ASHEBORO, N.C. — An 18-year-old North Carolina student denied a diploma last week for draping a Mexican flag over his gown was met with applause Monday when he walked out of Asheboro High School in street clothes, his diploma held high.
According to witness video, Ever López was wearing the flag when he walked across the stage on Thursday and received his diploma holder, WGHP reported. But when he went to retrieve his actual diploma, he was refused and allegedly told he had to apologize.