This petition is being made to start the GSA (gay straight alliance) Club. This club is made to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting school environment for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. GSA's provide a supportive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, as well as those who are perceived by others to be LGBT, are questioning their identity, have LGBT friends or family members, or just care about LGBT issues. GSA's help students work towards making schools safer for all students by providing support, educating others in their school about LGBT issues, and engaging in political activities like that National Day of Silence. GSA's also allow LGBT and straight students to cooperatively address issues that affect all students, including harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Like any club, what GSA does is up to its members, but it often includes things like pitching in on community service projects and getting together for social activities.