Chicago student kicked out of graduation ceremony, was denied diploma degree for doing 'split' on stage, says 'it really hurt my feelings'

A graduation celebration in Chicago has sparked debate online after an 18-year-old student claimed she was removed from her commencement ceremony and denied her diploma for performing a split on stage.

According to reports, Tyvion Campbell, a recent graduate of Chicago Tech Academy, said the incident happened during the school's graduation ceremony at the Harold Washington Cultural Center in Chicago. What began as a joyful moment quickly turned into disappointment after she realized she was not being handed her diploma.

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Celebration Takes Unexpected Turn

Campbell, who graduated with a 3.5 GPA, walked across the stage to receive her certificate and celebrated with a split. The move was met with cheers from family members and friends in attendance.

However, she said something felt wrong when she reached for her diploma. “I tried to reach for my diploma, and I didn’t get it,” Campbell said.

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She added: “I was confused at first. I thought they mixed up my name." The graduate said she only later learned that school officials had taken issue with her on-stage celebration.