Student Letters Part 3

Three more students from our high school have come forward to help support the formation of a GSA. I love their wisdom, optimism, and determination. These honorable students have shared their names for the sake of presenting the letters to the school board, but I have kept their privacy here.

Sophomore

I think that ( ) High School should have a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA). Everyone seeks acceptance no matter who they are or where they come from. As a LGBTQ student, it can be hard to come out of the closet. If the school had a GSA, students could feel safe and accepted by their peers. The club could help get rid of harassment, allowing students to thrive. There will always be students who want to help each other, so let's give them the opportunity. Whether they are gay or straight, everyone should have a voice and feel safe in their own school.

Junior
(I wrote a paragraph! I hope it works for what you need. Let me know if you need any more help with this. I would truly love to see this happen, and I am excited for it to work!)

I think the creation of a Gay Straight Alliance at our school is an excellent and inspiring goal. The mission of GSA is to promote tolerance, communication, and respect, and that is something that every school in this nation needs more of. As a Mormon, I am not the strongest proponent of gay rights; however, as a human being, I am the strongest supporter of expressing love and kindness toward all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. Homophobia is dangerous for all people in society; as a straight female who has been teased and harassed for "looking" like a lesbian, I can personally testify to that. With a GSA on campus, students could gather to discuss their fear, confusion, and questions about homosexuality in a safe environment. I used to be terrified of homosexuality; now, after safe and accepting exposure to the issue, I am best friends with a homosexual boy and a bisexual girl. Learning to love them has helped me to love myself and be more comfortable with my own sexual and gender identity. A Gay Straight Alliance is the first step toward helping all students, all people, feel comfortable in their own self and show respect for everyone else. It is the first step toward a decrease in bullying and an increase in friendships. It is the first step toward an environment where "lesbian" will no longer be a mean-spirited name.
 
Junior
I think it would give the environment at ( ) High a more welcome and more honest feeling. We could convey even more school pride by standing by one another, with little to no prejudice in our hearts. Of course, I want to be in every step of this, from square one to finish. And if we succeed, then it will be my new goal to spread out to other schools.

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