Gay-Straight Alliance continues to promote awareness despite initial objections (xpost - Veterans)

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About 30 students participated in “National Day of Silence” Friday at Robert D. Edgren High School at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Though the event was spearheaded by the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance, many students showing their support for tolerance were not part of the club. Pictured, left to right, are Kari Barnes, Amanda Meyer, Morgan Hines, Sarah Zediker, Morgan Potter, Jasmyne Channel and Heather Steele.


Gay-Straight Alliance continues to promote awareness despite initial objections
By Jennifer H. Svan, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Tuesday, April 29, 2008

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — In four short months, the Gay-Straight Alliance at Robert D. Edgren High School has made a name for itself — despite its name.

After riding out controversy that swirled around the club’s formation, GSA members have devoted the second half of the school year to raising money and awareness for various causes.

“I don’t think another school club has done so much in such a short time,” said English teacher Laurie Kuntz, the club’s faculty sponsor.

A spring bake sale next to the commissary raised $700 in three hours for educational programs that promote tolerance in middle schools.

In March the club helped sponsor “V-Day,” a theatrical performance to raise community awareness of violence against women and children. That event raised $160 for the national V-Day organization.


Rest of article at: http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=54392

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1. It is very encouraging to read this article

This gives me hope, especially after hearing how Talibangelicals have taken over the US military.