Valedictorian Slams Teachers and Staff in Scathing Graduation Speech | NowThis

[@briansalazar7397]

Sounds like she called out who needed to be called out.

[@sojournerinmind]

Exactly.

[@randypederson6271]

brian salazar They do usually pick the best and the brightest for Valedictorian , at least this time they did.

[@ellaquilates2450]

@Kyle Williams its her last respect for her seniors and to not completely humiliate them . What a good child.

[@lifeisfundisney6029]

HARELY QUINN 2020

[@azariah15]

@Kyle Williams I thought it was a good idea to omit names - it avoids defamation and slander of specific people. This way, the specific ones she was referring to couldn't go after her.

[@Ritercrazy]

"It's sad she tattled on us and now other students might be brave enough to ask for better from us."

[@isaywhatiwanttosay2025-4eva]

💀

[@brih9613]

Ritercrazy literally the exact translation

[@Ritercrazy]

@@brih9613 Thank you!

[@brih9613]

@@Ritercrazy np haha :)

[@misophone]

💐⚰️

[@DevonI31]

Obviously it's pretty bad if the Valedictorian felt that her speech was the only way to address these issues.

[@GeoH97]

@Barry Barrystill can't figure who the freak is

[@MA1.5]

Barry Barry Even if that was the case, the whole a “drunk teacher escorted off premises by police” kind of speaks for itself. So, no.

[@teamgreats4084]

This is called a PLATFORM.... Some people decides to use it to speak up for what's right and Wrong..... Like idk when Kaepernick took a knee..... Great for this girl to use this time to try n help bring awareness to her school.....Great for her

[@nubiacairo8835]

She explained it. She got no support from some of the people who were supposed to help her.

[@MinistryofPeace]

If this was the only way she could think of to address the issues, then she is not suited to be valedictorian.

[@montetimu5678]

“It’s unfortunate that she decided to air her grievances” Such a bs response. If issues like this aren’t confronted, then how on earth are these children meant to get the education they so rightfully deserve

[@bfpierce]

I agree. We’re stifled into high school and then in college. We’re then put into the world where there are grievances, fist fights, arguments and “standing up for yourselves”.

[@SpennyBoi]

@@bfpierce I saw someone who went to the school explain a lot. There was a massive board with all the scholarships that practically everyone knew about she just wasn’t bothered because mommy wouldn’t hold her hand. The counselled lost her daughter in a car crash and the drunk teacher wasn’t awful. She didn’t take the class with him she took all the easy classes to guarantee valedictorian.

[@christianstamm94]

@@SpennyBoi Did you verify this?

[@SpennyBoi]

@@christianstamm94 no but what evidence does she have.

[@christianstamm94]

@@SpennyBoi Probably an actual police record for the drunk at least

[@nothereforit.605]

She really said “I succeeded and it wasn’t cause of y’all”.

[@love4ukraine405]

Also, she's a

[@cecilspurlockjr.9421]

What's your point my friend ?

[@dmvmeu7140]

she's awesome

[@calhuh1232]

Fr

[@Kazza_8240]

@@love4ukraine405 She's a what? Human like you?

[@timothygu3]

“...it’s unfortunate she had to air her grievances.” This coming from the school says it all.

[@crewpeery9076]

Tim amen. Completely ridiculous that this is their official statement on her speech.

[@maritapruett]

It’s like...she did try to air her grievances multiple times. And nothing ever came from it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ what did you expect?! Good for her. Lol

[@kelsiechitty8129]

Yep. I was just going to say those are pretty big grievances and the fact that she felt like she had to air them tells me that they have no intention of changing.

[@tacticalgoldfinch8953]

I just love that he said “a lot of teachers” not “everyone in the school staff”

[@aussiethecat]

Instant like for instant agreement

[@casper7319]

I love how when she talks about the intoxicated teacher, every student turns around to look, because they definitely know who that is

[@laurenmccleery5023]

Because the teacher wasn’t a drunk she had a stroke, it was rumor going around that wasn’t true.

[@hi2978]

@@laurenmccleery5023 nah students know when their teacher is regularly intoxicated. A teacher who had a stroke, would not be having a stroke every day. Also, as someone who has had alcoholics as teachers, sometimes you can just smell it.

[@laurenmccleery5023]

@@hi2978 students also love gossip and drama….cause she even had a hospital stay and it wasn’t even police that came. She got a lawyer cause of all the accusations but all of them were unfounded. It was also released in the LATIMES that none of it was true and several students came forward as well stating that fact..

[@laurenhahn101]

By the way. Alcoholism is an illness. The speech shows immaturity and a lack of understanding.

[@A5H_01]

@@laurenhahn101 Oh it's an illness! Nevermind! 🤡

[@ProveItNow]

This shows nothing has changed in the schools. I'm proud of the student for exercising her freedom of speech.

[@charliecjk8695]

This video is from 2 years ago

[@ProveItNow]

@@charliecjk8695 and your point is?

[@_phong.huynh_]

@@charliecjk8695 this is still happening, you know that?

[@SpennyBoi]

@@_phong.huynh_ someone proved this girls to be bullshitting with most of the stuff except the drunk teacher. The counsellor lost her daughter in a car crash that year so of course she wouldn’t be able to help the entire year and there was a massive board every student was informed of with all scholarships. She just didn’t listen or didn’t bother.

[@BlueSoulGamer]

@@charliecjk8695 things don’t change much in 2 years.

[@blaze-a-trail404]

I’m genuinely surprised no one tried to cut her off. They’re all just like, “Yeah, that sounds about right.”

[@teresat6876]

Why would they..lol the looked like the fools..no fool would get up and make them selves look good..when she told everyone how they cannot do there jobs right....u go girl.

[@st3serrot]

More like jaws dropped and in shock

[@Nawabid]

It's better my high school, who expelled me after they found out a white kid brought a gun to school to shoot me an Afghan student... They kept him but expelled me after several students came forward saying my life was in danger... NEWARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL in Newark California.

[@stepholdaker7875]

I agree. I was waiting for someone to cut the mic at any moment.

[@diannaskare7829]

@@trevorsinlao8214 they said she did first :-) I think she was brave and Had Every Right!

[@YangBalanceYin]

The school's response literally mimics everything she was complaining about in a nutshell...

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

crv yes, and that misandry made her, the school and her parents very very proud.🙄

[@nicoleb695]

@Hazzycakes nah he's butthurt because women are doing more than he has ever done in whatever how many years he's had

[@samblack5313]

Lori Smith How are you supposed to fill your privatised prison system if you educate people??!?

[@qpghostqp9551]

@@nicoleb695 yes im sure her being a woman has something to do with it lol

[@maya9589]

SuperOmnicron I replayed the video multiple times to make sense of what you're talking about but I still can't. Misandry? She didn't even mention anyone's gender. Are you confusing the word for something else because what you said makes no sense at all.

[@edwinsemidey1992]

No she was right. I never saw my school counselor until I was going to graduate.

[@zacbreeden1966]

I never met mine!

[@Reze333e]

Mine has never been available 😐

[@zacbreeden1966]

@Rae Vandenberg I was in class of 23.

[@zacbreeden1966]

A class of 23.

[@Reze333e]

Well idk my school is pretty small and other parents often complained of the same thing that she was never available

[@papillonvu]

We had 2 counselors in high school, assigned to us according to the first letter of our last names. My high school counselor was so terrible, telling me I had zero chance to make it into some prestigious colleges. I felt outraged and had to ask to be switched to the other counselor. I got accepted to 8 schools including my top choice.

[@ayandey137]

which one?

[@saravananjeeva5258]

Maybe the big brain counselor used reverse psychology, and it became motivation for u ?

[@eS-ql7vm]

Which 8 schools did you make it into?

[@Sheryl4]

Genuine question: Has anyone has a positive experience with a school counselor? I didn't grow up in NA but all the stories I hear are negative.

