In protest of his school district’s new policy banning religious prayer at school events, valedictorian Roy Costner IV ripped up his pre-approved speech and instead chose to recite the Lord’s Prayer at his graduation ceremony in South Carolina this past weekend
Costner took the stage at Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday to speak to those graduating from Liberty High School in Pickens County, S.C.
Upon taking the stage, the valedictorian explained to his fellow students that although he had a prepared speech which had been approved by the administration, he instead was choosing to say the Lord’s Prayer as a message to his classmates
“Those that we look up to, they have helped carve and mold us into the young adults that we are today,” Costner told the crowd, adding “I’m so glad that both of my parents led me to the Lord at a young age.
“And I think most of you will understand when I say […]” Costner continued, pausing briefly before beginning the Lord’s Prayer
“Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name,” Costner recited, going on to say the Lord’s Prayer in its entirety
The valedictorian reportedly punctuated the end of his recitation by raising one hand in the air and pointing to the sky as the applause and cheers from the crowd grew louder.
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