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San Ysidro High senior Nataly Buhr’s speech began the way most valedictorian addresses begin: She thanked her parents for their love and support, her friends for the memories she will cherish, and a few select teachers for helping her achieve success.
Then Buhr broke from tradition when she thanked a school counselor who she said was regularly unavailable to students. She didn't name the counselor.
"To my counselor, thanks for teaching me to fend for myself," Buhr said. "You were always unavailable to my parents and I, despite appointments. Only in these past few weeks, with the awards ceremonies and graduation coming up, did you begin making your appearance."
Buhr went on to thank the school's main office staff for teaching her to be "resourceful."
"Your negligence to inform me of several scholarships until the day before they were due potentially caused me to miss out on thousands of dollars," she said.
The quiet murmurs among the crowd and students escalated into loud gasps and outcries when Buhr thanked a teacher who she said was "regularly intoxicated during class."
"Thank you for using yourself as an example to teach students about the dangers of alcoholism"” Buhr said. "Being escorted by police out of school was a lasting impression. I hope that future students and staff learn from these examples."