#Enough! National School Walkout

Today, March 14th 2018, we honored the 17 people whose lives were lost on February 14th, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  We had a little ceremony in the cafeteria to honor and show our respect for all the students and teachers lost to this senseless violence. The administration was nice enough to change our schedule so we could have our 17 minutes for these 17 people at recess, also to reserve the cafe for this ceremony.  Student Council members passed out orange ribbons to everyone that came down and also we asked everyone to wear their gray Highlands t-shirts to represent the high schools color. We started off the ceremony with a minute of silence, then with a thank you to the administration for allowing us to have the chance to participate in the National Walkout Day.  After that, fellow Student Council member, Jenna, gave a speech on what happened at the shooting and what this ceremony was all about. After her speech, Emanuel gave a description on the 17 people who died in this shooting, describing who they were, their loves and passions. Just before this ceremony ended, students sang the national anthem and Hawaii Pono’i.  We ended this ceremony by talking about how, in times like these, we really need to come together and support one another as much as possible! Always remember to never take anything or anyone for granted because you never know when your or their last day will be. Also remember to be there for one another when we need it, and to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you...  Skyla, Student Government Vice-President