‘I honestly feel disrespected’: Mesa High School student told she can’t wear military stole for graduation

MESA, Ariz. — Graduation ceremonies are steeped in tradition. However, a longstanding tradition in Mesa is preventing students from displaying their military service stoles at graduation.

Daniela Rascon-Rivas is set to graduate from Mesa High on Thursday will go straight to serving in the Arizona National Guard. Last week, a school official told her that she cannot wear her stole that she worked so hard to get.

VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: A una estudiante de Mesa High School le dijeron que no puede usar una estola militar para su graduación…

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