Marine Can’t Wear Uniform at Graduation

A school board took no action in a dispute between a principal and the family of a graduate who wants to wear his Marine dress-blue uniform at commencement.

Steven Kiernan, 17, who already graduated and is on the verge of completing boot camp in San Diego, will have to wear the traditional cap and gown to walk with Petaluma High School’s graduating class June 11.

The board did not override or uphold Principal Mike Simpson’s decision because the item was not on the agenda, Supt. Greta Viguie said. The board is not scheduled to meet again until June 14.