Laura love is an anti american person and needs to be fired. For anybody that know what she has done would agree.

WHAT !!! They are the TRUE HERO'S in this freaking screwed up world and how dare she belittle our CAMO ANGELS like that !!!! Making the decision to go into the Forces no matter which one is the greatest, scariest, unselfish decision a child can make !!!! She needs a kick in her American Ass !!!!! LET HIM WALK !!!!

I dont know why he requested it... Just do it, and dont let anyone get in your way.

Right....so tired of people asking for permission to do the right thing!

Mac Hamlin is an outstanding young man in every way. If Ms. Love thought this through, she would be proud to have him participate in the graduation ceremony. Enforcing an arbitrary rule just because it might lead to others asking for special treatment in some hypothetical future scenario is pure intellectual laziness.

I hope she gets fired !!

This does not surprise me. There are many things this school district is lacking. Sad...

Love wouldn't let me walk for graduation due to attendance but my grades and credits were perfectly fine. (A young mom and birth mother now I worked my butt off to graduate on time with my class and my absences were all excused). As much as I talked to her and the super they both turned me down. Then expected me to pick up my diploma instead of mailing it. (I made sure they found my cap and gown in the garbage after that) They don't like their ways they've set being moved around by "special circumstances". I don't like the idea of people wearing their uniforms to graduation either - its a place for us to be all as one in our cap & gowns. But then you know what you do? Wear it underneath your gown. Be happy you're allowed to walk with your class.

There won't be any discipline for Ms Love...she and MB-E are birds of a feather and the school board is 6-1 for anything they say. For now...

If school policy states everyone must wear cap and gown, no exceptions, then there should be no exceptions. If people think the rule is stupid, then lobby to get it changed. I'm sure not many would object (me included) to having an exception added to the rule for military uniforms.

Really? How is this a story at all? A member of a group (Class of 2013) wants to do something that is different and would set himself apart from the group, even if school policy allowed this, I would proudly oppose it. Why are we always creating exceptions for the ones that do not want to follow the set rules. If anything, HHS should be ashamed that we have issues like this. If we are not to obey the rules, why were they created?

This is the same administration and school board that are allowing 2 students that are on trial for felonies, and one who has pled guilty to two misdemeanors not only stay in school, but also walk for graduation. Great message to your students.

There is no reason at all for him to not be able to wear his blues. He is clearly proud that he serves us and he should get the respect he deserves. "Mo Batahs" comment is unnecessary. I believe him and Laura love are both are anti American. Wear your blues, walk with your class and be proud of your school and service achievements. Keep fighting. Schools in our area allow it, so she's ridiculous. GET HER FIRED.

And Eagle Scouts too, right? An Eagle Scout has already finished and gone to great lengths to be at the top of Scouting. A newly enlisted person in the military is just that - new to service. Eagle Scouts should be allowed to wear their Boy Scout uniform too. Whatever the top Girl Scout honor is, too, should be allowed to be worn. Or maybe, just maybe, it does make sense to have everyone wear the same thing.
I realize it's too much to ask for an internet conversation that doesn't degrade into "Anti-Amurican!!1!" and other extreme and unhelpful comments.

Our High School should be so proud and honored to have this awesome young man walk up on the stage in his dress blues. It would be a part of the schools history and I'm am sure a lot of young men and women watching him knowing how hard he has worked to accomplish graduating early and being a marine will look up to him and maybe steer their lives in a positive way. Thank you. :)

Good grief! Laura Love is not un-American or un-patriotic, she has the duty to enforce the policy set by the administration and the school board (like a Marine serving under the authority of another). There is plenty of time for this issue to be taken to the school board who should decide on whether or not to allow exceptions for military uniforms. Why this was not done prior to it being sent to the media is concerning. There are good arguements both for and against such a change. I would favor such a change, but would not condemn anyone personally who has a differing opinion. As a community we really need to turn down the level of vitriol and stop trying to devour one another.

Just sue the school and fix it for future student. Teach the Principle a lesson in freedom. I have never sued anyone nor usually advocate it. But, in this instance I would do it.

Would the Marine Corps allow every Marine except one to graduate boot camp in dress blues? Of course not. As an active duty Marine from Hudson, WI, I think that the principle was correct in her decision. The people opposing her decision are making a big deal over nothing.

http://refusethejuice.typepad.com/thinkaboutit/2009/04/military-uniforms-at-high-school-graduations.html

The above link does a superb job of summing up why this young man should be allowed to wear his military uniform at graduation. Please take the time to read it.

