What The Boss says goes. Bruce Springsteen penned an absence note for fifth grader Michael Fenerty, who attends Philadelphia’s Masterman secondary school. “Please excuse Michael Fenerty for being late ...

PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia fifth-grader ditched school for a chance to meet Bruce Springsteen and got the best absence excuse note of all time - signed by "The Boss" himself. Michael Fenerty ...

When you're trying to explain your absence from school, it can't hurt to have a note signed by The Boss. A Philadelphia fifth-grader has an absence note that he will save forever after Bruce ...

Bruce Springsteen has signed an absence note to excuse a child who attended his book signing. The 67-year-old rocker penned a note that would give fifth grader Michael Fenerty an excuse for missing ...