History is in the Making!
http://mikeshighschoolnews.com/blogs/clarisa-trevino/03/25/2011/history-making-lansing
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History in the Making in Lansing
March 25, 2011
Clarisa Trevino
Lansing, MI print
send email 12Share2comments The events of March 18, 2011 were history in the making. It was a collective idea to walk out of our school at 8:30am. There were at least over 150 people that decided to walk out of Eastern High School. We, as the next generation, are fully aware of the decision that the Governor is making and how those decisions “will better our future.” 30% of our school budget will be cut in order to reduce the deficit. That means fewer teachers, more students to a class, and less money for extracurricular activities. It will truly be a brighter future for the children of tomorrow.
We decided that we mattered. Since we had such a great understanding of what was truly at risk we took the steps we found necessary. We marched up to the Capitol -- full of pride and excitement -- ready to stand up for not only what we believe in, but to exercise our right to speak about this belief. We were met by other schools such as Sexton, Everett, and Waverly. We stood on the capitol steps with our signs and chants.
Of course we had those who joined the rally just to get out of school, but this was our chance to educate these students. Since this was our first time with an event such as this, it was a little unorganized -- but you have to give credit where credit is due, we tried. It is our future as well as the generations after us. Somebody has to stand up for our rights.
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