Ohio grads told to 'leave the state'

http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2009/06/eastlake_north_high_school_gra.html
Eastlake North High School graduates thrown into state of confusion:
by Michael K. McIntyre/Plain Dealer Reporter
Monday June 08, 2009, 5:45 AM

Michael K. McIntyre

The note, titled "Congatulation"

Be there on time.

Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Don't chew gum.

Do wear sensible shoes.

Refrain from shouting, whistling or hooting.

And: "The graduates will leave the state immediately after the ceremony."

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Everyone knows brain drain is a problem in Ohio, but the school is actually mandating it?
Has anyone alerted the governor?

A follow-up notice provided clarification: from here: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/06/08/Ohio-grads-told-to-leave-the-state/UPI-70351244487411/

While the follow-up cleared up one funny faux pas, the correction included its own error: Students were told to be at the theater no later than 3:45 a.m. instead of the intended 3:45 p.m.

Clearly, no one meant for students to show up more than 12 hours early.

But you can't blame them for moving to a state of confusion.

Eat well, stay fit, die anyway.