Teen Says Principal Withheld Her Diploma After She Dropped Into A Twerking Split On Graduation Stage
Tyvion Campbell went viral for her impressive split performed on stage at her graduation, though the stunt nearly cost her the diploma. The post Teen Says Principal Withheld Her Diploma After She Dropped Into A Twerking Split On Graduation Stage appeared first on MadameNoire.
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Chicago Tech Academy graduate Tyvion Campbell is going viral after an unexpected dance move during her graduation ceremony sparked a heated debate online. The 18-year-old student says school officials temporarily withheld her diploma after she performed a split while walking across the stage to receive it.
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Tyvion Campbell‘s Split: What happened?
Campbell’s graduation moment quickly gained traction on social media, with her video amassing more than 835,000 views on TikTok. As she made her way across the stage at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, the graduate added a little flair to her big moment, something she says she had planned in advance.
During an interview with Fox 32 on June 1, Campbell revealed that she had told friends, family members, and even teachers that her graduation walk would be unforgettable. According to Campbell, the routine was carefully planned. She began with a “pretty princess wave,” then dropped into a split, twerked briefly, and popped back up before approaching the principal to receive her diploma.
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