Date: June 13th, 2019 3:36 PM
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Valedictorian calls out teacher, counselor in her graduation speech
Author: Monique Griego, Reporter
3-4 minutes
Graduation is supposed to be one of the happiest events for
students, instead the San Ysidro High School valedictorian took to the
podium to call out a teacher and other staff in her commencement address
that has since gone viral.
Nataly began her speech like most graduation speeches: “Thank
you for being so invested in your students’ education and well-being.”
But Nataly had more on her mind she wanted to say: “To my
counselor, thank you for letting me fend for myself – you were always
unavailable. You expressed to me your joy in having one of your students
be valedictorian when you had absolutely no role in my achievements.”
Nataly’s mother, Monica, said “I was proud that she spoke up and got it out. It is something that takes a lot courage to do.”
Nataly said she wanted to bring attention to what she felt was lack of support for students.
In her speech, Nataly also said: “To the teacher that was
regularly intoxicated during class this year, thank you for using
yourself to teach these students about the dangers of alcoholism.”
When asked what motivated her to give such a bold and controversial speech, Nataly read News 8 the following statement:
“The first half of the speech wasn't shown on social media
posts. In the beginning I recognized and thanked those who I believe
went above and beyond for the students. I understand that those I
criticized may be facing personal issues, but I don't think that should
affect their commitments or the school's responsibility to fulfill those
commitments. I didn't expect for change to come from my speech, but I
was hoping it would encourage more students to speak up."
News 8 reached out to the Sweetwater Union High School District.
Its spokesperson said she could not comment on specific allegations but
did offer his take on the speech.
“It’s unfortunate that the words of a student like this are
taking away from the positive. There are a lot of teachers working very
hard for our students it’s unfortunate that she decided to air
grievances,” said Manuel Rubio, spokesperson for the Sweetwater Union
High School District.
Nataly said she has received mostly positive feedback and she and her parents stand by her decision.
The family does not have a GoFundMe account, but says a fake was
set up. Earlier on Tuesday, the family was in the process of having the
fake GoFundMe page taken down.
Watch Natalie’s full speech below:
YouTube Graduation Speech
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4282175&forum_id=2#38384245)
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