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06-01-2021 Image Source: Adobe Stock When a Louisiana senior was told he couldn't attend his graduation ceremony because the shoes he wore didn't meet the dress code, one educator stepped up to ensure he didn't miss out on the big day. Daverius Peters was looking forward to graduating from Hahnville High School in Boutte on May 19. He arrived at the celebration but was stopped by a school representative who pointed out that his shoes weren't traditional dress shoes, The Washington Post reports. "She said my shoes violated the dress code and I couldn't attend the ceremony unless I changed them...

Daverius Peters was blocked by a school representative from walking the stage due to a high school graduation dress code policy on shoes.

A Louisiana high school teacher gave a student the shoes off his feet after he learned he had worn the wrong shoes to his graduation ceremony and would not be allowed to participate.

"It was a no-brainer," the teacher said of his kind gesture.

Daverius Peters was blocked by a school representative from walking the stage due to a high school graduation dress code policy on shoes.