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HS senior not allowed to graduate because he was taking care of his sick mom

 
Seventeen-year-old Austin Fisher is a varsity baseball player, a high school senior and by all accounts, a fantastic son. This year, he missed 16 days of school to take care of his mom, who has cancer. You’d think he’d be rewarded for doing what’s right, but instead, his Cleveland school district has informed him that he can’t walk at graduation. Why? Because technically, kids can only miss 14 days of school a year.

 

Now, playing by the rules is all well and good, but when it comes to a situation like this, we’re thinking it’s time to give the guy a pass and a major pat on the back. And maybe a bug bear hug. And a medal. And his diploma!

 

An alum from his HS is leading the charge to get the school’s officials to reverse their decision. A few days ago, she posted a petition on change.org. Right now, it has over 16,000 signatures. With your parents’ permission, we encourage GL readers to log on and make a difference. It’s quick, it’s easy and it really can make a difference in this wonderful guy’s life.
 
Update on April 17: Huzzah! After 90,000 people signed the Change.org petition, school officials relented--Austin is gonna walk at his graduation with the rest of his class!
 
 

BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 4/16/2012 4:28:00 PM

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That is terrible,I am glad he got to graduate. Caring for someone you love dearly in a hard time is well worth not graduating high school. That is so not right it is great they made the exception!!

by b2b4b6 on 7/23/2012 5:14:57 PM

 
 

I believe he should be able to at least walk across the stage with his class. I believe he should make up any credits he missed over the summer & when he has done so, make it official he graduated high school.

by sadea on 5/5/2012 12:35:02 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD!My grade is taking a trip to Chicago and I can't decide whether to go.We aren't goin anywhere exciting but i've never been out of state.It cost a lot so i don't want to waste money.Only one of my friends are going,they stick us in random groups and I hate EVERYONE in my grade.Should I still go???

 

 If you can afford it I think you should. Travel is always an interesting experience and you can learn a lot about yourself and others from it. You might not like your peers now, but travel tends to create bonds that are a lot of fun Smile 


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by moosempepper on 4/20/2012 2:59:36 PM

 
 

why is this in advice? random, i know but still.

by Glitterheart16 on 4/19/2012 12:45:14 AM

 
 

I'm glad the district changed their decision. What a lame reason to not let him graduate!

by astrostar88 on 4/18/2012 9:36:23 PM

 
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