When our GSA advisor, Michelle, first announced that we won GLSEN’s GSA of the Year, we were in complete shock, speechless even. She and Courtney, our principal, decided to announce the news during Caitlyn Jenner’s visit to our school. Not exactly your average day for high school students! At first,...
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#RespectAwards Recap: 5 Photos from Honoree Optimedia
This Monday was the 13th Annual GLSEN Respect Awards -- New York! At the #RespectAwards, we honored an incredible set of individuals and corporations that have made a positive impact on the lives of LGBT youth and changed school climates for the better. Among the honorees were ABC News anchor George...
4 Students Share What Respect Means to Them
Tonight is the GLSEN Respect Awards – New York, where we recognize students, educators, individuals and corporations that have made a significant impact on the lives of LGBT youth. This year, we’re honoring George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, Ilene Chaiken and media partner Optimedia. We’re also recognizing Amber Schweitzer from...