Bearded High School Valedictorian, Banned From Graduation, Gets His CeremonyFriends Read FreeCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveLouisiana’s Amite High senior Andrew Jones on May 24, 2016. Jones, an honors student and standout athlete who refused to shave his goatee, and as a result was blocked from participating in his graduation ceremony, is getting the graduation celebration he was denied. (Patrick Dennis /The Advocate via AP) By Chika Dunu6/17/2016Updated: 6/20/2016Print