And for those of you saying he should have just worn it and not asked.....you're setting a fine example aren't you? That is deceit and he most likely would not have been allowed to walk. They can pull them that night. Why are you asking a person who says they want to stand up for our country to be deceitful to get what they want? Smh. Again I stand with the school, he can wear his uniform if he passes bootcamp at other functions. He needs to learn to follow the rules whether he likes them or not quick or he won't make it in the military.

Army Staff Sergeant here. The Principle is correct in the decision of not allowing Mr. Hamlin to wear Dress Blues. I cannot fault the young man for his pride but what Mr. Hamlin has not learned yet, but soon will, is that he is not an individual. And this act screams “look at me” with a very selfish attitude, things that any military branch does not condone. Also the “I’m taking my ball and going home” comment, hey kid, this ceremony is not just for you so suck it up and drive on. Like the Marine said above me, the decision has been made, everybody needs to settle down.

The administration allows the military to recruit on school property.
Why is that allowed?

What bothers me about this, is according to all all of our liberal school personnel, they want everyone to partake in our democratic society, yet they take on the responsibility of being the final decision maker over trivial issues. I understand the "not being an individual" thing, however, showing your pride in your country, and your commitment and sacrifice to something other than yourself is something that should not be thrown away just because of a ridiculous rule. I believe the principal made this decision because of a political belief, not because of school policy. Our school administrators and school personnel need their attitudes reset. It seems they have forgot they reside in a county and school district that is predominately conservative. They would do well to remember who the people are that make up their school district, and pay their salaries. If this were my son, I would get all of our state and federal politicians involved. The school personnel of this district do not intimidate me. Unfortunately, our current school board bow down to them at every chance.

I don't really have a strong opinion on this issue. I can see both sides. But, it appears that the Marine Corps actually does. If they have advised graduates to wear a cap and gown, then why are so many people being accused of being anti-American? I thought this article was severely rushed and lacking. It was never even asked why he thinks it's important and I don't think it's an obvious answer. If I were in the same situation, I wouldn't want to call attention to myself. Finally, there are a lot of ways that people serve their fellow man that are no less important. Should first responders, volunteer firefighters, etc also be allowed to wear uniforms? Where does the line stop? We should all be respectful of each others opinions and recognize that sometimes a rule like this makes sense when we can't all agree on what the "right" answer is.

Should the kid who is leaving High School to work at Wal-Mart be allowed to wear his Wal-Mart outfit? He might be just as proud. Or is it just military?

I can see points from both sides. But there is "NO LAW!!" that says he can not wear his dress boues under his cap & gown. I would think he would want to wear his cap & gown because it is a honor to graduate just as it is a honor to serve in our GREAT COUNTRY!! So wear them under your cap & gown for the ceremony then take them off. Just my thoughts. PS: Thank you for joining up to serve our GREAT COUNTRY & GOD BLESS YOU!!! Be safe.

I've said it before, and now I'll say it again. The biggest problem in this community is when an issue arises, many choose to use it as a platform to attack anybody whose opinion is different than their own rather than have a level headed discussion that might actually get something accomplished. The fact that something as small as this issue can cause such incindiary attitudes to come out is really disturbing. Well played Hudson, well played (sense sarcasm and embarrassment).

Wearing your dress uniform under a cap and gown is a no go. You’ll be out of uniform if that done. I’m sure the kid will figure out the right thing to do when the time comes.

This is totally overblown. The ceremony is to celebrate graduation from Hudson high school. That is the accomplishment being recognized, not to make a statement about individual future aspirations. This is a chance for kids who did the required work to walk accross the stage as equals wIth pride. What if my child was accepted to Harvard and wanted to wear a Harvard shirt instead of cap and gown? He can wear his military uniform proudly, just put the cap and gown over it for the walk across the stage as part of our community. This happens all the time. The reason the military chose to advise wearing a cap and gown is because they would never allow such requests in their own ceremonies. Those harping about patriotism in this matter are idiots.

Is this the same person who wanted Hudson to STOP playing the National Anthem before our sporting events? I seem to recall something like this not too long ago. Makes her an easy target for those calling her "Anti-American". Her job may be to enforce the rule but it's pretty obvious the rule needs to be changed. The overwhelming sentiment here is the community does not support the rule, it's our school so we should have say.

