On graduation garb

Published 7:48 am Tuesday, June 9, 2015

To the Editor:

Last Saturday my wife and I were in John Day to watch the son of a friend graduate from high school.

It’s always nice to celebrate a milestone like graduation, a transition to adulthood, more schooling, or work and responsibility. Although it was a long time ago I can remember what an important event it was in my life.

Which brings me to the point of this letter. When it came time for the handing of the diplomas, one of the presenters was wearing jeans and what I would assume was an untucked work shirt. I found that to be disrespectful to an important day in the lives of 30 graduates. I assume he was a school board member, maybe not. But he might as well have skipped the shirt. He would have looked just as appropriate. The two other presenters were wearing coats and ties and gave the event the respect it deserved.

I believe graduates should be thoroughly honored as they achieve this important milestone.

Tom Thomsen

Aurora