National Day of Silence: Make Yourself Heard

staff writer: Alyssa Reed

Have you ever wondered what the Nation Day of Silence is about and what it’s supporting? Has there been a school day that you never talked the whole entire day?  The national day of silence is a nationally organized event run by GLSEN. Students bring in a dollar to be silent in school or choose to be silent by not posting anything on social media for the day.   These students will be wearing a sticker to identify that they are participating in the National Day of Silence. Mr. Hashagen and the GSA are hosting this event at our school on April 17th.   The whole purpose of this event is for students to stand up for the people that don’t have a voice. This will also allow students to come out freely and express themselves as they are and not get judged. Mr. Hashagen said, “I am really proud of the participation this year, especially the middle school students!”  Our school has 43 middle school students participating and 22 high school students. Stephanie Moran said, “I think that people should be silent and support the National Day of silence because it will prevent bullying against people that are different.”  I have done it before and I believe that it has had a positive effect on our school and supporting people for who they are. “GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.” (GLSEN)