Palin To Speak At Tiny Washington HS

Republic High School seniors pose for a photo asking former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to speak at their graduation. Palin has agreed, and will speak at commencement June 1. (Courtesy photo: Kelly Scriver)

Tyler Weyer and his fellow seniors at Republic High School began considering possible commencement speakers last fall. Confronting them was the reality that the most likely speaker would be a popular teacher or a standout community member. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But Weyer had a crazy thought. “I said, ‘Hey, let’s just get Sarah Palin,’ ” said Weyer, the 17-year-old senior class president at Republic High. It was kind of a joke, at least at first. But soon Weyer had taken the lead on an aggressive social media campaign that … just got Sarah Palin. The former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor will be addressing Weyer and his 26 fellow graduates June 1. It might be the hottest ticket – ever – at the RHS gym/ Shawn Vestal , SR. More here.

Question: Would you be happy/angry if Sarah Palin was the commencement speaker at your child’s graduation?