[@dna9095]

@@Sheryl4 not in NA but in throughout middle + high school I experienced like 3-4 counselors (this was a school where teachers often come and go) and I had good experiences with all of them. Some were better than others but they were all really nice. I guess I just got lucky though.

[@m0L3ify]

"a student like this" You mean the VALEDICTORIAN??

[@feedmeastraycat8247]

m0L3ify exactly my thoughts, “a student like this” a valedictorian that raises her voice is now a “bad thing?”🙄 they should be thanking her for pointing out the flaws in their system. She also thanked the staff that actually did a good job so I don’t understand why they mad.

[@m0L3ify]

@@feedmeastraycat8247 Cults gonna cult. The only kinds of people who hate people who speak out are abusers. It says a lot about the district as a whole.

[@moniquedeloach-johnson5842]

m0L3ify exactly!!!✨

[@m0L3ify]

@@gotothemoons Then I guess he should have said that, shouldn't he

[@ForkedMan]

Said by the district’s spokesperson no less.

[@apb2736]

"It's unfortunate that she had to air such grievances" It's unfortunate that you decided to let such grievances happen.

[@pattyg4421]

So you would just encourage your child to sweep things under the rug? If that’s the case, then when they hit the real adult world they won’t make it very far. That’s because you didn’t teach them to stand for what they believe. This girl used a platform to address the problems with the school who constantly swept things under the rug, but after she gave praise first. It’s called FREEDOM OF SPEECH! WTH IS THIS COUNTRY COMING TO?

[@suspish2240]

@Buddy Rowe you gotta stand up for yourself because most won't do it for you. That's how the real adult world works, nice try

[@aliveandwell829]

@Buddy Rowe ???? I thought I heard her THANK those people for the lessons learned! That is making a positive out of a handful of negatives. Plus, she stood up for herself, she called out the failures of the school system, something that NEEDS to done if it is ever going to be fixed. I think this girl will do just fine! Its the Union Spokesperson that still has some learning to do. But that is how the liberals do things. That is why the schools system as well as most democrat-run cities are failing miserably. Because they'd rather NOT bring problems like these to the surface and address them. No, don't you worry about her, worry about the millions of kids that are trying to learn something in this miserable school system.

[@proton8689]

@@aliveandwell829 Excuse me, aren't democrats and liberals generally famous for bringing up stuff they feel is unfair. And trying to find injustice in everything? Isn't the common 'snowflake' nickname directed at people who are too sensitive and complain about anything? So if anything, democrats would love to call you what they don't like, at every opportunity.

[@terryronning4697]

@Buddy Rowe You must be a good union teacher. I bet that intoxicated teacher will be their next year and the next year, on and on......

[@calebshockency2083]

“She’s taking away from the positive.” Brother, what she did was probably the most positive thing to happen to your school in a long time.

[@thememeqween]

Facts

[@glenw-xm5zf]

If teachers had NO union, over half of them would be looking for work.. but only IF the governing bodies were fired first

[@Struggle.Itself]

"High school students need to speak up if something's wrong" "Wait not like this"

[@amethyst_cat9532]

"Fight for what you believe in until what you believe is different than what I believe."

[@ryanthomas49]

@Laura-Lee Gillion it was appropriate.

[@jacobwander2962]

Laura-Lee Gillion stfu

[@ann9570]

Tristan Romero yeah sometimes, when no one listens and as she said she and her parents asked for help and made several appointments. so yes like this. maybe the kids who no one seems to care about will have a better chance with better teachers and better staff. if you don't want to teach and you don't support our kids find another job.

[@jademonkey1424]

RIGHT 😂

[@arandombard1197]

"We're obviously deeply ashamed that our valedictorian had this experience. We will implement immediate solutions to all of the issues raised" - nobody.

[@jrg4313]

Exactly. Sad and disturbing.

[@mixma519]

nobody was the only staff who cares about the students concern

[@seawoods8886]

That's what they all say

[@jncchang176]

Too little, too late. You gonna award her and others thousands of dollars off missed scholarship money? Ya'll have problems.

[@the_ffca_me]

You got me in the first half. I thought someone actually said that and that I just missed it, but nope

[@darrinthomas8079]

I like how she goes from being called the Valedictorian, to "a student like this". Just goes to show the staffs lack of respect for their students.

[@KH-le5hd]

Then the teachers get mad when a kid talks back when sometimes the teacher are rude frfr

[@schwarzwald6672]

Yup I think that graduating student had more respect for her fellow students then the admins and professors.

[@YourFavDieselTech]

Darrin Thomas You stole the words right out my mouth 😭

[@pomshi]

Students are pawns that are supposed to make the school look good, if you do anything to damage their reputation they will not like that..its amazing she had the guts to speak up

[@anthonyc4138]

@@pomshi lol

[@toyyatoy]

Oh yes blame her for ruining “something positive “ don’t take responsibility for failing these students

[@user-pr6ed3ri2k]

959th

[@moonman239]

Judging by the other students' reactions, she didn't ruin the occasion. My guess is this is the most humourous and true thing those students had heard in the past 4 years.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

@B Babbich Lazy teachers are just as much to blame !!! Quit the BS and accept the cold hard facts of the situation !! !

[@feli3051]

​@bbabbich3467so lack of effort, not informing her about smth, refusing to help her, alcoholism and not showing up to meet during appontments is because of money?

[@cazzle2386]

"It's unfortunate she had to air grievances", no, it was unfortunate that there were grievances TO air.

[@betterthanthelast8862]

Facts!

[@oktovria]

👏👏👏

[@princesslamour1985]

Boom

[@angel_cat]

Preach! Underrated comment is underrated indeed.

[@janelhuerta1152]

PERIAT

[@asino5494]

"a student like this" Oh, a student that graduated the top of her class?

[@jenniferpearce1052]

At my California school, the "valedictory speaker" auditioned to speak. The guy who graduated top of the class did not speak. He could have auditioned but wouldn't have just been given the honor.

[@cannapatient4209]

@@jenniferpearce1052 That’s interesting. Never heard of things being done that way before. The valedictorian always made the speech at my schools.

[@carpetman9191]

"They had us in the first half not gonna lie."

[@geraldbal461]

cant cut the mic boss, _you cut our budget_

[@chocolate-eq6jn]

Well, she said herself how terrible the school was. So, yes, a "student like this".

[@leiarenee1317]

They said a “student like that”... like what? As Valedictorian SHES THE BEST STUDENT YALL HAVE!!

[@kalanimoeai584]

Student be like that

[@nicholasb7352]

@@andreataylor284 yeah there’s a time and a place to be intoxicated. The school is no such place

[@heathermelissa3662]

@@andreataylor284 Why? Because YOU don't like the truth? Sometimes the only option IS this! It's pathetic and disgusting to try to silence people because YOU don't want to hear things unless it's under your "idea" of a right time of which there isn't one. If people were heard in private they would NOT have to say it in public. These things and way worse are a constant in schools and you want them to be kept quiet?! YOU are what is wrong with this world

[@TheBuzzard42]

@@heathermelissa3662 Exactly, thank you! I'd also like to add that sometimes this sort of public outing is what's needed to draw roper attention to the matter. While it may be considered 'poor form' by some to air grievances on a public forum like she did, if the school is really being run that way, then who knows how many kids slipped through the cracks and missed out on important opportunities? And if these things aren't brought to light, how many more would continue to do so in the future? Sometimes audacity is REQUIRED to address important issues.

[@bibibabibu1]

@@andreataylor284 Andrea I feel embarrassed for you by proxy.

[@IrmaRodriguez-xe7qr]

MY HERO!! Parents must be elated and super proud to have raised such a strong, responsible, great public speaker, independent, intelligent, honest, hardworking YOUNG WOMAN!!!!!

