin‘ lefty tards are a virus that plagues the world feeding off others’ wealth and liberties.

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    • Professional Infidel
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:55pm

      How about the street gangs unform?? Short trousers, around there knees, lets allow that also.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:49pm

    This is one time the school could have made an exeption; she is joining to protect us and idiots like the school leaders from all enemies within and without.

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    • its_time_to_arrest_our_government
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:56pm

      to hell with them girl do it anyway. what are they going to do to ya

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    • Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 7:57pm

      I understand her desire, but all graduations I have been to, you wear the cap and gown, I have never seen an exception. She could wear her uniform under the gown, then after the ceremony, take off the gown and take your pictures.

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    • Robert-CA
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:04pm

      I support her but if the school is gonna allow that to happen they’ll open the door to other students this time to come out with different outfits .

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    • TNT1
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:06pm

      While I’m glad she is proud to be a marine,rules are rules.You just can’t keep making exceptions for individuals.

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    • BrotherWill
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:10pm

      Lesson #1 of the military. Follow orders. Her instructions seems clear so be a good Marine and put on your cap and gown. The comments made by the Marine Corps also echo this sentiment.

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    • fixer
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:20pm

      wear your uniform proudly.make them drag you out and sue the everloving crap out of them.thanks for your service.semper fi

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    • ManThong
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:23pm

      Nothing against the uniform- everyone should be proud of her, but it is not the prescribed uniform for the event, just as her cap and gown is not prescribed for dress inspection on base.

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    • Elena2010
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:24pm

      Proudly wear it UNDER that cap and gown, Marine. You earned it! Oo-rah, Devil Dog!

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    • No1YaKnow
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:24pm

      I understand the basis for the policy—but it should have an exception to an active military member–period.

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    • hifi74
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:32pm

      Semper Fi Marine, you walked through hell and back to earn that uniform. Wear it proudly and do not be afraid to wear it to your graduation. No matter what, do what YOU feel is the right thing to do.

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    • willardjr27
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:37pm

      She will be in violation of the Marine Corps’ uniform policy by wearing a cap and gown over her Dress Blue Bravos. The Marine Corps would not make an exception to policy if the shoe were on the other foot. She should execute a crisp about-face, wear the cap and gown and graduate. She will have plenty of opportunities to wear her uniform while on active duty. Her receiving command will have fun with this story.

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    • Neo Con John
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:38pm

      I agree!
      It’s time our side started to show civil disobedience for what we believe in.
      Rock on young lady!!!

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    • The_Hut_In_Co
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:40pm

      Tell em to he!! with their PC bullpuckey! SFA
      Semper Fi!

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    • saviorammo
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:40pm

      Damn straight It’s Time!

      Wear it with pride and then lay a beat down on those cowards and walk out with the piece of paper that don’t mean squat. Or shove it somewhere uncomfortable for them.

      Knowmatter, your new family will never leave you!

      Semper Fi!

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    • FormerLib
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:42pm

      I went to my son’s college graduation and three soldier graduates wore their berets instead of the mortarboard, and all 3 got a huge ovation.

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    • Professional Infidel
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:47pm

      As the Army has it’s dress code, so does the school, the Graduation Ceremony should not be corrupted by outside influences. I am Ex Army and love the military and Love and Respect all veterans,but the Dress Code is the Dress Code” It’s like the schools Uniform.

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    • mtnclimberjim
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 8:57pm

      were it under the gown. After you get the diploma rip it off and display your blues. To hell with’em

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    • ElaineA
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:02pm

      Snow has got it right. No more needs to be said. I pray this school will walk this decision back like Delta …. like the school in Texas. Make some noise.

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    • Psychosis
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:03pm

      actually, military code doesnt allow her to wear the uniform to non military functions or military business

      im guessing she didnt read the military code too well

      As a Marine she should know better ……………she is using this to attract attention and if i were her commanding officer i would pull her aside and remind her – gently as i do understand the need to share her pride with people

      dont really care what the school says though……….if it werent for the military code, i would have to admit I would defy the school and do it

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:04pm

      ROBERT-CA 100% agree

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    • Ookspay
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:06pm

      Once upon a time civilization understood certain protocols and respected those worthy of respect.

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    • Wingnut80
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:12pm

      I’m retired military, the son of a veteran, son-in-law of a veteran and generally considered fairly far to the right. But here, I just don’t see the need for her to be exempted from wearing cap and gown. Now if they had refused to allow her to wear it underneath, then I would jump on the outrage train. Or if they allowed one person to wear a Nurse‘s uniform and another a Fireman’s uniform, but then denied this lady the opportunity to display her chosen profession, then again I would be on board. But why create one exception that lead to a bunch of others. This is about what she and the other students have done (graduated high school), not about what they are going to do.

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    • RickWS
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:16pm

      Next thing you know…dogs and cats will be sleeping with each other. Total anarchy!

