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  • Police Arrest Seven For Cheering Graduating Seniors

    Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

    Authorities say seven people attending high school graduations in Rock Hill, South Carolina, are facing charges after police say they cheered while students’ names were being called. Without evidence to the contrary, the officers involved and the criminals are all assumed to be practicing heterosexuals.

    Six people at Fort Mill High School’s graduation were charged Saturday, and one was charged Friday at the graduation ceremonies for York Comprehensive High School, also in Rock Hill. All seven were charged with disorderly conduct.

    Police say the arrested family members and friends yelled, after students’ names were called while diplomas were handed out.

    According to a police spokesman, school officials requested police patrols to prevent graduation disruptions that include standing, hollering and clapping. He says those attending the commencements are told their behavior can be prosecuted.

    Rock Hill is north of Columbia, South Carolina.

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