[@timc8200]

Funny how staff defends themselves with "personal issues" yet students must complete all their work and meet all deadlines with no excuses

[@falsehoodbasher7240]

Ironically The staff are getting *paid* too Students are there to *learn* , and it’s The discretionary right of each student actually to say when. This isn’t a “school” and that is no “student”. By definition this just cannot be

[@erik878]

Valedictorians are a dime a dozen I wrote an opera between jobs it's on my channel

[@zuko803]

That's same on college too

[@erik878]

@@zuko803 yes but your not a student, your just another brick in the wall, you dont put learning to use. I taught myself how to write symphonies

[@zuko803]

@@erik878 what i dont get it what u mean

[@patricia.g.morales]

If she's valedictorian & the staff treated her that way... What can be said for the other "regular" students? I can only imagine how much worse their neglect must be

[@hox42]

Patricia Morales She probably just acted nice in order to avoid drama her and the staff.

[@uhurus2]

Right!!

[@landonletterman831]

That was my least liked teacher. The one who had nothing for the average, or the struggling, but instead elected to pour all their attention into the gifted students as if they were the ones that needed the help learning to be a better student. As though some future famous author was going to vindicate all the years they committed to the teaching profession with some fold out in a book sleeve, "About the author," where they thank the English teacher that inspired them back in highschool. I find that, among Christian's, this is also the same person to whom the "going *to* church," will never be as important to them as the "being seen *at* church," is.

[@loradreamer12]

My staff at my shool was terrible!! They always made appointments that never ended up being fulfilled and I genuinely feel like my school district let so many students who needed actual help slip through the cracks. I skipped classes everyday because I was being bullied and would cry in the staircase almost every day but all I got were scathing phone calls to home rather than giving me the help I asked for several times. my skipping made me behind in my classes and so instead of taking the classes I needed they put a bunch of electives instead of my core classes. Luckily I got out of there my senior year and I don't miss it at all but I never made good high school memories and that's what I regret most

[@cidra43]

I went to this HS and it was.

[@AmyCCloverlanez]

If that was my high school they would of unplugged the microphone. Im glad she got to finish her speech.

[@AmyCCloverlanez]

@Travis Allman haha no doubt!

[@SirJamesIGamerfuzion]

@Travis Allman just proves her point probably more lol

[@jenicdarling9690]

Yeah i was surprised they didn't rush to the stage or yeah turn it off. Guess they're too lazy to even do that

[@napachick100]

They were probably too oblivious to what was actually being said, just wanting it to end so they can go to their summer homes and complain about kids that were mean to them

[@Lockon_Stratos]

I actually had a principal do that during a student's speech one time back in Venice High School.

[@IMSTRAIGHTUP150]

I love this Valedictorian. She truly deserved that top of the class position. She was definitely smart enough to expose all of those so-called professionals on the perfect day at the perfect ceremony. She exposed those who were no more than down fall failures that were in no way were positive figures for those students who needed them to be helpful when they needed.

[@coolkidjtx]

“It’s unfortunate she was honest and called us out, because now we have to actually do something about it” Manuel Rubio

[@jessechaskey7205]

Awww poor baby, do the job you were hired to do, stupid

[@stuff1784]

LOL

[@Supersquishyawesomeness]

Jesse Chaskey her “complaints” only highlight her immaturity and entitlement.

[@jessechaskey7205]

@@Supersquishyawesomeness how was that immature? The people she is talking about should have been exploited for their wrong doings. They are wasting lots of tax payers$$$$$! I loved it🤣

[@jessechaskey7205]

@@Supersquishyawesomeness was she talking about one of your parents to make u so butt-hurt?

[@crazygorl7803]

She turned a speech into a Yelp review.

[@extremelylowqualitycontent6387]

Artsy Sister 2 stars. Alcoholic teacher.

[@lollic307]

Haha waaaaaaa

[@ExxoticChild]

Extremely Low Quality Content 1 Star lol

[@aura3615]

Artsy Sister 800th like! 💕💕💕💕

[@What-kw6ox]

Lil

[@MyChihuahua]

If even a student at the top of her class experienced this, imagine how many others were left to fall through the cracks. Good for her for speaking out.

[@SovereignTroll]

If you have the drive, no matter how bad the instruction, a clear thinker and a determined mind that accepts failure as learning will succeed no matter what. A friend that is a Cardiologist says the only thing you need is "John Wick" determination and discipline. Unfortunately most don't learn this, especially from their parents who were also indoctrinated.

[@brittneyshelton596]

The average doctor graduates with about a quarter million in debt and are supported by their parents during their schooling but go off 🤣

[@manlicker232]

@@SovereignTroll as someone who has fallen through the cracks and is disabled in math. I strongly disagree.

[@douglaspage2398]

This is why only those with an iron will become prosperous, because the schools are designed more to crush your spirit and innovation, and condition you to do only as you are told.

[@Ryan_2218]

@@brittneyshelton596 We’re talking about high school here…

[@dblum]

“It’s unfortunate that the words of a student like this are taking away from something positive. It is very unfortunate that we are being exposed for the lack of support we are giving to our students. Such a shame that a student had to tel the truth instead of staying quiet like she was expected to do. Very disrespectful.” There, I finished the statement that was said at 2:50

[@nipa9685]

Yes, the key part of the statement "...a student like this..." doesn't make sense . The statement "...a student like this..." is teacher-talk, usually reserved for the one the teachers think is a loser. However, she's the valedictorian, hardly a loser, calling her "...a student like this..." really shows that the union is full of idiots.

[@dblum]

@@nipa9685 well said

[@PyroGothNerd]

I like how everyone went nuts when she mentioned the frick teacher. They all knew EXACTLY who she was talking about

[@cyber1ifeconnor]

@Barbara Stephenson that hurt to read

[@TheCollabCurator]

"... it's unfortunate that she decided to air grievances." - Manuel Rubio That quote is exactly why she had to air grievances.

[@UnyieldingSeraph]

Exactly. It's unfortunate they forgot their purpose of being educators

[@josephinetracy1485]

It sounds like they have quite an operation going on there at the public's expense

[@feith3386]

@Rocky Barnes why the caps...? chill

[@pilisanicolettemackey4090]

Ikr?!? As opposed to what being silent about it? Ugh

[@dashabrown354]

Exactly

[@annetteabbott3187]

I am surprised she was allowed to finish her speech.

[@Zaynepain]

When I was in high school the administrators had to approve the speech before it was read. They had student submit their speeches 1 month in advance to analyze the document and see if the actual speech was appropriate (no religion, politics, etc)

[@ThoosieJP]

But you could easily and quickly change speaches,that's what she probably did!

[@ennoidyam]

It would have made them look bad if they shut of her mic or pulled her off stage. It would basically show that they are guilty and trying to cover up - not to mention the social taboo of "silencing a child", and the media fallout would have been a hundred times worse. The only thing they COULD do was stand there and wait for it to end and do damage control afterwards. Honestly, it was a brilliant move by the student because they would have brushed ot under the rug if she "aired her grievances" on a letter or in the privacy of their offices because they protect each other and their jobs so nothing would have been done. Epically if she had waited until after the graduation - they would say shes no longer a student and dismiss her. So doing it this way forces them to hear her and address the issues because now the media and everyone else knows and are watching their response.

[@Back2bibleVideos]

If they stopped her, it would more validate her position that's my opinion ✌

[@daniiisland]

Annette Abbott it would have been WORSE to silence her.

[@graceafina7307]

I love how the school district just completely ignored her valid points and brushed it off. The school system at its finest 👌

[@lycanthewerewolf6801]

It's classic political speak for when you messed up, but don't want to admit wrongdoing.

[@mho...]

yeeah why listen to students?!.......

[@cozy46]

" It's unfortunate that she had to air her grievances like this." No, they're just embarrassed because they got called out.

