Ban on hymn at high school graduation upheld

A federal appeals panel has upheld a decision to bar the instrumental performance of a Christian hymn at a high school graduation in Everett, Wash.

The case arose after seniors in the Henry M. Jackson High School wind ensemble asked to play an instrumental version of “Ave Maria” at their commencement in June 2006. When school officials said no, one of the students, Kathryn Nurre, challenged them in court.

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