Kennedy Students ‘March For Their Lives’
Kennedy students participating in a walkout to protest gun violence.
On Jan. 29, dozens of kennedy high school students participated in a walkout in response to recent gun related events on campus and in the Cedar Rapids community. In 21 degree weather and light snow, students marched through the school’s south parking lot and to nearby church Lovely Lane. They followed the assumed path of the suspect that reportedly robbed a student on school property on Jan. 27.
Raafa Elsheikh, jr., a participant and speaker at the event stressed her concerns regarding the action taken by the school administration.
“I think that administration and the whole CRCSD was very poor in their handling this issue,” Elsheikh said, “I want the only thing i have to worry about at school is my math test not my life. Currently, I literally fear my safety every single day I step my foot into Kennedy High school.”
Paper tags focused on NRA funding received by state politicians were distributed to those who participated. Students chanted phrases such as ‘I want to live’ and ‘End the violence’ as they spoke about security and protocol within the school and how they demand change.
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Kaitlyn • Jan 30, 2020 at 7:21 am
The girl in front with the like green coat looks like a Kaitlin Bennett undercover so watch out
Ellen Gunnufson • Jan 29, 2020 at 6:49 pm
I do not believe it is pointless. This walkout caught the attention of not only the Kennedy Torch, exposing more students at Kennedy to the issue, but also the Gazette and KCRG, exposing it to a greater age range. It shows the passion that our generation has and that we are willing to fight for what we believe in.
Joe • Jan 29, 2020 at 4:28 pm
This was pretty damn pointless, it’s not going to accomplish anything, they just look stupid.
Marc • Jan 29, 2020 at 12:07 pm
Sounds like they need a little more kindness.