We have some evidence in favor of the valedictorian’s side of things. We have zero evidence of the counselor’s. I’m just working with the evidence we have. If more evidence comes out that the speaker was in the wrong, I’ll adjust. In the mean time, assuming that the speaker is in the wrong is borderline concern driving trollies ("Won’t anyone think about the counselor!?!)
Not cool. That was a direct response to your hypothetical. If you’re going to hypothesize, don’t chastise me for following along.
