Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old who admitted to fatally stabbing
student Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet, will be allowed to
graduate from high school despite being charged with first-degree
murder.
According to a report by WFAA, Anthony will graduate from Centennial High School in Frisco, Texas on May 22nd. However, Anthony will not be part of the graduation ceremony.
“We are proud to share that Karmelo Anthony will graduate and receive
his high school diploma, and that his academic achievements will not be
disrupted,” Next Generation Action Network (NGAN) President Dominique
Alexander, 
a spokesman for the Anthony family, reportedly said.
“NGAN has worked diligently alongside the Anthony family’s legal team
to bring about this fair and student-focused resolution,” he said.
“This is a moment of dignity for Karmelo and a reminder of the power of
advocacy done right.”
Nonetheless, Frisco ISD Superintendent Mike Waldrip 
addressed what he
said were false rumors that Anthony would be able to attend the
graduation ceremony.
“Frisco ISD has learned that misinformation is being shared regarding
Centennial High School’s graduation via several media outlets and
perpetuated through social media,” he told WFAA. “It is disheartening
that the incredible accomplishments and achievements of our Centennial
seniors may be dampened by needless fearmongering, attention-seeking and
media vitriol. Our students, staff and community deserve better.
“I want to be clear. No student who commits a serious criminal
offense (Title V felony) is permitted to participate in the graduation
ceremony. Additionally, anyone who trespasses on Frisco ISD property or
at a District event will be subject to immediate removal and possible
arrest by law enforcement,” he said, adding that the school district
does not condone violence.
“We work to ensure every student is safe to learn and feels part of our culture of respect, honor and integrity,” he said.
“Let’s come together as a community to honor and support our students
and staff. This moment is about their success, and they deserve our
full attention and encouragement. Congratulations to the Centennial
Class of 2025!”
The stabbing occurred when Metcalf, a Memorial High School junior,
requested Anthony, a Centennial High School student, to move from
underneath his school’s pop-up tent during a rain delay — and Anthony
refused, according to the arrest report.
Anthony then unzipped a bag, reached inside, and told Metcalf: “Touch
me and see what happens,” a witness told police. According to
authorities, Metcalf then “grabbed Anthony to tell him to move and
Anthony pulled out … a black knife and stabbed Austin once in the
chest.”
Metcalf’s twin brother, Hunter, raced to Austin’s rescue, but he was unable to save him.
“I put my hand on [his chest], tried to make [the bleeding] stop, and
I grabbed his head and I looked into his eyes. I just saw his soul
leave. And it took my soul, too,” Hunter told Fox News in an emotional interview the following day.
Anthony also attempted to flee the scene, but was quickly arrested.
“I’m not alleged, I did it,” Anthony confessed to police as he was
being taken into custody, according to the arrest report. “I was
protecting myself,” Anthony told cops. “He put his hands on me.”
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