O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) – In a year when many states are prohibiting in-person
graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is not
only allowing them, but also spoke at one. The Republican governor had a special
bond with the indoor ceremony Thursday night at Sparta High School in
southwestern Missouri: His granddaughter was among the 42 seniors receiving
diplomas. Missouri reopened after the pandemic-forced shutdown on May 4, and
Parson was among the few governors allowing large-scale gatherings, including
graduation ceremonies. Sparta’s superintendent said attendance would be limited,
and families spaced apart from each other in the approximately 2,000-seat gym.
Masks are not required.
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