Angela, please show some supporting evidence of your claim about the principle wanting to stop the national anthem being played at sporting events. If you don't, then we can assume you have made it up.

This post has been updated with comments from Marine Capt. Ken Kunze, public affairs officer for the Ninth Marine Corps Recruiting District.

IMO there are a lot of schools in WI that allow students graduating early who entered the military or are members of ROTC programs to wear their dress uniforms instead of the traditional cap & gown (military being the only exception as following traditions of eras past). OTOH, I think it's not right that girls wear one color and boys wear another color for graduation (especially the symbolism of "white" for girls/women), but that's a whole different discussion. IMO, wear the darn cap & gown for graduation, then immediately take it off and change into the Dress Blue's for all of the after pictures with family/friends...

He sounds like a spoiled brat. The idea of graduation is walking with your class in the graduation ceremony outfit. If he can't follow guidelines for highschool what will he do in the military. He just wants to show off. Wear the military gear at a military event. Her view has nothing to do with being American, how sad that someone commented that. If she lets him wear his military gear then she has to let others wear whatever they want too. Should someone be able to wear their swimsuit? No! You wear the outfit for graduation. I'm sure if he asked at his military graduation if he could wear something else they would say NO and if he said he wouldn't walk I'm sure they would have a strong opinion about that. Rules are rules for a reason. Looks like he needs to go back into boot camp and learn some more lessons.

Though we are very proud of what we do in the military that does not mean we need to disrupt other reputable institutions policies by doing things against set precedents. Though I would favor changing the policy in general I support the administration's decision to have uniformity in the ceremony. It is about the group, not the individual. If this young man has not learned that principle in his training then we have failed as an institution. The level of publicity this issue has received is excessive. I don't see this as anti-military in the least but rather a school leader attempting to do what she sees as best for the school.

I am an active duty Marine on recruiting duty, so I work pretty closely with many of the high schools in my area. Only one of my early graduating Marines has asked to walk across the stage for his graduation in uniform, in his case the school allowed it. Had they not allowed it I would have told him to suck it up and wear his cap and gown.

This entire situation irritates me, not only as a parent of high school graduates, but also as a Marine. It is not that he wants to walk across the stage in uniform and is not being allowed to do so. Rather it is that he refuses to walk across the stage if he is not allowed to walk in uniform. If the young Marine was in my personal charge, he would attend the graduation, wearing his cap and gown to show that, although he is a US Marine, he is no better than the next person when it comes to following the rules.

One of the most important things I think this young Marine has missed is the lesson of humility. This young Marine needs to learn that we as Marines are here to serve the nation and protect our own against those that wish us harm, not to EXPECT or REQUIRE special considerations just because we serve.

So in response to the poll, I have voted no.

I think the principal is absolutely right in her decision. My husband is currently deployed so I have a ton of affiliation with the military and I'm not sure the military would even support this young man wearing his blues. Graduation is about celebrating the accomplishments from school, nothing to do with military. He hasn't even passed boot camp yet , how is he a hero? People should put this much effort into acknowledging the true Heros in our countries our soldiers who are deployed and our veterans. Assuming this young man completes boot camp and all other requirements he will have plenty of opportunities to wear his uniform at those ceremonies.

Quick question... I thought Marines received their dress blues after boot camp? How would he have his uniform already if he has not already completed boot camp?

This post has been updated with a statement from the Hudson School District.

This is ridiculous. Mac isn't the first student to join the military. Why should he get preferential treatment? Want to wear your uniform? Go ahead. Just be sure to wear the gown over it LIKE EVERYONE ELSE!

I feel bad for this kid. He did NOT release this to the media, his sister did. He's being viewed in such a negative light. Everyone posting needs to remember, these are real people you're talking about - with real feelings!

As a HHS graduate and the mom of an active duty Marine and and active duty Sailor, who worked her A** of to graduate high school a full year early at age 17, I agree with the school. Everyone should wear the cap and gown. The school can do many things to honor this young man and all military during the ceremony if they choose, but its a tradition to wear the cap and gown and the Marines are HUGE on tradition. Is he being told he can't wear his Bravos or Charlies under his cap and gown? Sounds like this young man is not that upset, but it's being blown way out of proportion.

