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Ms Maranell
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Queer mom
Speech & Debate Teacher
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Watch the speech, it’s a great opportunity to see a nationally awarded speaker do the thing they do best.
And spread the message. The district made a decision here. They owe the community transparency.

drive.google.com/file/d/1WEc_...
Copy of Patricks speech.mp4
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May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Id love to know why the district decided to remove the speech but because this move was orchestrated without notice to the student nor explanation I can take some guesses.

I’m furious and you should be too.
Copy of Patricks speech.mp4
drive.google.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
No where is that more evident than in the districts decision to stealthily remove from the graduation video posted online nationally awarded speaker, student body president, and Harvard-bound student Patrick Wong.
Copy of Patricks speech.mp4
drive.google.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Yesterday I recieved a very different update as folks from the Lansing community messaged, called, and texted.
This year has been rough over there, a continuation of a rapidly declining situation that is not centered in what is best for kids, but in furthering closed minded ideologies and xenophobia
Copy of Patricks speech.mp4
drive.google.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
What is outwardly clear is i train kids to be good and well spoken advocates for themselves and others.

I have trained folks who have taken those skills in a million different directions.
This semester I recieved updates about students who advocated to Congress in DC.
Copy of Patricks speech.mp4
drive.google.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I avoid being in team photos of big accomplishments because I want them to know that they own them.

I have angrily stormed in to administrators offices to defend my kids and my program. I help them see when they make mistakes, and help them to develop interpersonal skills.
Copy of Patricks speech.mp4
drive.google.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM