I also like how she says "I'mma cheer because, you know, I went through too much to get her to this point." which, while I suppose might be true, really shows what the rule partially "combats" which, other than simple common courtesy because the family of the kid called 8 seconds later want to hear the name, was that this moment is supposed to be a spotlight on the kids on stage, not mom or dad.

Removal seems fine, I'm assuming she did more to actually get arrested. But then again, it's pretty easy to get arrested in the land of the free these days.

I've never been arrested. It's pretty easy to NOT get arrested in the land of the free, too.

The reason graduations consist of people all wearing matching gowns is sort of to eliminate the individuality (to a certain extent) and rather celebrate the collective accomplishment that everyone has achieved. When I graduated high school (I didn't waste my time or my family's walking for my college graduation), it was chaos with all the yelling. Parents were screaming for their kids. The band (which had a mic amongst it) would cheer anytime a band member was called which made their cheers amplified. And by the time we to the Ss, Ts, and Vs, the students were so out of control you could hardly hear the individual names called anymore. (it wasn't constant noise, but rather just a loud outburst anytime someone new was called). For me, it was silent. I knew my parents were there. They have never been outburst type people, and frankly, if someone had screamed for me, I would have been more offended for that. Anyway, people just need to stop yelling during graduation ceremonies. Or at the very least, be done with your uncontrolable urge to draw the attention to your kid by drawing even more attention to yourself by the time the next student who wants to have their moment to be recognized is called.

*if you haven't noticed, graduation ceremonies tend to tick me off.

Now, I know you aren't advocating this, but for anyone thinking that this is another example of the "participation trophies for all" educational system, I would ask this question: why does everyone wear the same gown? (It should be pointed out that the exceptional students DO get recogniztion, that generally being a different colored tassle or a shawl or some other form of "flare" on their gown. But the point of commencement ceremonies isn't to laud the individual.)

When I graduated high school (I didn't waste my time or my family's walking for my college graduation), it was chaos with all the yelling. Parents were screaming for their kids.

Because the gown makers are lining the right peoples' pockets? Because "that's the way it's always been"? Because it's just easier to order in bulk and/or reuse? Because conformity is both a key and a threat to human progress? I really have no idea why the gowns are the same, or why gowns are required in the first place.

there's gotta be a video of somewhere. I'm sure someone was videotaping this graduation.