All must remember the original article posted. This gentleman is not asking for ANY special treatment and this article was not brought to the public's attention by him. His sister has brought this to the public's attention. He asked for permission and was denied so he made the decision not to walk. Simple as that and he should not be targeted on any degree. Don't judge the book by the cover...remember that whole saying. So please, when you address the article address the topic and don't be disrespectful to him. I am sure that if you talk to Ms. Love she will tell you that she was not disrespected by the student when the topic was brought to her attention by the student. Please be respectful, it seems this word was lost in our vocabulary.

Before any comments are made on why this student did not write the letter for consideration on his request; he was not told he had to put in a written request on the day he had asked. A voice mail was left for him today to put the request in writing and submit it.

I don't think it's ok for him to wear military. It's a high school graduation. Should he wear his cap and gown to his military graduation, I don't think so

As a Active Duty military member, I can see both sides here. He has a lot of pride in the Uniform, which is a great thing, and should be encourage. He also wants to show off what he's earned to his friends and family. Also a good thing.

The school on the other hand, has policy's in place. Now, as stupid as they may be, they are still school policies.

This just makes my blood boil. He should be able to wear his uniform!!! He is giving the ultimate sacrifice wich is himself!!! I dont understand what this world has become!!! I also had a similiar thing happen.to me . My son went into the Navy a week before my Daughter was to graduate from.highschool . When I ask our pricipal to read a short letter to my daughter that my son had written to her he said he couldnt do that but would pull her to the side and read it!!!!!!!! I have never been so disappointed in what the USA has become.as a Military Mom Im so Upset by the Non.Support of our Military!!!!!!

he did the RIGHT thing and he stood up for the marines.. though some people don't like what he did.. i do and that takes courage.. i would have done the same thing.. like he said It's not about the clothes, it's about the principle." i stood up in h.s for what i believe in and if anyone doesn't like it they know where to go.. what the crap is wrong with the country that they don't allow the marines to walk across the stage?? this is stupid and messed up.. does the school not care about their freedom cause it seems to me is that they don't and others don't.. the troops fight every day and night for ours.. they don't have breaks like we do.. and this article just makes me mad that we have ignorant people in this country

The "long standing past practice" goes back to 1943 when my grandfather James Staberg set the precedent and walked in his military uniform. Sorry Hudson High School you're wrong on this one.

I think you all need to reread the original post. You are all beating this soon to be Marine to death with your comments. He has been given an order by his superiors not to wear his uniform. He is following his orders. He sounds like an amazing individual that is doing the right thing and the honorable thing. It was his sister that pushed the issue . Stop blaming him. He asked questions, excepted the answers and is following his orders. It was his sister that didn't like the answers given and pursued it. So now remove your heads from your fourth point of contact and smell the coffee instead of the crap your spreading.

The young man needs to submit his request in writing per policy and then we will see what happens. it's a little premature to be upset at the principal if the boy hasn't bothered to follow the correct procedural request. That's what the Marine Corps is all about, following the rules and procedures.

Can't believe all the yes votes on this matter. Wondering the age of most voters. We all have rules to follow in life. It starts early until the day we die. We use to get punished for not following the rules. They were set in place for a reason. Graduation is a 13 year process that is well deserved in these time when a lot of kids are dropping out. No disrespect to our military. But there is a time and place for everything. This is the time to be proud of graduation and show your accomplishment with fellow class mates and that door will be closed. Society is always wanting to break the rules for their agenda. Voted No!

Wear everything but your cover. Put the gown on. Walk and take your diploma. Immediately pull off the gown and display the dress. Find a way to put your cover under your gown.

The Marine dress blues are to be worn while on duty or in attendence of a military function. His graduation ceremony doesn't meet those requirements. The policy of both organizations involved states that he shouldn't wear it! Just because military service is an issue close to the collective heart of Hudson doesn't mean he should be permitted to do so. Come on, people. Think a little bit more with your head than your gut.

Pat you are incorrect on your when/where post on wearing the Marine dress blues. You may want to research that topic.

I have the feeling he will get some lessons in uniformity in basic :)
Just walk dude. In traditional gowns. All the right people will know what you accomplished anyway.

I have a lot of support for our military and have donated care packages to them, but on the other hand, there's still a school policy. If he's not going to walk if he doesn't get his way, then why not just have your diploma mailed to you?

I am a Navy daughter, Navy wife and Navy mom. I am a huge supporter of those who have chosen to join our military. Anyone that knows me will be surprised at my answer. I am fully supporting the school on this one - sorry. Most of those in uniform know when the proper time is to wear their uniform. You should be proud of it, of course. HOWEVER, this is not the time. This is about your class AS A WHOLE, not you as an individual. We are not the only school to have this issue.

