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Allow the valedictorian of SRHS's Class of 2015 to speak at the commencement ceremony
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The formal definition of a valedictorian is a person who bids farewell. Scripps Ranch High School's valedictorian of the Class of 2015, Toni Bronars, should be allowed to do just that at the school's graduation ceremony.
All SRHS seniors were given the opportunity to audition to speak at graduation, offering everybody an equal chance to have a very special experience. Toni was not ultimately among those chosen. Yet, we stand by her and believe that her dedication to SRHS speaks for itself: Toni has earned this honor over the past 4 years and should be able to deliver her speech, as her title states.
The Class of 2015 supports Toni and believes that she should speak at graduation alongside the other chosen seniors, which the valedictorians in recent years have done. As the first female valedictorian at SRHS in many years, Toni's feats are celebrated by her fellow classmates. We all root for her and certainly have been looking forward to the prospect of hearing her speak on this important day. With a 4.85 cumulative GPA and a clear commitment to SRHS activities and sports, Toni represents the Class of 2015 in a way that makes us all proud to be Falcons. The celebration of this immense milestone in all of our lives will be incomplete without Toni's speech at graduation.
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Reached 500 supporters
May 25, 2015
May 24, 2015
I am currently drafting a formal request to the school administration to explain why the valedictorian role requires a speaking slot. Post this link on your Facebook wall to ensure the principal sees how many classmates demand this change. Send an email to your school board representative today.
May 24, 2015
The administration is finally feeling the pressure from this surge in support. Post the link to your Facebook timeline and email your local school board representative today to demand they let Toni speak.
Reached 100 supporters
May 24, 2015
162 Comments
The Valedictorian should ALWAYS speak at graduation. It's an honor that should not be denied her. You can also make time for another student who auditioned, but the top scholar should always be allowed to address her peers. Allow Toni Bronars to speak to her graduating class in 2015.
The valedictorian has always given the farewell speech at every graduation I have attended for San Diego Unified High Schools and Scripps should be no different. This is yet another absurd issue at this school. Let Toni speak and give her the opportunity and respect she deserves!
As the valedictorian she should not have needed to even audition. She is a humble, hardworking young woman and I am impressed that her fellow students want to help make her voice heard. I hope the administration does the right thing.
I go to Mira Mesa, we're not even supposed to like Scripps, but it's ridiculous how the administration will not let Toni speak. For someone who has achieved as much as her and the fact she owns the title of valedictorian, it is just disrespectful of the administration not to let her speak.
I am a valedictorian at my high school and I know how difficult it is to earn this honor. Every valedictorian deserves the option of delivering a speech at his or her school. It's what we have worked for for four years.
Did she get to speak? Congrats to her, she deserves the speech and recognition
This is an exemplary young lady in every way and has already proven the right to speak to her school's graduation class. Shame on the school for not giving her this well deserved honor!
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Allow the valedictorian of SRHS's Class of 2015 to speak at the commencement ceremony
Final supporters
The formal definition of a valedictorian is a person who bids farewell. Scripps Ranch High School's valedictorian of the Class of 2015, Toni Bronars, should be allowed to do just that at the school's graduation ceremony.
All SRHS seniors were given the opportunity to audition to speak at graduation, offering everybody an equal chance to have a very special experience. Toni was not ultimately among those chosen. Yet, we stand by her and believe that her dedication to SRHS speaks for itself: Toni has earned this honor over the past 4 years and should be able to deliver her speech, as her title states.
The Class of 2015 supports Toni and believes that she should speak at graduation alongside the other chosen seniors, which the valedictorians in recent years have done. As the first female valedictorian at SRHS in many years, Toni's feats are celebrated by her fellow classmates. We all root for her and certainly have been looking forward to the prospect of hearing her speak on this important day. With a 4.85 cumulative GPA and a clear commitment to SRHS activities and sports, Toni represents the Class of 2015 in a way that makes us all proud to be Falcons. The celebration of this immense milestone in all of our lives will be incomplete without Toni's speech at graduation.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 25, 2015
May 24, 2015
I am currently drafting a formal request to the school administration to explain why the valedictorian role requires a speaking slot. Post this link on your Facebook wall to ensure the principal sees how many classmates demand this change. Send an email to your school board representative today.
May 24, 2015
The administration is finally feeling the pressure from this surge in support. Post the link to your Facebook timeline and email your local school board representative today to demand they let Toni speak.
Reached 100 supporters
May 24, 2015
162 Comments
This isn't about who may be the best speaker, but who worked hard enough to be at the top of the class. This is a time honored tradition in US schools and Toni have earned the right to inspire and bid farewell to her classmates.
The Valedictorian should ALWAYS speak at graduation. It's an honor that should not be denied her. You can also make time for another student who auditioned, but the top scholar should always be allowed to address her peers. Allow Toni Bronars to speak to her graduating class in 2015.
The valedictorian has always given the farewell speech at every graduation I have attended for San Diego Unified High Schools and Scripps should be no different. This is yet another absurd issue at this school. Let Toni speak and give her the opportunity and respect she deserves!
As the valedictorian she should not have needed to even audition. She is a humble, hardworking young woman and I am impressed that her fellow students want to help make her voice heard. I hope the administration does the right thing.
I go to Mira Mesa, we're not even supposed to like Scripps, but it's ridiculous how the administration will not let Toni speak. For someone who has achieved as much as her and the fact she owns the title of valedictorian, it is just disrespectful of the administration not to let her speak.
I am a valedictorian at my high school and I know how difficult it is to earn this honor. Every valedictorian deserves the option of delivering a speech at his or her school. It's what we have worked for for four years.
Did she get to speak? Congrats to her, she deserves the speech and recognition
This is an exemplary young lady in every way and has already proven the right to speak to her school's graduation class. Shame on the school for not giving her this well deserved honor!
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This isn't about who may be the best speaker, but who worked hard enough to be at the top of the class. This is a time honored tradition in US schools and Toni have earned the right to inspire and bid farewell to her classmates.