A University at Buffalo graduate and proud father bucked school officials as he ran across the stage to receive his diploma with his young son in tow and police in pursuit in a wild, unforgettable commencement scene.

Informed that he can’t walk the stage with his son, Al Arab leaves the conversation defeated. But when the audience sees him with a baby in his arms, cheers erupt. Al Arab then decides to make a mad dash towards the stage and get his diploma. Security chases him, but he had already secured his diploma.