When Karmelo Anthony was charged with homicide simply two months earlier than his highschool commencement, his mom pleaded to let her son nonetheless get his diploma. Now, she bought her want.
Anthony is presently awaiting trial for the homicide of one other Texas highschool pupil, however regardless of his authorized points, he can be allowed to graduate with the category of 2025. The information was introduced by Subsequent Era Motion Community (NGAN) President Dominique Alexander, who’s the spokesman for Anthony’s household.
“We’re proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and obtain his highschool diploma, and that his educational achievements is not going to be disrupted,” he stated in an announcement. Anthony is anticipated to graduate with a 3.7 GPA, based on PEOPLE.
The teenager made nationwide information final month after he was arrested and charged with the deadly stabbing of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old pupil at Frisco Memorial Excessive Faculty, again in April. Anthony, who attends Frisco Centennial Excessive Faculty, was launched on bond after a decide diminished his bail from $1 million to $250,000, as The Root beforehand reported.
Since being launched, Anthony went into hiding following demise threats and steady harassment from MAGA supporters and others mourning Metcalf’s killing, The Root additionally reported. He is not going to be permitted to attend the commencement ceremony, however he’ll obtain his diploma as a part of a deal between his reps and the college district, based on the NGAN launch.
Hypothesis that Anthony would nonetheless be allowed to cross the commencement stage rapidly swarmed the Frisco neighborhood. Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip stated the rumors maintain no benefit. “It’s disheartening that the unbelievable accomplishments and achievements of our Centennial seniors could also be dampened by pointless fearmongering, attention-seeking and media vitriol. Our college students, workers and neighborhood deserve higher,” he instructed WFAA.
“I wish to be clear. No pupil who commits a severe felony offense (Title V felony) is permitted to take part within the commencement ceremony,” Waldrip continued earlier than warning that any trespassers can be promptly eliminated and topic to arrest.
“Let’s come collectively as a neighborhood to honor and assist our college students and workers. This second is about their success, and so they deserve our full consideration and encouragement,” he concluded. “Congratulations to the Centennial Class of 2025!”