Whitman High School Extortion - Banning Students from Graduation

Thanks to the parent that forwarded us the following announcement from Whitman High School.  Extortion is alive and well in MCPS! 

There are no mandatory senior dues in Montgomery County Public Schools. The Board of Education has never authorized the collection of senior dues, and the Maryland legislature has never enacted a senior dues fee.  

A student cannot legally be banned from their graduation ceremony for failure to pay senior dues! Withholding of caps and gowns is extortion, pure and simple. 

We are sorry that not one single Board of Education member will stand up for the right of students to graduate, but we will!  

Just say no to senior dues! 

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Subject:
  [Whitnet] Morning announcements for Friday, April 25, 2014
From:
"Gardiner, Donna I" Date: Fri, Apr 25, 2014 7:40 am
To: "Whitnet@yahoogroups.com"


PLEASE SHARE THE MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WITH YOUR STUDENT(S)

Gardiner
There are approximately 50 students who have not paid senior dues.  Please check the obligation list posted on the main office window.  You will not be permitted to buy prom tickets or receive a cap/gown until all obligations have been taken care of.
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