At 9:30 a.m. on June 1, West Springfield High School graduates emerged from backstage at Jiffy Lube Live to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” – a familiar song at an atypical graduation ceremony.

Fairfax High’s football stadium erupted in cheers last Tuesday, June 4, as Camille Zona’s name was called. Of course, those attending the school’s graduation were happy she was receiving her diploma – ...