LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 28: Caps and gowns of a row of former students of Jefferson County Public Schools are seen during a makeup graduation ceremony at Central High School on May 28, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. The makeup ceremony was held to celebrate the students whose graduations were disrupted due the coronavirus pandemic the previous year. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)
A Chicago teen who recently went viral after dropping into a split while crossing the stage has officially received her diploma, per PEOPLE. She previously claimed school officials withheld it because of the celebratory moment. The situation sparked a heated debate online, with many social media users questioning whether the punishment fit the act.
Tyvion Campbell, an 18-year-old graduate of Chicago Tech Academy, went viral after dropping into a split while crossing the stage during her graduation ceremony at Chicago’s Harold Washington Cultural Center. In a TikTok story time, Campbell claimed she was not handed her diploma after completing the split. She also added that she was later escorted out of the ceremony to meet with school administrators. Campbell alleged that the principal criticized her for making the moment about herself and told her she would need to figure out a way to “make up” for her actions before receiving her diploma.
After days of online debate and widespread social media support, Campbell shared an update revealing that she has officially received her diploma. The announcement comes after her story generated millions of views on social media and sparked conversations about graduation celebrations and what constitutes appropriate behavior during the ceremony. Despite the controversy, Campbell is looking ahead to her future. The recent graduate, who earned a 3.5 GPA, plans to attend Georgia State University this fall and study business administration.
Instagram user @myahh.j wrote, “Y’all think ts cute. When she go to apply for jobs they pulling this video up
Another Instagram user @uadorelai wrote, you was supposed to do it AFTER they handed it to you
While Instagram user @hearts444_bria wrote, I bet shell never do that again.
Instagram user @mattymaraj_ wrote, yes what she did was inappropriate but lets be real it wasnt enough to snatch her diploma. Yall do the same sh** for free in the club
Another Instagram user @dess2flyyy._ wrote, Girl plssss you shouldnt of did it anyways Im glad they gave it to her but its a time and place for everything like wtf ts finna follow i for the rest of your life
While Instagram user @xo.riya.zoo wrote, The split was ok, it was the bounce w it that did it
Instagram user @tamikad_smith wrote, Sis you were out of order. Sorry.
Another Instagram user @sshaevon wrote, Y’all mad at her but dont be mad when these kids snatch they diploma, dont shake hands, mug the staff, etc. GIRL GO OFF & DO YO SPLIT
While Instagram user @holliarmani wrote, “I wouldnt have gave her sh** either
