LaVergne High School Student Granted Permission for Eagle Feather Graduation Cap
La Vergne, TN - A Native American man recently addressed the Rutherford County Board of Education, advocating for his son's right to wear an eagle feather in his graduation cap. Stephen White Eagle passionately spoke about the significance of the eagle feather in their family's religion and culture, emphasizing its use in tribal dances, ceremonies, and daily prayers. Despite facing opposition from school administrators, who cited policy restrictions, White Eagle argued that all ...