[@NOT_A_ROBOT]

coping issues lol

[@phantasm6786]

My old school was the exact same, point out something they did wrong and they make you seem like the bad guy

[@NOT_A_ROBOT]

@@phantasm6786 lmao

[@alexmendez3681]

@@phantasm6786 Yea but that’s because it’s ghetto to call someone out in public. It’s showing no class. The correct way is to speak to that person directly in a private to address the issue first. Do Parents not teach class anymore or did social media teach it’s okay to put everything on the internet? 🤔

[@phantasm6786]

@@alexmendez3681 Must be a problem with the previous generation too cause my teachers called whoever they felt like out in public. I'm referring to non-school related topics.

[@twilit]

“Unfortunate that the words of a student like this are taking away from the positive.” A student “like this”? You mean the valedictorian?

[@cuteizombi6946]

Do stupid s*** and you're going to get slammed that's all I'm going to say

[@melwhite2023]

@@cuteizombi6946 the teacher or the student

[@cuteizombi6946]

@@melwhite2023 the teacher they should have known this was coming after all the dumb stuff they pulled if it gets the point where is student has to speak up during graduation that's school should have shut down immediately

[@melwhite2023]

@@cuteizombi6946 oh yeah i completely agree

[@Trixiesongzxoxo]

@@cuteizombi6946 exactly !

[@alliecardinal1768]

I’m annoyed that they called what she did “airing grievances.” Clearly they don’t have any respect for their students concerns

[@cyber1ifeconnor]

Right??? That blew me away.

[@IPoopOnYouEveryLastOneOfYou]

Happy Festivus! Great job airing her grievances she should have tackled the principal to the ground so everyone could leave though.

[@zachredner8]

Clearly they (i.e. the Staff) don't have ANY RESPECT, HONOR, CHARACTER, OR INTEGRITY for themselves!

[@JCosio-bs9xr]

Those two things aren't exclusive of each other.

[@trixiebewitched]

I'm worried that my school district is going to do the same to me when I speak up about the issues I've seen while attending both traditional and alternative High schools within the district.

[@JaylaisAwesome]

I never heard someone speak with so much honesty…

[@jeonglix5603]

“unfortunate that she decided to air grievances” grievances? Like your counselors not doing their jobs or the fact that a TEACHER was DRUNK during class and was escorted out by police. yea. grievances.

[@XCityOfClockWorkAngelX]

Yeah and if it was so unfortunate they could've cut her mic or made her get stage.

[@purple1441]

Yeah, they have no reason to complain

[@uprightfossil6673]

Their attitude sums up the problem... Top down gooberment bureaucracy in inaction. A sweeping replacement of incompetent people and their subsequent bankruptcy would be a stern reminder to the rest of the dummies in the system

[@kayleahrierson628]

i live near this school, less than 15 miles away, little did the valedictorian know that her councilors daughter was just killed by a drunk driver while she was running one. that councilors “absence” was because her daughter was murdered and she was taking care of herself and family.

[@jeonglix5603]

@@kayleahrierson628 For most of the year? Because I highly doubt the valedictorian would've said that if that happened and students are normally told/emailed that something has happened and the teacher/counselor would not be at school for a few weeks. When things like that happen, the other counselors/ a new temporary counselor is appointed/hired to help students. She could've let the students know there was a family issue and she would not be available and would reschedule their appointments with other counselors or for when she was able to come back to work. Plus the student would've known it if you know it and wouldn't have blamed her for being absent for that but for the rest of the school year. I'm sorry for her loss.

[@bethany333]

She just cussed them out without cussing 😭😭‼️

[@loveinspired7]

Wasn't that smooth? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@teresat6876]

That's a true lady..no cussing..

[@dbspaceoditty]

the word yo are looking for is insult. and all the good ones dont use profanity.

[@teresat6876]

Classy woman don't cuss...they make there point and come out looking good.

[@Luckiestof13]

That was her point...

[@cherrybdaone]

Telling her of several scholarships that were due the day AFTER telling her... That would’ve sent me over then and there.

[@Kayte...]

My son never found about an available scholarship until it was given to another student. This sounded just like my kids guidance counselors. Worthless.

[@garrettdavid7530]

Maybe she should've researched into more scholarships and not relied on the front office.

[@Bruh-ty5ql]

@@garrettdavid7530 are you really blaming the girl??

[@garrettdavid7530]

@@Bruh-ty5ql yeah don't rely on others

[@Carolbop]

some people don’t even know about scholarships, i didn’t know about scholarships until i received one for being top 9%, i didn’t even know they gave out scholarships for being top 10 😳

[@SageMerric]

Honestly mad respect, speaking the truth. Love the part with the intoxicated teacher. With the way the class reacted you just KNOW that was a huge talking point around school 🤣

[@Chris-sv7xq]

She just described our failing school system. And the deluge of self entitled called society

[@Bee-tj8gc]

Ya well I bet nobody gives her a job after seeing she's the type of person to throw everybody under the bus like that

[@Chris-sv7xq]

Because she spoke the truth.

[@Mikey_Mike1]

John Redcornholio then she doesn’t need a job like that. I’m 100% sure she’ll find a great job

[@Bee-tj8gc]

@Jrod Jrod what do you mean complacency? She'se calling out a teacher for smelling like booze. If I had a co worker or even a manager coming to work smelling like alcohol I would probably talk to them about it one on one. Not call them out if front of everyone for doing it. If your neighbors are playing loud music do you call the cops right away or ask them yourself to turn it down first?

[@thesmartguy3523]

Jrod Jrod And after you talk to them, how sure can you be they won’t relapse (if they even listen to you in the first place) ? 🤷‍♂️ Can’t be so certain man ... sometimes going to another extreme is much effective

[@ultimateninjaboi]

"Its unfortunate that she had to air grievances." Not surprised. Schools tend to hate when students speak up about their problems. And hate it more when it's in a public setting that forces them to be held accountable.

[@TuberoseKisser]

Facts

[@grapenutz1137]

She fruit looped them fools

[@nancyduncan9552]

Schools, in general, want quiet & compliant students. Anyone that stands out in a way that isn't labeled, they have a hard time dealing.

[@DigiAkuma]

It's a Festivus Miracle!

[@GreyDuck54]

Lol... its funny how the school tried to play the "victim card"

[@francesmarshall8886]

They picked the correct student to be Valedictorian, a future leader not afraid to speak her truth! The school should be ashamed of the horrible corrupt administration.

[@chepeolvera8057]

Frances Marshall The school didn’t sound corrupt,it sounded under-qualified.

[@EJ-zx5cz]

Red pilled em

[@TheHomelessDreamer]

Don't diminish her accomplishment. She wasn't picked as much as she earned it. Otherwise, I agree on your underlying compliment.

[@irisdutra5033]

@@chepeolvera8057 they are corrupt, last I heard they where being investigated for fraud.

[@zamo1966]

@@TheHomelessDreamer exactly what I was thinking

[@lavenderhaze...]

Very courageous of her. I love the school's comment that ignores her talking about her positive influences at the school. Her speech is forcing the school to acknowledge and address the issues she faced. Sometimes that's the only way to change things for the better for future classes of that high school. I think most students in her position would've felt and wanted to say the same, it's just hard to be courageous like that and most students just bite their tongue and give a fluffy speech.

[@nm6818]

This is far beyond, "airing grievances." When students who are applying for colleges aren't told about scholarships available because office staff are too bitter or bored, they deserve to pay the piper. Good for her.

[@gregoryadkins2213]

Students should check into scholarships themselves,in this day and age of the internet.It’s not hard.I did myself,not relying on on anyone else.Not excusing the administration.But when you become an adult in the REAL World are you constantly going to rely on other people for everything.GROW UP!But it does wonder how legitimate her being a Valedictorian is.