Here is another view from another Military Mom:
thestir.cafemom.com/teen/121638/military_uniforms_dont_belong_onstage

Mac - You will be wearing your uniforms a lot. We ALL thank you for your service and hope that you remain safe during and after your training, especially as you get deployed.

But please, wear your cap and gown and be part of your class. It WILL be the last time.

A Marine never looks to draw attention to himself. A Marine is a member of something larger than himself. I believe this young man is off track in his thinking. There is no reason he cannot wear his uniform under his car and gown and be part of the ceremony. "It's just not that important to me" kind of tells the whole story. He doesnt want to participate to be part of the graduation class. He only wants to participate if he can say, "hey look at me, I'm a Marine." To do anything to "stand out" and draw attention or personal accolades is very un-Marine. He seems like a really good kid. I think his C/O needs to have a heart to heart with him and get him back on track.

As much as I have disagreed with Mrs. Love, I stand by her on this decision. This is a high school graduation, everyone else has to wear the same thing; no one else gets to stand out. Each person in out graduating class has their own story, but graduation isn't about us as individuals. It's about our class as a whole. I respect this guy for his commitment to his country, but there's many other places/events to wear his dress blues. We all have plans for our futures, and we've all had different experiences in high school. But graduation isn't the time to advertise them save that for grad parties.

Does the HHS graduation ceremony have a part where they would recognize special accomplishments such as this? Would that be an acceptable alternative?

So, if he does wear his dress uniform to the graduation you have now set a standard for other students to wear what they want to graduation. Should we let an Eagle Scout wear his uniform to graduation? How about a trans gender wear a Ball Gown to graduation? Why not keep with tradition as it is.

He is a selfish person for even suggesting that he receive special privileges. This is a time to focus on the high school graduation, not your other life priorities. The focus is not on your impending career.

I don't want to see future college students wearing their school's mascot to graduate. I don't want to see future firemen or police dressing up in their uniforms either.

And if this whining little baby can't even follow the simple rules his school made for graduation, then he's not going to have a very long career in the Marines. Marines respect authority. This child doesn't and shouldn't be allowed to attend the ceremonies until he gets his head on straight.

The "uniform" for the graduation ceremony at HHS is the cap and gown.

There are days when it amazes me just how much things change in such a short time span. Being ex-Navy and having served during a time when it wasn't very popular to be seen in uniform or to even admit you were part of one of the Armed Services, I can't help but simpathize with the recurit (to some extent.) For those old enough to remember, think back or read how our military personnel were treated when coming back from Vietnam. They were spit on, and called traitors and fools. We were told NOT to wear our uniforms both here at home, and especially abroad, for our own safety. Believe me, it wasn't a great feeling.
This young man has made a commitment unlike any others walking up to that stage to be recognized. He has signed on the dotted line turning over his life to something much bigger than himself - an act that cannot be undone without a personal cost that will follow him for a very long time.
The high school graduation ceremory is about accomplishments and if this young man makes it through boot camp, it should be recognized accordingly. It will be harder than any course any other student in that line has taken and passed. The school doesn't seem to have any problem letting other students wear gold braids and other designations showing they have excelled above others. I say, let him wear the uniform, provided he has permission from his CO. He's no longer a Hudson high school student - he's a Marine!!

This has become such bad PR for the military at this point, he'll be ordered to wear a cap and gown whether the school district amends it's policy or not. Of all the places that I would expect you would want to fly under the radar - Marine bootcamp would be #1 on my list. He starts today I believe and I wish him well.

I support this young man's desire to express his pride on becoming a Marine!
So why not let him attach the Marine Emblem to the top of his Graduation Cap?

http://hdwallpapersdirectory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/marine-corps-logo.jpg
Problem solved.
We wouldn't want to exercise any common sense here now would we?
But this Tea Parties crowd wouldn't be satisfied unless this graduate
were allow to not only wear his Marine uniform but carry a loaded AR-15 as well!

Lets not get carried away about this kid's great sacrifice yet. He's only signed a piece of paper and taken a plane ride at this point. No one is trying to shame a Medal of Honor winner but rather maintain uniformity for a kid who wants to be an individual. Not something condoned in the military.

Given that the Marine Corps specifically stated that it is their policy to follow the practice of the event, this should not have become an issue. Mac was going to let the issue drop but his sister is pushing it. If he doesn't care enough about the graduation ceremony to follow the rules he doesn't have to attend. His choice, not anybody else's.

