Others may choose to stay inactive on social media for the day. Some students may still take part in academic discussion, while remaining silent outside of the classroom. “The kids basically choose to be silent during the day and they have a card that they can hand out with the information about what the Day of Silence is, why they are participating, and what other people can do to support it,” Beasley said. GSA received shirts and cards for the students to possess during the day to bring more awareness to their cause. “Anyone can participate, we are kind of running it like an in-school field trip so kids can get a field trip form from me, get their teachers to sign it and then I will put them on a list to go out to teachers,” GSA sponsor Catherine Beasley said. High schools and college campuses are given the ability to participate in this event because of their First Amendment rights. GLSEN, an organization developed to ensure a safe atmosphere in schools, began the National Day of Silence in 1990. “That doesn’t encompass any general sexuality it’s just drawing attention to any particular person who may be mistreated.” “National Day of Silence is mainly to draw attention to any type of misgivings or rude things that happen to people who aren’t necessarily straight,” junior and GSA spokesperson Justin Daniels said.
Students that choose to participate will stay silent and carry around a card that tells why they are staying silent.
Gay Straight Alliance members are participating in the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network Day of Silence. T he halls may seem more quiet on Friday, April 15th as students stand together to raise awareness for LGBT discrimination.
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