Cheering at Graduation Ceremony Could Land a Woman in Jail

For every action, there is a reaction.

In my own opinion this is completely ridiculous.

I remember when my cousin Tim graduated high school. It was such a proud moment for the family and I was quite young. I don't remember how old I was, maybe I was in middle school, but going to his graduation was something I will always remember.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the school staff asked that everyone refrain from cheering, shouting or even clapping until all of the graduates received their diplomas.

As my cousin Tim crossed the stage, the crowed roared. He must have been quite popular! Everyone started saying "booooooooo" and I asked my mom why they were being so negative. She said to me, "listen carefully, they aren't saying boo, they are shouting our last name." I listened and sure enough my mom was right. Tim was one popular guy.

I remember being angry that people were shouting when he crossed the stage. I was sad for the person behind Tim because they weren't going to hear their name as they crossed the stage as the crowd went wild. I was concerned someone would get in trouble, and I was always one who liked to follow the rules.

A woman named Ursula Miller is learning the hard way, that you have to follow the rules or consequences will come and bite you.

Now, in my humble opinion, I think this is taken way too far.

At her niece's high school graduation, she did the same thing that the crowd did to my cousin Tim years ago. She cheered and shouted her niece's name when she received her diploma.

Senatobia High School asked that spectators hold their cheers until everyone got their diploma, but Ursula did not follow the rules. She was extremely proud of her niece.

What happened next shocks me.

Superintendent Jay Foster has pressed charges against her and three others for disturbing the peace.

According to Yahoo.com, Ursula and the three others could be facing a fine up to $500 and a sentence of up to six months in jail.

I understand that if you break rules, there are consequences. But court dates, fines, possible jail time, all for cheering on the accomplishment of graduating seems a bit steep to me. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below.