When a Valedictorian Spoke of His Queer Identity, the Principal Cut Off His Speech Gotham Rex 5 years ago The principal also took away the valedictorian’s prepared remarks, so the student recited the speech from memory. Source: New York Times Share: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit 'War on my rights': High school valedictorian scraps approved speech, delivers abortion rights callDateJune 3, 2021In relation toSociety,Texas,abortion,graduation,u.s. & worldNJ valedictorian’s mic cut after speaking about his sexuality: reportDateJune 26, 2021In relation toNew York CityMount Vernon valedictorian has never missed a day of schoolDateJune 23, 2020In relation toEducation,Mount Vernon,Westchester County,education,Class of 2020,good news