Saturday, October 27, 2007

Jenkintown HS GSA

Hello. How are you? The JPAC took the blog off, so I am creating a new one. Please post your thoughts here. I can assure you that this will not be taken off for as long as I am alive (I'm serious about that!).

My name is Jaron Breen. I am a JHS Student in the class of '09. I am also a member of the Jenkintown Middle/ High School Gay-Straight Alliance Club, working to promote tolerance amongst all persons.

Recently, the GSA attempted to make announcements this month honoring those famous people who are gay/ bisexual/ trans-gender. A few of the students and teachers went up to Mr. Roller, the principal, and "yelled" at him for letting us do that. So, we went up again the next day and rephrased the way we say that. Again, the students and teachers didn't like it. On the third day, we tried again. After more yelling at Mr. Roller, he went to the superintendent - Dr. Wade - and he went to the school board. They spoke with the school lawyer who said that this cannot occur. So, the school board said that we can no longer make those announcements. Furthermore, we wanted to peacefully protest on the front steps of the school, but they said no. So, we are protesting across the street.

That's all I have to write for now. Happy posting.

Jaron Breen