North Carolina high school valedictorian addresses speech issue after being called out by a heckling student
Controversy Erupts at North Carolina Graduation A valedictorian from Hoggard High School in North Carolina expressed feeling “heartbroken” after facing backlash during his graduation speech. Kyler Hosek, the student in question, was confronted by fellow senior Sarah Rudeshir, who called attention to a phrase that appeared to echo comments made by Kanye West—now known as […]
Long Island twins recognized as valedictorian and salutatorian of their high school as they prepare for Ivy League.
Historic Achievement for Long Island Twins Twins John and Joseph Gomez from Long Island have made history at Chaminade High School by both finishing as valedictorian. They are the first brothers to achieve this distinction at the esteemed institution. John, the older twin, earned a cumulative average of 99.42 over his four years, just edging […]
High school valedictorian who supports Palestine criticizes ICE in graduation speech, prompting school official to intervene: ‘I feel oppressed’
Graduation Speech Interrupted A North Carolina high school valedictorian, who identifies as Muslim and supports Palestine, delivered a commencement speech that criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, school officials were recorded stepping in to cut his speech short. Leanne Hijaz gave the welcoming address during the Creighton High School graduation ceremony last Thursday. […]
Valedictorian Removed from the Stage After Speaking Out on ICE and Palestine
At a graduation ceremony in Clayton, North Carolina, a high school valedictorian was escorted off the stage after straying from her approved speech to speak about issues involving ICE and Palestine. Leanne Hijaz, a senior at Creighton High School, began her address by stating, “There’s one last thing I want to say before I walk […]
Judge reprimanded for losing temper over son’s failure to be named class valedictorian at public school board meeting
A judge from Nassau County faced scrutiny from the state education board last year after he publicly reprimanded a school board for not recognizing him as the defense attorney for his son’s high school class. Long Beach Municipal Court Judge Corey E. Klein was criticized by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, which […]
FDNY-specialized high school valedictorian overcame abuse to shine in the classroom
The next generation of New York firefighters are passionate about “resilience.” The valedictorian of an FDNY Specialized High School in Brooklyn described how she overcame an “abusive” home and found “comfort” in the classroom as she joyfully graduated with dozens of other students on Wednesday. “Growing up in an abusive home, I often felt like […]
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New Orleans valedictorian graduates after living in homeless shelter
Elijah Hogan recently graduated at the top of his class from Walter L. Cohen Charter High School in New Orleans after living in a homeless youth shelter for more than a year. In his speech, he congratulated his classmates for enrolling and graduating from high school during the pandemic and extolled the value of continuing […]
Homeless student graduates Louisiana high school as valedictorian
A Louisiana student living in a homeless shelter overcame hardship to graduate at the top of his class from his New Orleans high school this spring. Elijah Hogan, 19, received his diploma this spring as the top of Walter L. Cohen High School’s class of 2024 and plans to attend college in the fall. But […]
Homeless New Orleans Teen Becomes High School Valedictorian
A New Orleans, Louisiana teenager defied the odds by becoming valedictorian of his high school while living in a homeless shelter. Despite “stumbling and falling a few times” along the way, 19-year-old Elijah Hogan graduated at the top of his class from Walter L. Cohen High School last month. Good morning, America report. A Louisiana […]