The class valedictorian, wearing maroon robes and a pride flag draped around his shoulders, began with the customary “thank you” for the parents, teachers and friends in the audience. Then, he launched into his own story.

“After I came out as queer freshman year, I felt so alone. I didn’t know who to turn to,” he said, before his microphone suddenly cut out.

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The teen said his Eastern Regional High School principal walked up to the podium to grab the microphone and replace the paper copy of his speech with a new one.

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