[@nm6818]

@@gregoryadkins2213 The way she spoke about it, the school had made it known that they were aware of scholarships. Obviously students should ALSO be looking themselves (as did I), but if the school has a list of them, or perhaps are privy to programs not readily publicized and don't care enough to respond to students' requests, that's a huge problem. When you're that age, the whole transition to college thing is terrifying. They are not quite in the real world yet and need help.

[@sady1139]

Gregory Adkins a lot of the good scholarships are not easy to find on the internet. What I mean by that is the scholarships that are in the administration (for my school they had a bunch of forms of each one for anyone to apply to), they weren’t easy to find/wouldn’t show up with a simple search and these were some big (and really specific to program) scholarships

[@rooseveltmcneiliii3102]

"FAR BEYOND"! Agreed!

[@bluefly5185]

@@gregoryadkins2213 good for you lol

[@raeburt2551]

If they cut her off the staff would’ve looked even more guilty.

[@aidaleinert5983]

They did. It's not shown in this video

[@TheDreadedZero]

I’m surprised they didn’t cut her off after like 2 seconds. Most schools do.

[@danielaa418]

@@aidaleinert5983 they did not cut off the mic, I was there that day watching my brother graduate. I heard her whole speech.

[@danielaa418]

@Eaglefeather21 they did not cut off the mic, I was there that day watching my brother graduate. I heard her whole speech.

[@anitahand5699]

no. they would have looked PROFESSIONAL.

[@samerakhan1725]

Wow she must have been really pushed to her limit to do something as brave as this

[@karenflores4987]

There's nothing brave about waiting till the last day to speak up when she will probably wont see them ever again.

[@samerakhan1725]

Karen Flores you could say that but something that happens way too often in high schools that no one really talks about is how teachers know the power they have and how they will sometimes abuse it. My college counselor has purposely submitted college apps of students she disliked late. No one believes the students and students aren’t willing to speak up during their time in school because it could mean risking your future. I did the same thing she did, where on the last day of sophomore year I make my feelings explicitly clear to my English teacher who did not like me and purposely sabotaged my grades.

[@chump.7326]

Karen Flores It’s not the last day, it’s pretty brave. The school can refuse to give you your diploma and you’ll miss out on college lmao

[@tonksnjoysatan8503]

@@karenflores4987 but everyone is gathered, parents, families, other students, staff. They are ALL forced to listen and she exposes them in front of everyone. It's really brave

[@joelmiller2601]

kimori. No. They can’t.

[@dechiu3358]

I had a useless guidance "counselor" in high school, who, instead of helping a friend of mine who was struggling, told her she should just quit school, so she did.

[@mish375]

Seems like anyone can be a guidance counselor. My high school one told me she wasn't "qualified to deal with this" and I was left to fend for myself. They're useless.

[@justinbarton8808]

That’s such a shame, that’s not helping someone at all, “I don’t know what to tell you, so... go quit school”. Sad

[@brrrrrrrrino]

We need to raise our kids to be unafraid like her. A true inspiration.

[@J8den]

I agree but this could've been prevented if she just talked with the district

[@snakebolt2459]

†JΔE † true but they might not listen beside this gave a clear open message

[@J8den]

@@snakebolt2459 yea but guess who's going to investigate... the district. They have to listen because the district funds the school. In fact there is a yearly district check in schools to see everything is in order because a district wouldn't want to give free money to a school who doesn't do jack But I agree 100% this gave a bigger message no doubt. If it was sent to the district it would've been anonymous and wouldn't give the message of standing up to your school staff

[@snakebolt2459]

†JΔE † yep

[@Freespiritedqueen]

@@snakebolt2459 yep

[@mayap_66]

“It’s unfortunate that she decided to air grievances.” It’s more unfortunate that neither you nor your staff can do their jobs right.

[@tamil9131]

ce collie she earned the grades to be valedictorian...apparently with little to no help, and in several cases actual hindrance, from the staff. She is most definitely not the disgrace here! I’m sure her parents are proud of the strong young woman they have raised...as they should be!

[@renyen9752]

Are you high? You sound like you're high. Gtfo.

[@na__-bt1il]

she was just stating the facts and that was a great thing to show others! Woo hoo to whatever-her-name-is!!

[@harrytrumanbrighto]

should have waited for Festivus

[@FFEMTB08]

ce collie ^^ found the school employee

[@michaelg7904]

It wasn’t unfortunate that she decided to air her grievances, it was unfortunate that she had them in the first place, Mr. Manuel Rubio.

[@vivianmartinez5028]

This youngster is fearless.

[@anthonypaganico32]

That comment from Rubio comes because he's in favor of eliminating free speech. And you are so right

[@biaccagreen7157]

Michael G yes my words exactly

[@bestillpatience6380]

RIGHT!! ...It was unfortunate that she was telling the truth, rather!! ....

[@jenichiag.9956]

Michael G right 💯💯

[@TheFinalflame_Official]

“It’s unfortunate she decided to air her grievances.” That is the most authoritarian quote I’ve seen in a while

[@DayDreamingWhispersASMR]

They want to hold the students accountable for every little thing but can’t take the same criticism

[@amioffenbacher-ferris8148]

DayDreaming Whispers ASMR - YES! 👏🏼

[@thedarkspirit5084]

I shall give you ☝️ 👍

[@havingfun1968]

DayDreaming Whispers ASMR EXACTLY... AMEN.

[@jacobwander2962]

Ong

[@Sortthingsout-79]

This is so true!!! Coming from an ex school district employee. They do all kinds of sneaky things. They change grades for athletes!!! They favor certain students helping them get the grades they want. Oh yeah, their is a ton of that. It's all about the money and numbers!!!

[@Seanj5216]

Well, that would make graduation 100x better to sit through

[@jacobponce4406]

Rightttttt the truth we all needed to hear

[@tearfulsmiles9901]

"it's unfortunate she had to air her grievances". No, it's unfortunate such grievances are so common, yet so few actually get called out on it.

[@DeeDee-hx1km]

Excellent point

[@ivy1908pearl]

Truth!!!

[@stevejette2329]

tearful - "It's unfortunate (for the school admin) that she decided to".

[@samhershey4644]

No, it is unfortunate that she had to take it to this level. This is sort of the last possible avenue to show the school there is a problem, used only after every other avenue has failed (and by the sounds of it, they did)

[@grnpeepers2683]

Yes! She had NO CHOICE because for 4 years she had NO VOICE! BRAVO to this young "UNINDOCTRINATED" lady.👏😊 I wish her the best & she has a bright future!

[@RedPanda74]

Awesome job Nataly. We need to speak up more and call out crappy teachers. Well done!

[@nathalieli7617]

Possibly the only valedictorian speech that isn't boring and self centered!

[@apbxny216]

Or politically correct!

[@djnaenae102490]

Well it was very self centered. It wasn't boring to her alma mater!

[@rumblefish9]

Well it is kinda self centered.. i mean "you didnt support me" you didn't help me". She took away all the good things that other teachers did. With that kind of an attitude no school is going to want her.

[@remi_skye1895]

Rotten Apple The video mentioned that the first half of her speech recognized the actually helpful people, and thanked them. She was calling people out for not doing their jobs, which is to help her and her fellow students.

[@hidebehindmyusername8557]

Rotten Apple with a username like yours. You should know that one bad apple spoils the bunch.

[@nicholesilva8258]

Speaking up is great. Your voice is the most powerful weapon you can use to create change.

[@darealpapajon]

If you talk the talk but do not walk the walk you are nothing. However if you talk the talk and walk the walk you have power for change

[@nut44896]

Yes like how my mom yells at me to do the dishes

[@bradleyspiegel8866]

And a grenade

[@fitzhugh7463]

Nichole Silva don’t make this funny speech serious, it was fun to laugh at her smashing the teachers

[@nicholesilva8258]

@@fitzhugh7463 I don't think it was meant to be taken as a joke. She legitimately was expressing how she felt about the staff and faculty at her school. She was using her voice to show how sh*tty these people are and to create change. She was just speaking the truth not any jokes.

