Being a news-junkie, I subscribe to the CNN Top Stories feed. I came across a recent news story that I’m has our nation talking, especially staff at school districts, colleges and universities. WYFF, the NBC affiliate in South Carolina filed this report on a high school valedictorian who surprised his entire school during his graduation by ripping up his approved speech. Graduation Speech News Story
I wasn’t sure what to expect after I read the headline, but after watching the story I was shocked - not in a bad way though. I was surprised that a high student had the courage to take such a stance for something he believes in. A valedictorian has worked his entire high school career to achieve such greatness. He threw that all aside for his final moment in his high school career spotlight to stand up for his right to express his religious beliefs. The school district in South Carolina is not alone in the conversation over how to handle prayer in school. In this case the student will not be punished, according to the school district spokesperson in the story. I agree, and I applaud the student for taking a stand. What do you think?
WFYY. “Here What Valedictorian Said for Cheers.” CNN.com. 5 June 2013. Web. Retrieved 7 June 2013. < http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/06/05/dnt-valedictorian-prays-in-graduation-speech.wyff.html>
When I saw this story, I was shocked as well. I definitely thought it was admirable of him to stand up for what he believed in!
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