So, last year, our GSA died of its own weight. This year, in addition to everything else I’m doing, I’ve been approached by a number of students to resurrect it. I am thrilled.

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That’s awesome! I’ll be leading our first ever GSA at our High School in NC I’m beyond excited🌈

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Last year I felt horrible because we didn’t do anything. This year hopefully be more normal and it will get better.

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Our GSA died of its own lack of weight a couple of years ago. One of the perils of having fewer than 100 students per grade in a conservative-libertarian suburb.

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So amazing. I'm sure it will be beneficial to the students

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We met the week before last, and all of my kids asked me to adopt them. Awwww.....

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