[@TA-cf4ke]

That is the valedictorian speech I have been waiting to hear...

[@aero1628]

T A there was also one in 2016 that was also making valid points

[@sebastianminney4696]

I know right 😂😂😂

[@emmiegamer1016]

Yes

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

T A Yes, it really “motivates” others to make the world a better place. Satan thanks her.

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

Bing Bing Yes and that really encourages other people to make the world a better place.

[@DimaRakesah]

I'd be proud to call her my kid, and not just because of her awards.

[@meaniemaelily]

THEY REPLIED LIKE THIS “It’s disappointing that she decided to air her grievances.” RATHER THAN ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY, APOLOGIZING TO HER, AND MERELY ASSURING HER THEY’D DO BETTER.

[@casimerbrylski1900]

WELL SAID!!

[@e.j.scheuplein2069]

These school board members are politicians in their own right not educators!

[@Digital_David]

She had every right to air them. Suddenly the "shoe" of power is on the other foot and they didn't like being the ones to feel helpless. Good on her. What a very well written speech. She stuck it to them!

[@martybarbeau]

They're in the teacher's union and can't be fired, but they all SHOULD BE F I R E D PERIOD!!!

[@davidlemaster2034]

And thanks ma'am, for virtue signaling about how much of a victim you are. It's nice to hear a "zoomer" who has literally the world at her feet, complain about how people who make $23,000 dollars a year did not serve her up to her lofty standards. Thank you for being a whiny, spoiled princess about teachers and staff (who live well below the poverty line) not jumping to command every time you have request.

[@ameliagfawkes512]

She would never have felt the need to do this if her concerns had been dealt with in the first place. It sounds like she exhausted all avenues and this was the last one left. She used it well.

[@notfounder285]

I just find it funny how she could have been speaking about this for 4 years she barely deicides to take this action, doesn't seem like she wanted change she wanted attention

[@PrincessNana08]

@@notfounder285 Wdym barely decides to take action? She did everything she could despite how incompetent the school staffs are. What else are you supposed to do?

[@C.Church]

The problem is her generation is just as bad as previous generations of ignoring people asking for help around them. She'll get it much worse because she helped make public shaming ok.

[@not_botheredd9893]

@@notfounder285 Maybe you think she hasn't "spoken out" because this the first time you've even been aware of her. Don't try and act like you know what she has/hasn't done when you don't even know who she is

[@notfounder285]

@@not_botheredd9893 Im in the same school district lmao

[@alexat848]

"It's unfortunate that she's taking away from the positive." For her there is no positive because you guys didn't do your jobs properly. It's unfortunate that the people you think would be there for her weren't.

[@jansonshrock2859]

the positive is that they're graduating....she probably brought up topics that other students had already tried to put out of their minds because high school was about to be behind them instead they had to have those topics in their head during graduation

[@corpsebanger]

Teachers like that are why so many young men and women lose their ways, how can our future be bright when their present is filled with dimwits that only care for a paycheck and themselves...

[@pluna3382]

@@jansonshrock2859 Good. I would never want to graduate if it meant perpetuating the toxic environment and just pass the buck for future generations to suffer. I would remember back at this proudly, because we would've overcome the atrocities the school allowed. Students and their parents deserved better and to act as if they were given anything but a lesser education, might as well have dropped out and gone to an adult school instead. Only weak minded people with little chance of success would graduate with their heads hung low and allow their failed mentors to overshadow them.

[@RobertEmery]

@@jansonshrock2859 those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Hopefully this young woman made a lasting impression that will actually make a positive impact on at least one of her classmates' lives.

[@jourdansarpy4935]

Alexa, drop some truth bombs.

[@LJP120]

Regardless of "unfounded claims" of the intoxicated teacher (as I read in some articles), the teacher acted a certain way that made students uncomfortable or suspicious, and that's not okay either. I'm glad she got to say her piece and I hope she's thriving now. I would've had a lot to say if I had the guts to do that

[@zaingamingtv2242]

Turns out the teacher was suffering from stroke? I feel bad for the teach now cuz stroke can indeed make you look intoxicated as part of the aftereffects. She could be lying but there is some evidence of it so it was probably a misunderstanding on the students part

[@linaleeann]

That’s a fearless leader right there. I don’t know what career field she’s going into but any future coworkers or employees are going to be lucky to have her on their side.

[@JoRgEChavez-to2xd]

@Cody Truesdale They won't. She's far too intelligent and aware.

[@geraldboon7624]

Cody Truesdale nah she’s the sort who will start her own business or ngo

[@derekbuck2369]

H gee. Public schools are a waste land of lazy administrators and teachers. She did the right thing by calling out their ineptitude and laziness.

[@theworldisavampire3346]

Or entitled brat that thinks everyone owes her their undivided attention.

[@linaleeann]

Jerry Miller what do you mean by shut down

[@retroreactiveaj7248]

2:41-2:50 I'm sorry, but if all the students are screaming on every word she says. I think she may be correct about the allegations.

[@TheDsRequiem]

I dont think they're "allegations" if homie was literally escorted off the campus by police for being drunk.

[@solidus3168]

Student body reaction was very telling.

[@jericho1-4]

They literally left her no recourse but to let the truth be known and I can almost certainly garuntee this isn't the only school that has such issues, not by a long shot. Students and parents need to take action now to stop this from getting any worse than it already is.

[@MrNuthed]

Or maybe they're just kids who think anything is funny?

[@rob3326]

"It's unfortunate she had to air grievances" No, its unfortunate that she goes to a school where drunk and irresponsible teachers are left in the classroom to the point police have to escort them out. Administrators job is to remove teachers who endanger students. Not attack students who point out the truth. Great speech!

[@peachion2]

Rob yeah, unfortunate that it took that to get the school to pay attention. What was great was that she explained exactly what she learned as a result of the school’s failure.

[@leyrua]

They sincerely regret... that they got caught.

[@dantheman8103]

Guessing that got back to a lot of parents and the school did have to answer to it. Not like people wouldn't have gone home and told their parents about that. But do agree if he was bad enough it led to the police escorting him out then they did something wrong. But also doubt that most parents had not already heard about it.

[@LightWeaver]

Unfortunate that nothing gets done and students get ignored until they "air greivances" publicly.

[@emmagrace6396]

There's a major teacher shortage rn which means that schools will be more inclined to keep poor teachers simply because there's a lessening teacher population. Definitely doesn't excuse it though

[@ShaggyDog1223]

I like how in the schools response they try to paint her as the bad guy, by saying that there are a lot of hard working teachers in the district, when the report said she spent the first half of her speech thanking those that were genuinely helpful and good at their job, she was only calling out the ones she felt needed to be called out.

[@chrisbarnesbarnes8332]

The staff so lazy they didn't even bother cutting her mic off like most schools do😂.

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

they do? no free speech in your country?

[@toree9852]

Not in our high school graduations😔☝🏽

[@kmariekim]

For large scale events, they likely hired the PA and audio engineer ... as someone who has been behind the console at events like this, I bet the sound person TURNED HER UP 😹

[@nca4794]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nyakwarObat]

@@kmariekim 🤣🤣you see you, you enjoying this a bit too much

[@Biceps4evr]

Love how the school still tries to blame the student for drunk teachers

[@isabelfernandez1989]

Oh I know its a joke. Like try to idk maybe get your staff under control

[@Arachmana]

@@isabelfernandez1989 The cheering from the audience tells me a lot about this teacher. Seemed like a universal experience.

[@brokenking5044]

@@Arachmana correct. They all knew who she was talking about.

