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High school valedictorian stripped of title after graduation speech (www.kktv.com)

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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A valedictorian at a Catholic high school in Kansas had his title revoked after he gave an unapproved speech at graduation.

Now, the community is rallying behind Austin Tran, with nearly 10,000 people signing an online petition to reinstate his title.

Bishop Carroll Catholic High School asked Tran to return his valedictorian medal and recognition after he gave the unapproved speech at graduation Sunday.

While there was nothing offensive in the speech, the school said it was “too long,” lasting beyond the four-minute timeframe he was given.

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[–] nulluser@lemmy.world 41 points 1 month ago (1 children)

While there was nothing offensive in the speech, the school said it was “too long,” lasting beyond the four-minute timeframe he was given.

Somebody's on a serious power trip.

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 4 points 1 month ago

Petty administrators love their little power trips. Taking away this student’s valedictorian title probably made a pencil pusher cum, possibly for the first time in years.