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    • right-wing-waco
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:21pm

      I am proud she a Marine and thank her for her spirit, but, this is one time I agree with the school. Cap & Gown. What you wear under it is your business. Otherwise you will create chaos. Jonnie will want to wear a dress, and some others will want to dress in heavy metal…

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    • SavingtheRepublic.com
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:22pm

      Would be nice if her classmates got behind her and they all decided not to attend. I mean you dont have to walk if you dont want to. Its a big deal but there is no gun to ones head to do the cap and gown thing!

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    • bullcrapbuster
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:37pm

      Go girl…..God bless you.

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    • canuck44
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:42pm

      And if she was one of the enemy and wearing a burkha they probably would have allowed her to do so.

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    • Old Truckers
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:54pm

      I thought the Marines were honorable and followed the rules. This is a high school graduation with it’s unique traditions. Why is she trying to change the high school’s traditions? The graduation has nothing to do with the Marines and the Marines have nothing to do with the high school. Come on people, this is easy to figure out.

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    • right-wing-waco
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 10:20pm

      What if she had decided to wear a cap & gown to her Marine Corp graduation? The uniform of the day for High School graduation is cap & gown.

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    • Devil Dog 7175
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 10:22pm

      Semper Fi young Marine… They’re just envious of you and what you achieved… You wear those blues… Wear em proudly, Then see if they have the guts to tell you “NO” in front of every one that is there. OOOOORAH! Were proud of you!

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    • YellowFin
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 10:37pm

      Just because you are a Marine does not give you the right to stomp on a high school tradition at graduation.
      This girl is thinking too much of herself and disregarding the sensitivities of all the other graduates and their parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, the high school itself, AND their rules and traditions. No, she is thinking only of herself and her own vanity and everyone else has to bow to her!? Would this happen in Japan? I don’t think so.

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    • Sound The Trumpet In Zion
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 10:38pm

      @Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
      No one is more proud of our soldiers than I am (maybe just as proud) and I think that in some cases there can be “special” exceptions made but it is a very good point also that it can open things up to others wanting exceptions. I personally believe that the school should make that exception for her but if they don’t. You have a very good idea about wearing the uniform under the gown but I have a slight difference to what you said. The second that she gets her diploma, just rip off the gown and walk down from the stage in her uniform. Once she gets her diploma there is no way that they can take it back away from her. If they even tried they would either find out how a soldier can kick tail or they will start a riot, neither of which they want.

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    • bulletsinthegun
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 10:58pm

      wear it under your gown, get your deploma, throw the gown away and show your npride

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    • mizflame98
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 11:29pm

      As a Marine, she of all people should understand the importance of being in uniform. Why should she be different and stand out from her graduating class? I doubt she would get away with telling the Marine Corps. that she will show up to formation one morning in her high school cap and gown. Stick with the proper attire and you’ll be fine.

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    • 101
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 11:46pm

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      Please forward any Complaints to the number below:

      North Allegheny Senior High School at (724) 935-5767.

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    • Beej13
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 11:58pm

      Well, this story is a day late and a dollar short.

      North Allegheny has already caved to the bad publicity and decided to allow her to wear her uniform. I was actually on the school’s side originally, but now they’ve lost my respect by giving in to pressure.

      They had a sensible policy in place which treated everyone equally…no exceptions. Isn’t that we we want? Rules to apply to everyone equally?

      She should not be wearing her dress uniform to a non-military function. She’s wrong. The school was right. But now, North Allegheny has just established a precedence for others to challenge the rule in the future. If they caved here, they’ll cave again…and then the rule has no meaning whatsoever.

      Bad decision.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 12:13am

      Its better to be in trouble with the school rather than in trouble with the Marines…Do not cover your dress blues with a cap and gown.

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    • paleoconservatarian
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 12:29am

      Don’t worry, folks. Strict adherence to unfathomably nonsensical school board regulations overseen by unsympathetic bureaucrats will keep us free from now on.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 1:16am

      I agree, although, yes MA’AM you earned the “heck” out of that uniform, it is NOT the prescribed uniform for the event and if they say no (which they shouldn’t….) then Marine, you do NOT and you know this.
      Sister, I am proud of your graduation and entry into the “Brotherhood”, but you know as well as any Marine, you follow orders and you follow protocall. Wear your cap and gown, Blues underneath, and after the ceremony produce your colors proudly.

      Semper Fi, Lindsay Starr!! Getchu some, Marine!

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    • demsaredumb
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 2:40am

      I was at a high school graduation last week, there was a senor girl graduating who had a brother in Iraq. she had not seen him for 18 months. She did not know he was home and attending her graduation. The parents ask the school for permission for him to walk up and give his sister flowers after she received her diploma, they said no it would be to disrupting. He was in uniform and did it anyway, it was great, and did not disrupt anyone one or anything.

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    • BBomber66
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 4:59am

      The school has a policy that has maintained decorum for years. There are other arenas in which the wear of the service uniform is more fitting. It is not disloyal to expect adherence to a non-discriminatory policy that has been referenced in the past to add to the reverence of the ceremony for all.

