Arizona Department Of Education Superintendent Tom Horne | Arizona Dpt. of Education Official Website
Tom Horne has called on the Mesa Unified School District and other schools to permit graduates to wear military service stoles. This comes after reports that Mesa High School student Daniela Rascon-Rivas is being barred from wearing such regalia at her graduation.
Horne emphasized the importance of recognizing students who have prepared for military service. "This country owes its existence to the bravery of people willing to fight for our freedoms," he stated. He praised Rascon-Rivas for her efforts, noting, "Miss Rascon-Rivas has done a tremendous amount of extra work to prepare for service in the Arizona National Guard, which she will join after she graduates."
Horne urged schools across the state to acknowledge these students' dedication: "This goes above and beyond the efforts required to graduate high school and deserves praise and recognition. I respectfully urge the Mesa district and all schools throughout the state to join students and their families in recognizing their hard work to prepare for military service."
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