[@neutralix366]

Althea Meier Ok so my math teacher threw a potluck for the last day of school, right? Everything was normal until we started cleaning up. And just- LMAO. He screeches, “WHO’S COOKIE BOX IS THIS”? we all respond with a, “I’m not sure” or , “I don’t know”, because we all brought similar items and it was hard to tell who’s was who.We just brush it off and say for him to eat it, as there was only one cookie left. He says, “I’m on a diet” and then angrily walks over to his desk. One of the kids says, “Why not just eat” this ticks him off for some reason and he says in an angry tone, “This is why teachers get grey hairs”. We all start laughing and at break we tell all of our friends. Whenever we say his name they always respond with, “You should get him a cookie”. Anyway, just wanted to share that.

[@emuriddle9364]

That's typical for a narcissist. They're totally never wrong. So they spit the problem back in the victim's face to maintain their own delusion. I've been on the receiving end of it for so many years, to the point where it becomes that predictable.

[@karlaberrios118]

In school , the only ones you really have a good relationship with is the janitors , they take time and actually have a convo with us

[@brnk2]

I had a janitor who was a gamer, and always talked with kids. He was really loved.

[@TK-sh7vl]

My school was the guards they were nice to talk to

[@graphgiraffe]

@Imperial Mapper at my old school I was in a section dedicated to kids with special needs, and people were always like running away and stuff. I was scared to meet the security people, but when I actually met them it turned out they’re really friendly! I think the people that might seem scary or big or really strong or stuff are most of the time the nicest.

[@johnyreyes3567]

@@TK-sh7vl same here, the guards had a good relationship with students in my school and were well respected among students. Unfortunately my school's janitor was also my ex's dad so lmao

[@oliviaw6397]

The police and janitors at my school are the nicest people there.

[@justsaying8605]

GOOD FOR YOU YOUNG LADY! I HOPE THAT THOSE STAFF MEMBERS YOU WERE REFERRING TO ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYED IN THAT PROFESSION, SINCE THEY DO NOT WANT TO DO THEIR JOBS! I AM HAPPY THAT YOU PERSEVERED AND GRADUATED TOP OF YOUR CLASS, AND WENT ON TO DO GREAT THINGS... CONGRATULAIONS 🎉❤😂

[@imatalkin4358]

“No one is hated more than he who speaks the truth” -Plato

[@shangc2781]

Ah yes, a quote from a guy who was forced to drink posion because he wouldn't shut up. I wish this valedictorian greater success than him. 😉

[@golferbabe1225]

That’s what happened to Trump. Hated because he spoke the truth.

[@paxe9401]

@@golferbabe1225 why? Why is everything political? I'm not saying this as a Democrat nor Republican. Stop making everything political over nothing.

[@jsumser2291]

"Why are you booing me I'm right"

[@ezakustam]

@@golferbabe1225 Telling people what they want to hear isn't the same as truth. That's called demagoguery. Politifact holds all politicians responsible. They tear Nancy Pelosi apart. See what they have to say about just how "truthful" Trump is.

[@martok2112]

"It's unfortunate that she had to air grievances. " Translation: "It's unfortunate that she became an independent thinker after all our efforts to indoctrinate her. " Well done, Nataly!

[@alicedarhk9790]

Oh no! She's not a robot like the students we were promised! Such a negative Nancy!

[@karflem5398]

School is about brainwashing you to follow directions they don’t teach you too be leaders or independent thinkers they teach you to be followers and to think what they want you to think

[@Dakarn]

They couldn’t say what they really wanted. “It’s a shame she said this in a public forum so that we had no chance to silence dissent and sweep these complaints under a rug.”

[@niakum7813]

Finally, some smart gal can think outside of the box

[@GeoH97]

@Barry Barry who?

[@Stopthisrightnow560]

Principal: Cut the mic! Sound tech: Kinda wanna see where this is going....

[@normangale3159]

I was really (pleasantly) surprised she was allowed to continue.

[@kittenmimi5326]

Lmao sound tech prolly turned the sound up

[@davidoverstreet2875]

That was hilarious

[@sethdrake7551]

*cuts mic* *pulls out megaphone and keeps talking*

[@melissawalker5723]

RIGHT! Lol

[@nlm6176]

This so true, my son worked as a college recruiter for years and he needed the support of the high school staff to work with him on behalf of the students. Some were responsible,but many just blew him off. That meant loss of acceptance, scholarship and financial aid for college applicants.

[@guybieri]

“It’s unfortunate she had to air her grievances.” Yea it’s unfortunate you have negligent staff and alcoholic teachers....but yea let’s victim blame because she put y’all on blast.

[@bluephoenix1652]

Obviously, if the school is ineffective, you have the DISTRICT Director to run to.

[@nina1522]

@GuyBieri Yes, they always try to make everything the student's fault, never the staff's God forbid they should admit they were wrong!

[@anoncommentator3578]

There are real problems in school districts with teachers and staff having addiction problems. This is one step in helping the system but there shouldn't be a bunch of finger pointing after this. Teachers and staff are generally decent people that have stressful lives. For God's sake they have to deal with kids being failed by the system which is seemingly neat impossible to change. Crabs blaming crabs when everyone is trying to get out of the pot. Well maybe not EVERYONE, but a lot.

[@amandahicks9484]

Thanks, took the words right out of my mouth!!

[@KM-wf9yx]

Obviously they picked a real Wicked and VENGEFUL WITCH as Valedictorian! What a C*NT! WOW, MAMA YOU RAISED A REAL JUDGMENTAL "B" THERE AND I TRULY HOPE SHE IS JUDGED JUST AS HARSHLY BY SO MANY OTHERS IN HER MISERABLE LIFE!

[@franzise3605]

"It's unfortunate that she decided to air grievances." Yeah, because problems get solved by keeping your mouth shut and just going with the flow.

[@richardneedham4977]

Best comment!

[@Arachmana]

I find victim shaming is usually a response when it's a woman airing their concerns. Thank you for saying this friend.

[@ugighcvgi3084]

But there not sorry for neglecting there students lol

[@elisez478]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jsaiis]

Great comment

[@ramonatarcuta460]

As a school teacher I say : Well done! You should always speak the truth no matter what!

[@juliaroth4855]

Thank you for what you do! I'm going into my senior year of high school and I've had several teachers. Some who use their knowledge to help and guide others into the world, and others who like to abuse the privilege of being in charge of a group of young students 8 hours a day. Thank you for being the first one.

[@TM-yr8uq]

If you're a teacher, you should give sound advice. There's always a time and place to speak the truth. Sometime, holding back the truth, is more powerful and brave, than one might think. Lips sinks ships. We are all human. Forgiveness is golden.

[@kayleahrierson628]

i live near this school, less than 15 miles away, little did the valedictorian know that her councilors daughter was just killed by a drunk driver while she was running one. that councilors “absence” was because her daughter was murdered and she was taking care of herself and family.

[@leeannsampson6050]

My condolences go out to the councilor's family but you mentioned that lose just happened. The valedictorian said it was a problem all year to get in touch with that councilor from the beginning, why weren't they doing their job then?

[@kayleahrierson628]

Leeann Sampson they had a replacement councilor because the original councilor was seeking help and taking care of her other children as well.

[@robbridges1967]

"It's unfortunate that she decided to air grievances." It's unfortunate that she even had grievances. Good on her for speaking up.

[@AM-cv9fi]

it's about time the horrible people running our schools on power trips got called out

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

I got a few fired from my kids high school. All scum

[@sevyntennyson4181]

Tony Firenze you cant blame her or trump for everything...if a teacher is intoxicated id say that theyre defs doing a sh*tty job

[@grapenutz1137]

@Tony Firenze Hogwash.....better pay doesn't always bring a better teacher. Teachers teach because they love to teach. If getting more money is your only motivation to be a better teacher, you shouldn't be teaching.

