The slangy speech is full of blunt observations, pop culture references and what she says are affectionate digs at classmates.
"Nobody in speeches ever tells you what you actually need to know in life," she wrote. "I'm going to remind you of some basic concepts you can actually apply to your life. Crazy, right?"
First, she says, "Get money."
"Do something with your life where you're able to have a steady, reliable source of income. Gamers, I'm sorry, but farming for gold in (video game) World of Warcraft is not considered a reliable or socially acceptable source of income."
Lugo included a common theme from other speeches, but in a conversational way.
"I'm not going to put on an act and tell you your future's going to be peachy," she wrote. "No, life is gonna suck sometimes. Believe me, you're gonna need that one thing in your life that can always brighten your day, whether it's a significant other, a dog, a lava lamp, or the blankie you've had since you were a baby."
The speech is full of other practical lessons and school pride, Lugo says. Say please and thank you. Keep in touch with high school friends. Don't become a workaholic. Stand for something. Be proud of your status as a Springstead grad.
"If you ever achieve any sort or fame or acclaim in your life, don't mess it up," she wrote. "Think Michael Phelps and Britney Spears."
According to Lugo, principal Duval told her she understood her aim for originality but warned the speech might offend some.
In Hernando County, graduation speeches are reviewed on the school level by administrators. The appropriateness of the speech is left to the discretion of principals, said superintendent Wayne Alexander.
