Schools Change Graduation Rituals Amid H1N1 Flu Cases
HONOLULU — Some Hawaii schools have changed graduation rituals following the state Health Department’s confirmation Friday night of six more cases of H1N1 flu.
Instead of a handshake, students got a diploma, a fist bump and a hug.
“I actually have a bit of a cold, so I spoke to students early. I said, ‘Guys, I really would rather give you a fist pump and a hug, that way, I don’t have to worry about spreading any of my germs,’ and we made it as colorful as we could. It was fun for them and fun for me,” Birkett said.There did not seem to be much concern about person-to-person contact as all 47 graduates clasped hands in a farewell dance, and the students were thinking more about their big night than the flu. full story
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