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Kentucky High School Student DENIED Diploma After Honoring Jesus During “Off-Script” Graduation Speech (VIDEO)
The Gateway Pundit ^ | May 30, 2024 | Cullen Linebargar

Posted on 05/30/2024 1:34:19 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man

A high school in Kentucky withheld a Christian graduate’s diploma when he reportedly went off script during his graduation speech to praise Jesus and encourage others to seek Him.

As the New York Post reported Thursday, Micah Price gave a commencement speech at Campbell County High School in Alexandria, Ky., on May 24. He reportedly was permitted to praise Jesus Christ by school officials but ended up ticking them off after asking other Christians to find God.

(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Local News; Religion; Society
KEYWORDS: highschooldiploma; kentuckystudent; wokeprincipal
It's lawsuit time!
1 posted on 05/30/2024 1:34:20 PM PDT by Macho MAGA Man
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Heck with the lawsuit. I hope to read of folks finding out where those responsible for withholding the diploma and giving them a first-class attitude adjustment. FIRST CLASS. Nothing else will work in this age of the woke. Make them scared, make them shudder, and make them go away.


2 posted on 05/30/2024 1:36:36 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Lawyer up kid, they’ll give you the darn diploma and a big check to go with it.


3 posted on 05/30/2024 1:36:58 PM PDT by The Louiswu (Pray for Peace in the world.)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

It’s retaliation for unapproved speech. If he completed all courses necessary to receive his diploma, they can’t legally withhold it from him. Living in a free society actually means something. I hope they sue the school district for violating his rights.


4 posted on 05/30/2024 1:37:36 PM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Between sanitized student speeches, woke visiting speakers, and unruly attendees, graduation ceremonies are no longer worth attending. Same could be said for proms.


5 posted on 05/30/2024 1:42:35 PM PDT by alternatives?
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To: Da Coyote

The downfall of The Republic began when we abandoned the practice of tar and feathers.

Furthermore, I consider that government education must be abolished.


6 posted on 05/30/2024 1:46:04 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Da Coyote

Superintendent Shelli Wilson is the most responsible person here.

https://www.campbell.kyschools.us/departments1/office-of-the-superintendent

Shelli.Wilson@campbell.kyschools.us

859-635-2173

Background on her:

https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2022/10/campbell-county-superintendent-shelli-wilson-all-challenges-are-opportunities/

“On July 1, (2022) following 20 years of service to the district, Shelli Wilson began her role as superintendent of Campbell County Schools. She replaced former Superintendent Danny Rust, who announced he would not renew his contract at the end of June. Rust had served as superintendent since 2016.

Wilson first decided to go into education due to the impact public education had on her life.

“I have always known that education empowers and is the avenue for change in our world,” she said.

Wilson is no stranger to the district and said the district is focused on a vision which, “values and respects students and staff, focuses on early learning initiatives, provides world-class and individualized pathways for students and focuses on preparation for all students so that they graduate possessing and excelling with all the attributes of the Profile of a Graduate.”

As districts face continued challenges, Wilson said all challenges are opportunities.

“The increased responsibilities and expectations placed on education are both a challenge and an opportunity,” she said.

She is most looking forward to supporting the district’s vision and partnering with the community so that the schools continue to be recognized as leaders in educational excellence.

Wilson attended the University of Kentucky (UK) and moved to northern Kentucky after graduation. She began her career in 1993 in Fayette County as a 4th and 5th grade teacher, before becoming a special education teacher in Bracken County from 1994 to 2001. She later served as an assistant principal at Bellevue Middle and High School (Bellevue Independent) from 2001 to 2002 and assistant principal at Campbell County High School in 2002.

She became principal of Donald E. Cline Elementary (Campbell County) in 2003 and has served as associate superintendent since 2006. She also worked as an adjunct professor at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) from 2010 to 2021.

Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UK, as well as a master’s degree in elementary education, Rank I in instructional leadership, special education certification and supervisor of instruction K-12 from NKU. She also received her director of special education certification from Xavier University, and her superintendent certification and doctorate in educational leadership from UK.

Wilson has been married to her husband Robert for 26 years. They share two sons who are both graduates of Campbell County High School. The couple’s oldest son is also a graduate of the United States Military Academy and is serving as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, stationed in Anchorage, Ala., and their youngest son is a senior at Centre College.

Wilson said her kids are her world and when she can’t spend time with them, she enjoys running, gardening and being outdoors.”

Shelli L. Wilson is her full name per:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/04/20/campbell-county-superintendent.html


7 posted on 05/30/2024 1:48:04 PM PDT by MeganC (Ruzzians aren't people. )
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To: MeganC

Summmary, she has absolutely no real education at all.


8 posted on 05/30/2024 1:50:50 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Da Coyote

She’s also never held a real job.


9 posted on 05/30/2024 1:55:45 PM PDT by MeganC (Ruzzians aren't people. )
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To: Macho MAGA Man

I wouldn’t care about the diploma myself.


10 posted on 05/30/2024 2:18:03 PM PDT by Jonty30 (He hunted a mammoth for me, just because I said I was hungry. He is such a good friend. )
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To: Da Coyote

Tyrants and commies only understand one thing.


11 posted on 05/30/2024 2:38:26 PM PDT by Bulwyf
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To: Jonty30

“I wouldn’t care about the diploma myself.”

Unfortunately, all of his future employers care though.


12 posted on 05/30/2024 2:40:56 PM PDT by Gary from Dayton (Army Vet 1986-1991)
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To: NorthMountain

And Madalyn Murray O’Hare. Can’t garner up much sympathy in how she was ended.


13 posted on 05/30/2024 2:42:53 PM PDT by bgill (.)
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To: Gary from Dayton

Maybe I’m missing something, but he graduated. That’s on the public record. I’ve never had to submit a high school diploma when applying for work.


14 posted on 05/30/2024 2:44:17 PM PDT by Jonty30 (He hunted a mammoth for me, just because I said I was hungry. He is such a good friend. )
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To: Macho MAGA Man
Mrzzz. Wilson, vacant eyes and all.

There is enough phony dripping off her my DOG would not let her within three feet.

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15 posted on 05/30/2024 3:08:29 PM PDT by TLI (ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

He’ll have his diploma tomorrow. The legal dept will ensure it. School doesn’t need a lawsuit.


16 posted on 05/30/2024 4:07:38 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Jonty30

I’ve needed mine diploma for military service, and more recently for my security clearance. I believe my current employer asked for a copy of it also.


17 posted on 05/30/2024 4:50:18 PM PDT by Gary from Dayton (Army Vet 1986-1991)
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To: Gary from Dayton

I can understand for documentation, but that’s very “show your paperish”.


18 posted on 05/30/2024 4:55:21 PM PDT by Jonty30 (He hunted a mammoth for me, just because I said I was hungry. He is such a good friend. )
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To: NorthMountain
I consider that government education must be abolished.

That won't happen until a critical mass of individuals, who are willing to abolish it, is reached. In this "democracy," with everyone voting for cowards and dutifully paying taxes to fund government schools...it will never happen. In fact we are speeding in the opposite direction.

19 posted on 05/30/2024 6:28:13 PM PDT by Buttons12
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