School condemned for holding a graduation ceremony in the pouring rain.

The graduation ceremony at Williamson High School in Tennessee sparked backlash after students and their families were forced to sit in pouring rain.

Many questioned why the ceremony was held outdoors and not moved indoors. The unfortunate graduates were soaking wet and were also exposed to danger when climbing onto the bleachers, which had become slippery due to the wet conditions. Furthermore, the inclement weather affected key moments of the ceremony and the overall mood.

School officials stated that they had been monitoring weather forecasts and expected the ceremony to conclude before the heavy rain set in, but conditions changed during the event.