Today at school was National School Walkout at 10:00 am. The purpose of this walkout was to voice students opinions on the reoccurring issue of gun violence in schools. This morning, someone asked me why I was participating, if it "didn't do anything anyway?" My response to this: as a student you have limited rights and freedoms. However, you are required to go to school. I am not afraid to go to school, nor do I feel that I am in danger to be a victim of gun violence at my school. However, it is still a growing issue everywhere. An issue that we are confronted with almost biweekly. What else am I supposed to do? If students and teachers are in direct line of potential danger. Shouldn't we be the ones whom have our voices heard? So, it does do something. It tells those whom we have trusted to make our laws, that their is something wrong that needs to be fixed.
Anyway, the walkout was amazing. Over half our school participated by leaving 2nd period for 17 minutes to memorialize the 17 lives lost in the Parkland shooting last month. Our SBO's read the names of those victims. I have never in my life seen so many people be so quiet for so long. After the memorial, the officers also encouraged us as a student body, to "walk up" after this walkout. Walk up to a person you don't normally talk to, walk up to someone in need of help, and walk up to someone who is lonely. I loved that they included this! Have the courage to not only stand and fight for what you think is right, but have the courage to love everyone around you, regardless of class or status.
On a much lighter note, today is a good day. Don't let anyone dull your sparkle, and act on what you believe is right.
Anyway, the walkout was amazing. Over half our school participated by leaving 2nd period for 17 minutes to memorialize the 17 lives lost in the Parkland shooting last month. Our SBO's read the names of those victims. I have never in my life seen so many people be so quiet for so long. After the memorial, the officers also encouraged us as a student body, to "walk up" after this walkout. Walk up to a person you don't normally talk to, walk up to someone in need of help, and walk up to someone who is lonely. I loved that they included this! Have the courage to not only stand and fight for what you think is right, but have the courage to love everyone around you, regardless of class or status.
On a much lighter note, today is a good day. Don't let anyone dull your sparkle, and act on what you believe is right.
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