High School Valedictorian’s Graduation Speech Cut Off by School Officials

High School Valedictorian’s Graduation Speech Cut Off by School Officials
Butera was told to leave the stage midway through his speech — after his microphone had already been turned off. STREAMABLE
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A high school valedictorian’s graduation speech was cut short by school officials after he went rogue.

Peter Butera started off by thanking his family and teachers.

“Throughout my time at Wyoming Area, I have pursued every leadership opportunity available to me. In addition to being a member of Student Council since I was a freshman, my classmates have elected me Class President the past 4 years, which has been the greatest honor and I would like to thank you all for that one final time, it really means a lot,” he said, KFOR reported.

But then he went off-script—he began to criticize school administrators.

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Jack Phillips
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