A time for silence

Students at New Prague High School took part in the National Day of Silence on Friday, April 15. Students in the school’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) group took a vow of silence for that day to represent the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) students, their allies, and those perceived to be LGBT. The purpose of the national event is to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior.

Lexie Lammers, media specialist and GSA advisor, said 15 students took part in the Day of Silence. They did not speak, unless addressed by a teacher. This is the second year the GSA has taken part in the national program. While sponsored by the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN), the program is student led. "It went well," said Lammers. "The group wanted to.....

To see more on this story pick up the April 21, 2016 print edition of The New Prague Times.