CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — The Clayton High School valedictorian told CBS 17 on Monday afternoon that the school was refusing to give her her diploma following her graduation speech to her Class of 2026.
School leaders said the speech included unapproved remarks that were caught on camera.
“Before I leave the stage, I have one last thing to say. Every single person here has a voice.”
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Leen Hijaz said she wanted to lend her voice to the voiceless as she delivered the district-approved welcome speech at this past Thursday’s commencement ceremony…