Dante Fernandez, 18, a graduating student of Hermiston High School, wears his cap, gown and U.S. Navy stole on June 5, 2025, outside his home in Hermiston before the school’s commencement ceremony.

Not all heroes get the chance to wear a medal or stand on stage. But on April 22, two students made sure theirs finally did.

Alex Rojas-Romero, valedictorian of the Norristown Area High School Class of 2025, makes remarks during the June 10, 2025 graduation ceremony inside the auditorium. (Rachel Ravina – MediaNews Group ...

It is sad to see that Hermiston High School refused to allow a young Navy recruit to walk during graduation over a Navy-issued stole. This was very disrespectful to the student and the military.

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Graduate Serenity Dotter takes a moment to look for family in the crowd during Hamden High School's Class of 2025 Commencement Exercises in Hamden, Conn., on Thursday June 12, 2025.

The school was founded in 2023. The high school is named in honor of former Sheriff Aubrey Rogers, who established the Collier County Sheriff's Office Youth Relations program in 1977.

Our heart hurts a lot because we did not think this tragedy would happen. This day was so special to him,” his family said in a statement.

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