[@satiricalsartorial]

@Tony Firenze it was like that before them. The last few chancellors in nyc were straight garbage lol.

[@BENDOVER-hr1pn]

tbh i think it was a bit unfair don’t get me wrong all my teachers are shite but i wouldn’t call them out for what they did and try to embarrass them it’s just childish and she should grow up and thank them and move on

[@destinymcclelland9108]

Am I the only one who thinks she did NOTHING wrong ? Speak the truth baby

[@duhitsabner9922]

No. No your not

[@JohnDoe-lj1pw]

There’s literally not a single person that thinks she did nothing wrong.... what are you even saying lmao

[@cfnretro6448]

She a rat

[@Theo-dj7vs]

She did do wrong. At simple minded person can slam others in time of need. In a moment where light can shine she threw shade...as she thinks she above the suffering. Life will find her and show her one day. As it does all.

[@Theo-dj7vs]

@@JohnDoe-lj1pw I'm with you. Some brat child who has not seen life yet, condemning others...and as a society they praise her.

[@rhondaaa9614]

I hope she didn’t lose any of her scholarships. Schools be petty like that.

[@blueraineee]

She already missed out on several so..

[@rikkapotatosalad4721]

That's just how they be

[@ronaldkapralov5487]

Good riddance if they did

[@rhondaaa9614]

@@ronaldkapralov5487 why

[@Lizdoglove07]

@@ronaldkapralov5487 Why??

[@BeanethSoups]

That's just iconic tbh. she chewed them out

[@Christina-dz5qf]

The fact that after this occured no one in her town would give her a part time job, says alot about her town to me. I agree with everything this girl did and I think she is honestly going to go far in life because she isn't afraid to speak up. And that town along with the school should be ashamed of themselves.

[@preciousbeautyj6924]

Christina 456 I agree 💯💯

[@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply]

Source?

[@stevejohnson2695]

Just because u speak about others failures doesn't mean you'll go far in life. Smh

[@dentroy7926]

Lmao san ysidro is something alright

[@nickmartin123456]

San Ysidro is in the San Diego metropolitan area. I doubt most part time employers in San Diego have ever heard of her.

[@thatsthat2612]

"Its unfortunate she decided to air her grievances" no no, its unfortunate that she HAD to air her grievances.

[@mogomelia]

"its unfortunate that the words of a student like this are taking away from the positive"

[@doozerchuck8625]

Why did have have to? She didn't. PERIOD

[@cyndimack3527]

I was going to say this as well. Sounds like she tried and tried to fix issues before they becamw grievances.

[@cyndimack3527]

@@doozerchuck8625 Sounds like she was trying to better the situation for other students didn't he line before they had to deal with the inadequacies of that school's faculty. Also seems that she tried to fix many issues prior to her speech, but no one was available, even if she had appointments.

[@carlavictor6760]

If they treated the best student in the school like that just imagine how they treated the rest of them!

[@Successjournal01]

So the school blamed the student for the staff negligence 🤦‍♂️

[@aliced7505]

Yes! You ALWAYS kill the messenger.

[@true_plays_games]

Unfortunate? Sorry Manuel, the truth hurts.

[@jangodarkblade3360]

She spoke the truth, she’s a true leader.

[@MinistryofPeace]

If this is what young people consider a leader, then America is in trouble.

[@Clownvibes-os3tp]

@@MinistryofPeace You mean speaking the truth? Oh I forgot you ADULTS dont like to hear the truth because "the truth hurts" doesn't it? You like things to be sugarcoated so you can be happy huh?

[@Clownvibes-os3tp]

@Phil Park then how should she have addressed the issue then? Speak to them privately? If they didnt like how she presented publicly, what makes you think they would have done something privately? And your third paragraph lacks sense and maturity as well, "shes not a candidate to hire for a company" what you scared she expose the truth and tell everyone the company's lies? And there is nothing wrong with being a stripper, they can dance on a pole to entertain the men and women that cant even commit to their own marriages and still make tons of money 🙃

[@Milk_Toast]

@Phil Park sounds incorrect

[@satanggukie3456]

@@MinistryofPeace the adults are the trouble lol first of all what kind of teacher would be intoxicated at work 💀

[@andhisband]

"Hey! That's not the speech she submitted for approval!" Lol

[@kizarumelon2477]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@TCt83067695]

How did they allow her up there anyway?

[@andhisband]

@@TCt83067695 You don't understand the idea of a valedictorian?

[@TCt83067695]

@@andhisband how do you mean? She still needed to be invited and her speech vetted for time at the very least during rehearsals Am I missing something?

[@andhisband]

@@TCt83067695 Yeah! She went "off-script" with that speech.

[@michellehoman5351]

No sir you have that backwards. What is unfortunate is that she HAD to air her grievances this way just to be heard.

[@sixsicksheep-d6u]

It's sad there were such grieviences to be aired in the first place

[@jessegipson3600]

How else are you gonna change the static quo ..typical answer from someone who likes you

[@lindsaydoyle7488]

In the age of social media and smart phones, take a video, post it to whatever platform, and it's done. You can't dispute video footage.

[@markeishajordan3458]

Michelle Homan True

[@naraeshai.]

THANK YOU.

[@longxiao9823]

When I applied for college, I wasn’t informed of any scholarships by my school’s employees because my grades were not among the first 20% percentile in the class. I didn’t know about many scholarships until I physically show up to the university admissions office to ask for information.

[@Power2Think]

This is a valedictorian which means her achievements are being recognized. We need people like her entering the real world because people like her create the changes we need to see. Her honesty is a breath of fresh air. Good for her. Her parents would be proud. We need to remember that kids see and hear what is around them.

[@prozorozo]

I know you made this comment in good faith, but saying that there's a real world implies there was a fake version of it which I strongly disagree with, all people whether it be old or young have been part of the world since birth, it's just that what power they have and how society sees them has differed, to say that adulthood is when you enter the real world is a tad insulting since it basically sends a message that all that you have done for the past few years was just a sham, since you never had to deal with adult problems (which are somehow more dumb than high-school problems, like seriously how can they be so dumb) Sorry for word vomiting on your post, just felt the need to add this here

[@zman4002]

@@prozorozo I disagree. Would you say a person in 5th grade is out there in the "real world"

[@fairfeatherfiend]

She will be fired from multiple jobs.

[@leafybliss3639]

@@prozorozo i agree with you

[@longxiao9823]

Actually I’m kinda surprised the school allowed her to make that speech. When i gave my speech during my college graduation, the script had to be vetted by the school’s communication officer 😂

[@kazbah5672]

She is brave, stands up for what is right and demands accountability of people educating tomorrows leaders. Respect

[@garretth8224]

@Neil Bentley Would you do that? Doubtful.

[@cephalosjr.1835]

Neil Bentley I doubt that she’s entitled, small, or making affectations. Also, more seriously, what makes you feel the need to attack liberals online? I’m actually asking here, this isn’t a rhetorical question.

[@einsteindidntkillhimself539]

Savage

[@11DaltonB]

Tbh she doesn’t have to be very brave to say stuff about a school she is leaving. She likely has been accepted to a college and they no longer have any power over her future.

[@theodorep9569]

Reese Willis oh snap. Mic drop right there.

[@jakethepillowsnake4098]

No, it's unfortunate that she HAD to air grievances, because your administration wasn't doing anything when she went through the established channels to resolve the issues while they were occuring.

[@brandijolieart]

Well said

[@tealablu3759]

Yup

[@nunya978]

Exactly.

[@StvmotherfukinPolychronopolous]

It's not unfortunate that she had to air grievances its unfortunate that she had grievances to air.

[@falsehoodbasher7240]

dude, you mean *HAD grievances* ??? It’s unfortunate she *HAD grievances*

[@florencelinderman3797]

Good for her! Her message reached the most important audience: her peers!!