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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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