A Viet Nam Vet.

So the situation is this; Laura Love is a lovely principal and person. The lack of intelligence and respect in the comment feed is a disappointment. First off America is not a country. The United States of America, U.S.A, U.S, and the United States are proper names for the country we live in. "America" is the name of a continent that should be preceded with "north" or "south". So if you said "America" referring to The United States of America, or "Ms. Love should be fired" and you do not personally know her please get your facts straight you are an embarrassment to this community.

I hate to say this but.............he shouldn't wear Dress Blues for his high school graduation. For one thing he didn't go to boot camp and passed in order to become a Marine yet! You are only allowed to wear dress blues when you went through boot camp and passed in order to wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor and be called a Marine! You just can't wear the uniform because you are thinking that you might want to join or is scheduled to go in! You have to deserve it!!

i wonder if the marines would allow him to wear his high school cap and gown to his boot camp graduation. i doubt it. does that make them commies? does in my book!

did it ever occur to any of you geniuses that he could wear whatever he wants to UNDER his cap and gown? even just for a second? gee, i guess not.

why is it that some people feel ENTITLED to live by a different set of standards and rules? ok, the kid is going to be a marine. good for him. does that mean he doesn't have to follow the rules all the other kids have to follow? what's next? should a kid be allowed to wear anything they like?

So did the student ever submit a request in writing?

Mac--Best Wishes and Good Luck. You will make a fine Marine. Always stick with your principles. You are doing the right thing. Ms Love and the rest of the school board can't understand the importance and stature that should be awarded to those that serve us. There are more of us than there are of them. They just have the microphone.

Mac,
Thank you so much for showing your respectful character as well as respect for asking to wear your colors, now you come back in June and walk with your head held high and show this insensitve no- good woman you are the bigger person! You will make all of our community PROUD as you already have!
CONGRADS!

White Uniforms for "Girls" Blue Uniform for "Boys". Your not sexist are you Mrs. Love?

I have read through most/all these comments... Its funny.
Seems every prior military member thinks its a bad idea pursuing this...just saying.

For some of you rambling aimlessly and incoherently lets get some facts straight. First off Principal Laura Love can not and may I say again can not give permission to a student requesting permission to wear a different uniform at graduation, she does not have that authority. Lets do some research. Secondly unamerican and/or anti american? That is so beyond depressing to listen to a bunch of ill educated people start accusations of that. If Mac submits a written request to the board of education it is then in turn up to them and only THEM after that. I dont know how some of you can sit behind a computer and say some of these things in your pretty little enviorment that is safe and secure because people like Mac are willing to travel across an ocean to run around in +100 degree heat and willing to kick down a door to be ambushed or jump in front of a bullet just so some of you can sit on an internet website and do this. Laura Love is anti american, are you kidding? Mac asked a simple question to wear something he has pride in and half of you are ridculing him for defending your freedom, I guess thats one way of saying thanks for giving your life so I can live mine.

We follow orders son or people die, its as simple as that! You want the truth? You cant handle the truth!
Semper Fi Marine!
Nam Vet 67-68

We support the troops and we honor the troops but we should never worship the troops. Our troops deserve our respect but when it comes to the point where troops thinks they deserve to be honored just for serving then their ego and their pride has indeed grown too large. Hopefully boot camp will sort this out for him.

I find it rather hypocritical of those who play this "troop worship" card. What do you think a graduation ceremony is? It's education worship!! If your going to play the worship game - then at least broaden the worship to the accomplishments earned.

As a former Marine I walked my high school graduation in a Marine Corp uniform, I wore my cap and gown over my uniform and everybody was happy. My advise to Mac is the Marine Corp does not give out Dress Blue's, there earned, you don't have them yet and you need to make that your number one priority and graduate boot camp. Good Luck, you made a great decision in joining an organization second to none.

What a debate! I still say let him walk and be proud of him for earning his Blues and working so hard to graduate early as well as being such a responsible young man. Lets hope Laura feels good with her decision or perhaps likes being persuaded by Mary . I'm still proud of you Mac!!!!

Maybe this shouldn’t be called “Hudson Graduation” but instead called “Hey look at Mac” or “Mac is a Marine” celebration? When our country's war machine gets more attention than our children get for graduating High School... well, what can you say? This town is losing it's soul.