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    • hifi74
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 6:46am

      Psychosis
      Posted on June 9, 2011 at 9:03pm
      actually, military code doesnt allow her to wear the uniform to non military functions or military business
      ======================================================================
      Thats not necessarily true. The full regs on use of Marine uniforms can be found here

      http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/pages/uniform%20regs%20chapters/Chapter%2011_files/Chapter%2011.asp

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    • melmatmic
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:23am

      I vote cap and gown. You make an exception for the uniform and where do you draw the line. The cap and gown is the symbol of graduation. She is lucky to get to go through the ceremony. She could have been deployed already.

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    • StonyBurk
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 7:33am

      The school should have allowed exceptions for exceptional students. Those who are willing to subject themselves to Military discipline -especially those who have fulfilled and surpassed the required subjects
      ought be allowed wear their Military uniform wherever they choose upon successful completion of Basic
      Training. Military training so far exceeds any high school accomplishment strict attention to “we just don’t do it” only diminishes the schoolin this case.

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    • Southernguy
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:19am

      She should wear the gown over her uniform. Then just as she accepts her diploma, take off the gown…..what are they gonna do? lol

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    • Libertyluvnmomma
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 8:55am

      what sweet story on the tyranny conformity.
      MIZLFLAME- Yes, why should she stand out? Why ever should the school reward exceptionalism?
      State educators want to turn out workers…….
      Down with the individual!

      She should write an open letter to the local newspaper and skip the ceremony.
      ” Those who can do, those who can’t, teach”

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    • Chusal
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:08am

      as a former Marine. I say she wears her cap and gown. Her new life as a Marine requires Immediate obedience to orders. Now were does it give a boot the chance to ask one question or argue the idea of the order. IF she took your advice of (what are they gona do to ya) she could get an article 15 or worse a Court Martial as this is not an “Authorized event” and the Marine Corps has Stated “we will not get involved as obeying orders are part of being a Marine”

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    • heavyfoot
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 9:56am

      I agree that it’s not a big deal, BUT it isn’t a big deal to just where the cap and gown. The educational system has enough problems, but this isn’t one of them.

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    • Bill
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 10:07am

      I think it is a good idea. Wear her uniform under her cap and gown. If you allow anyone to wear what they wanted that could open a bad can of worms. I want to wear my gang garb.

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    • Oahujack
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 10:47am

      If PVT Starr is on active duty, the school has no right to and cannot prohibit her from wearing a dress uniform to this ceremony PERIOD!!!!! Check the federal law and the UCMJ on this.

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    • yougottabekidding
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 12:04pm

      thank you for your service!
      Asked and answered

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    • Rightsofman
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 12:53pm

      I’m a vet but I kinda think the school has the right of determination in this case. At her Marine Corps. graduation she wore her uniform and could not have opted to wear a cap and gown instead. Her HS graduation is a civilian affair and the traditional cap and gown is worn.. If the school has an ROTC unit that graduates in uniform then she should be allowed to wear her uniform even if she is not in the ROTC unit..
      Ques: Do any highschools support an ROTC unit anymore?

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    • Bee Thomas
      Posted on June 10, 2011 at 1:10pm

      Wear it anyway. What are they gonna do, physically remove you? Get it on video. School lefties removing a Marine from graduation ceremonies, film goes viral…

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    • TransamJosh27
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 1:51am

      What are they going to do if she shows up in her dress blues? Call the cops? I say she goes for it. This just shows how completely ludicrous the public school system is in EVERY facet.

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    • VALD
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 9:41am

      HER RIGHTS WERE GIVEN TO HER BY THOSE WHO NOW REST IN Arlington National Cemetery!

      MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALL!

      MAY ALL THE SOCIALISTS AND COMMUNIST BASTARDS GO TO HELL!

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    • davidgoodbar
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 10:13am

      She joined the military to uphold the rule of law…Obey the law… uphold the law.
      If this young lady wants to break the law of her school, how will she react to an order or law she is to obey in the military?

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    • Timbotim
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 1:16pm

      TYPICAL Leftist NEA members! This is why I taught and educated my children in private school, not government schools. These mental midgets are the rule, not the exception.

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    • UPSETVET
      Posted on June 11, 2011 at 4:31pm

      A US Marine should wear the Marine uniform with pride and honor. The High School has it’s rules and most rules are made for reasons sometimes unknown to us. A High School graduation is a time to display pride and honor to the school and it’s graduates.

      To have UNIFORMITY all graduates are required to wear the school cap and gown and the school colors. That should be simple enough for anyone to undersatnd.

      Being a US Marine from 1954-1966 I fully understand Lindsay’s pride and desire to wear the Marine uniform at her High School graduation ceremony. However, it’s not about the Marine Corps but about the school and ALL the graduates. Don’t disgrace the Marine Corps Code of Honor to God, Country, Unit and Corps by breaking the school’s rule.

      A good Marine always follows the rules, whether they make any sense or not. Wear the Marine uniform with honor and pride AFTER the ceremony and proudly take pictures in BOTH uniforms, cap and gown ( also a uniform of honor and pride) and Marine Corps Blues. Semper Fi

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