Gay-Straight Alliance
Faculty advisor: Mrs. Hernick
Student contacts: Chelsea Lessard, Ashlyn Keill
mission:
"The Gay Straight Alliance is a student organization aimed at heightening awareness of different sexualities. The goal is to sustain a safe and comfortable environment for students of all sexual preferences by focusing on continued education and communication on the Suffield Academy campus and the community at large."
goals:
raise awareness on campus! make campus a safe space
recent or current projects:
info sheets on lunch tables - Fridays
fund raiser for Mathew Shepard Foundation (selling rainbow ribbons for a day off of dress code)
chapel program- facilitated student breakout groups on issues of prejudice, homophobia, and inclusivity
leadership positions in your organization:
Senior leader (1)
roles and duties of the student leader:
run all weekly meetings, prepare and organize fund raiser/chapel
student must be currently involved in the organization and passionate about raising awareness and creating a supportive atmosphere on campus for students of all sexual preferences