GHS Students March for their Lives this Past Saturday in D.C

The March For Our Lives took place all over the world last Saturday in places such as Washington, D.C, London, and even Milwaukee.

This message was to demonstrate how people are finally taking a stand and voicing their opinions on gun laws.

GHS students had the opportunity to take part in this event, and a few kids attended the march that took place in Washington D.C.

“The majority of the people who partook in this march were young adults motivated to make the difference they wanted to see. This march was so important because the young adults of tomorrow were able to see and feel first-hand democracy,” senior Kira Bassler said. “For the first time in history, people, young people in particular, are able to come together using social media and technology and make a difference. They are able to explore and determine where they stand on issues and politics and start to shape their opinions.”

Young adults took the stage and gave inspiring speeches to the crowd about their views on gun violence and how it can be stopped. Over two million people participated in marches across the country, including many celebrities and politicians.  

“If there was one speech that stood out to me, it would have to be Emma Gonzalez’s speech. As she read the names of the 17 students and teachers killed in the Florida shooting and the things they would never do again, I found myself crying,” Bassler said. “My tears continued as Emma finished her speech by staring silently into the cameras for 4 minutes and 25 seconds which made her time on stage the amount of time a gunman entered, shot up, and exited her school.”

Emma Gonzalez is a high school student who survived the Stoneman Douglas shooting. After the incident, she became an activist on gun violence. Gonzalez gave a powerful speech that lasted 6 minutes. The same length of the shooting spree at Stoneman Douglas.

“Fight for your lives, before it’s someone else’s job,” Gonzalez said ending her speech.

Other young adults gave powerful speeches at the march that moved the crowd.

“All of the speeches inspired me. It was so incredible to see students the same age and younger than me speaking so openly about their struggles to such a large audience,” Bassler said. “Each and every one of the students was well spoken, genuine, and delivered their message with confidence and elegance. Even the amazing girl who threw up on national television managed to finish her speech with the same enthusiasm and drive she started with.”