MATTESON, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) --Apologies have been issued by Rich Township High School in Matteson and a vendor for an embarrassing mistake on graduation stoles.
The graduation stoles or sashes that are draped over graduates’ shoulders had the word “graduate” misspelled.
They read “gradutate.” and the school received them from Herff Jones, the vendor, three months ago.
A letter sent to families from Rich Township District 227 said: “Regrettably, there was an error in the graduation sashes provided to us by our vendor, Herff Jones. This mistake went unnoticed until the sashes were distributed, and for that, we sincerely apologize."
The stoles are being replaced and graduation pictures are being photoshopped.
Herff Jones also offered “sincere apologies" saying "We understand the disappointment you are experiencing at the culmination of your education and the frustration this created for all involved" in a statement.
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