Parisa Afsharian ’19:
In light of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left 17 students and staff dead, the Women’s March Youth Brand “EMPOWER” has organized and sponsored a National School Walk-Out to be held on March 14 at 10AM for 17 minutes, each minute representing one victim’s precious life that was lost. Head of Upper School Mike Letts stated, “It’s a school decision, [EA students and teachers] can walk out of class at 10AM for the 17 minutes.” “However,” he continued, “It should not be required for any student or teacher to either remain in or leave class during this time.” Emphasizing that the action “exercises basic rights,” Letts has formally given the Upper School permission to partake in the National School Walkout. The national event falls on EA’s Day 7, during H block.