[Counselors] Student death - issuing a diploma

[OSRHEStudent Prep PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

My daughter passed away at age 24 two months before she was to receive her
master's degree. OSU awarded her degree posthumously, included her name in
the program, and read her name aloud. I was allowed to accept her diploma.
Her advisor also said a few words on her behalf because he knew her
personally and had her in many classes. I think that your students' parents
would be very touched as I was, but I would reach out to them first to see
what they prefer.

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 11:42 AM OSRHEStudent Prep PK-12 Counselor
Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:

> I have 2 that have passed for this graduating class.....my first
> experience with this.  We already planned to have 2 chairs for them with
> their cap/gown but I'm not sure what else to do/not do.  What did the
> honorary diploma look like?  Also, did you call their names with the other
> students when they receive their diploma?
> *April Chambers, M.Ed.*
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> On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 10:11 AM OSRHEStudent Prep PK-12 Counselor
> Discussion Board <counselors at lists.onenet.net> wrote:
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>> It is usually an honorary diploma. I usually start the process by talking
>> to the parent about it. I had one turn it down because the student was
>> younger and did not have a lot of high school credits yet and they didn't
>> feel like it would help their healing process any. Parents of older
>> students have accepted it and been very grateful.
>>
>> Always,
>>
>> Kim Justus
>>
>> Counselor
>>
>> Velma-Alma Schools
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>> Home of the Comets
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>> 580-203-3705
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>> I would like to know also. Our student will have a cap and gown and chair
>> at graduation.
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>> We issue an honorary diploma.
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>> Dr. Kelly Collins, LPC, NCC, NCSC
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>> Choctaw High School
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>> Could anyone share any guidance from the state on issuing a diploma to a
>> student who has died?
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>> Thank you.
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