Graduates were told they couldn't wear some stoles. They fought back. Anne Arundel County reversed its decision after a widespread petition.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — High school graduates were told they can't wear honorary stoles, pins or cords at their commencement ceremonies, an Anne Arundel County petition said.

Anne Arundel County Public School parents and students are frustrated with a new policy baring students from wearing stoles and cords at graduation.

HERMISTON — A graduation attire dispute prevented a Hermiston High School senior from walking with his class after he refused to remove a Navy stole honoring his military commitment.

Anne Arundel County Public School parents and students are frustrated with a standing policy barring students from wearing stoles and cords signifying accomplishments at graduation, which they say ...

In a policy reversal, Anne Arundel County Public Schools will allow stoles and cords at graduation this year, Superintendent Mark Bedell said.

Bryant wore a stole embroidered with her father's "Black Mamba" logo during her graduation from the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

The district upholds a tradition of uniformity at graduation, limiting adornments on graduation attire under district policy and state law.