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Man graduates 41 years after being denied ceremony by parrot problem

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Admin

Jonny Clothier was refused graduation at Bristol University over unpaid bill relating to flatmate’s bird

A man who was denied his graduation for 41 years because of an unpaid bill of £64.80 relating to a parrot has finally donned his cap and gown on the same day as his son.

Jonny Clothier studied architecture at the University of Bristol and was meant to graduate with his peers in 1983. But his old flatmate had a parrot which, after being left unsupervised, had free run of their university accommodation and was said to have wrecked the place.

Students graduate around the country, with flags, politicians and a furry friend

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Admin

A Colorado student defied officials with a Mexican flag, the vice-president visited West Point and a service animal lent a paw

A Colorado high school student defied a federal judge’s ruling and wore a Mexican flag sash to her high school graduation after fending off repeated resistance from the school.

The event was just one of a clutch of unusual graduations and commencements across the country in the last week, with some firsts – and one furry companion.