This reeks bad...
I’d bet a cup of coffee these kids were *totally* influenced by the school administration/teachers and parents at this venue.
Regardless the rationale of all involved, the fact is that we’ve ceded absolute control of public education in the United States to immoral, godless forces. Nothing short of a miracle will save Western Civilization, particularly the USA. And given our embrace of homosexuality and other sexual sins, I don’t expect any miracles in our favor.
When I was in 8th grade all I knew was any speaker of the house was my mom or dad.
This is a PTA scam.