On Thurs. Nov. 30, the GSA installed a large art piece in the atrium and held a vigil there during X-block in memory of people in the trans community who were victims of homophobic violence.
Junior Isidora Savic reads a list of names of those memorialized. “It was nine pages of straight-up names. There’s been a wave of anti-transgender violence in the past year, especially with the election,” Savic said. EMMA KAHN/SAGAMORE STAFFThe room listens as teacher Kate Leslie and juniors Isidora Savic and Rebecca Perez lead the vigil. EMMA KAHN/SAGAMORE STAFFStudents observe the art installation created by the GSA in the atrium. The large piece memorialized trans folk who had lost their lives due to homophobic violence. EMMA KAHN/SAGAMORE STAFFDetails from the installation include candles and gender symbols, painted by students. EMMA KAHN/SAGAMORE STAFFA pink, blue and white flag symbolizes trans pride. Similar flags with other empowering messages were hung in hallways throughout the school. EMMA KAHN/SAGAMORE STAFF
