Help make gym classes at Highland Middle School equal for boys and girls
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Olivia Richardson
10 years ago
I don't know the girls who wrote this, but I have to say I am beyond proud of you ladies. I remember all of this happening throughout my time at Highland, but I just ignored it because I wasn't athletic at all. There are no words to describe how happy I am that you are standing up for yourselves at this school and fighting for equality. You go girls!
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Rachel
10 years ago
Good job ladies, stand up for your rights!
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Theresa Manley
10 years ago
I am stunned that this type of discrimination is taking place in 2016!
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Michelle Blush
10 years ago
This is awesome! Great cause! Equality for all for once and for all!
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Jeff Hopkins
10 years ago
Proud of authors Kate and Abby and all who support this petition. It's not always easy to stand up for what is right. Thank you for shining a light on this. There is no place for gender inequity in our schools.
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Julia Thurau
10 years ago
Way to go girls! I'm so proud of you for bringing attention to an important issue in such a mature and eloquent way! Unfortunately, I still see behavior like this even in high school. We need strong girls like you to speak up! If you need anything, I run a women's rights club at LHS. Feel free to contact me anytime!
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Hannah Thurau
10 years ago
This is great!! Let's go girls!'
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Melissa Moran
10 years ago
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I am an alumni of Highland Middle School and am sad to see nothing has changed since I went there in the early 80s. I am amazed an inspired by the clearly argued points made by the girls. Shame on the administration for belittling the girls request when they should be celebrating their activism!
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Grant Friel
10 years ago
I go to highland middle school and I want the boys and girls to be equal because I see that sometimes the girls do not get treated equal
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Anonymous
10 years ago
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I'm a 7th grade boy who goes to Highland, and I guess I never really thought about it until now. It really angers me that we don't get same treatment. I definitely know girls who are smarter and/or better then me at any sport you can name. We deserve the same equipment AND treatment!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Didn't realize this was happening; my 7th grade HMS boy confirmed this is true....
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Taylor Widman
10 years ago
I completely agree! Thanks for taking action!
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Monica Martin
10 years ago
Awesome! Advocats for Gender Equality at Libertyville High School supports you fully and we will be making a video SOON to show our solidarity. Stay strong girls and boys!
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John Steiger
10 years ago
My children go to a school that allows floor hockey to be played as a mixed activity. I grew up playing floor hockey as a mixed activity in the late 70's and early 80's. If we are teaching the children of today that girls (young ladies) can't physically cut it at this type of activity, then what are we teaching them. Not only should the girls be given equal time and space....I think that floor hockey and other sports should be mixed. Two hand touch football might lead to some trouble establishing limits, but basketball and others shouldn't. I have known plenty of women college basketball players who can hold their own with the boys (men).
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Kevin Rogers
10 years ago
Take the opportunity to read, and to listen and more importantly act on this. I'd like to understand how the school will be more proactive and how the girls concerns will be addressed. I'm proud to know them and appreciate their leadership and courage.
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Eustacia Joseph
10 years ago
Girls should have equal quality equipment, play spaces & play time as the boys.
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Irene scott van der heide
10 years ago
The only place where gender needs to be separated in sports is in the changing room! That's the one and only place! Warm regards from the Netherlands beautiful Libertyville! We miss you
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Elizabeth Manley
10 years ago
I'm an 8th grader on maroon & I would have never had the guts to do this but girls- this is a true problem at HMS & I'm so proud you two to be doing this!! Make sure to thank your moms!
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Ann Widman
10 years ago
This is ridiculous! Are we back in the 50s?
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Sarah Foy
10 years ago
Very well done. I agree. This happens at my school in Georgia.
I don't know the girls who wrote this, but I have to say I am beyond proud of you ladies. I remember all of this happening throughout my time at Highland, but I just ignored it because I wasn't athletic at all. There are no words to describe how happy I am that you are standing up for yourselves at this school and fighting for equality. You go girls!
Good job ladies, stand up for your rights!
I am stunned that this type of discrimination is taking place in 2016!
This is awesome! Great cause! Equality for all for once and for all!
Proud of authors Kate and Abby and all who support this petition. It's not always easy to stand up for what is right. Thank you for shining a light on this. There is no place for gender inequity in our schools.
Way to go girls! I'm so proud of you for bringing attention to an important issue in such a mature and eloquent way! Unfortunately, I still see behavior like this even in high school. We need strong girls like you to speak up! If you need anything, I run a women's rights club at LHS. Feel free to contact me anytime!
This is great!! Let's go girls!'
I am an alumni of Highland Middle School and am sad to see nothing has changed since I went there in the early 80s. I am amazed an inspired by the clearly argued points made by the girls. Shame on the administration for belittling the girls request when they should be celebrating their activism!
I go to highland middle school and I want the boys and girls to be equal because I see that sometimes the girls do not get treated equal
I'm a 7th grade boy who goes to Highland, and I guess I never really thought about it until now. It really angers me that we don't get same treatment. I definitely know girls who are smarter and/or better then me at any sport you can name. We deserve the same equipment AND treatment!
Didn't realize this was happening; my 7th grade HMS boy confirmed this is true....
I completely agree! Thanks for taking action!
Awesome! Advocats for Gender Equality at Libertyville High School supports you fully and we will be making a video SOON to show our solidarity. Stay strong girls and boys!
My children go to a school that allows floor hockey to be played as a mixed activity. I grew up playing floor hockey as a mixed activity in the late 70's and early 80's. If we are teaching the children of today that girls (young ladies) can't physically cut it at this type of activity, then what are we teaching them. Not only should the girls be given equal time and space....I think that floor hockey and other sports should be mixed. Two hand touch football might lead to some trouble establishing limits, but basketball and others shouldn't. I have known plenty of women college basketball players who can hold their own with the boys (men).
Take the opportunity to read, and to listen and more importantly act on this. I'd like to understand how the school will be more proactive and how the girls concerns will be addressed. I'm proud to know them and appreciate their leadership and courage.
Girls should have equal quality equipment, play spaces & play time as the boys.
The only place where gender needs to be separated in sports is in the changing room! That's the one and only place! Warm regards from the Netherlands beautiful Libertyville! We miss you
I'm an 8th grader on maroon & I would have never had the guts to do this but girls- this is a true problem at HMS & I'm so proud you two to be doing this!! Make sure to thank your moms!
This is ridiculous! Are we back in the 50s?
Very well done. I agree. This happens at my school in Georgia.