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tabling at WHS September 12, 2017

Tuesday, 12 September 2017 21:07 Libby Frank

New principal; new set of rules. Students are not allowed in the hallway until the bell rings. And since our table is in the hallway, that means we get no visitors. The security guards are supposed to let the students come to our table if they ask to do so, but we will need to figure out a way to get them to come over. Passing periods are too short to really engage. I did confirm that the military is subject to the same rules. So, will need to figure out some way to attract their attention. Hummm. Ideas?

I did have a chance to meet the new college and career counselor. Very impressive.

Libby

tabling at BGHS September 11, 2017

Tuesday, 12 September 2017 20:56 Libby Frank

When I first walked into the school I was greeted by a therapy dog. His handler said he brought the dog because it was 9/11. I pointed out that most of the students weren't even born when 9/11 happened. Nice gesture but ...

Helped quite a few kids make cranes. In retrospect, should have downloaded a YouTube video for them to watch. They are much more tuned to video vs reading directions. Many had made origami things as children but had forgotten.

Many students interested in joining a peace club. Here's hoping. We will need to find a faculty sponsor. I have a couple of people in mind.

Theme for September is International Day of Peace which falls on September 21. Link here to read about it. Libby

tabling at RMHS September 5, 2017

Thursday, 07 September 2017 22:37 Libby Frank

New school year! This makes our 14th year tabling at the D214 high schools.

Val came and made cranes. (Since International Day of Peace is in September we decided to use that as our theme and invited to students to make origami cranes or doves with us.) Very little student interest in peace table today. But J was here. He's a junior now. Has an article in the works. Some staff who knew Carter saw Val. One of them, Bonnie, was super supportive. She didn't get to talk with Val, but came by after Val had gone.

Bonnie spoke lovingly of trans kids she has known at RMHS, how this is just who they are, not something they choose for some reason.

Lynne

tabling at EGHS 9/7/2017

Thursday, 07 September 2017 22:04 Libby Frank

Apparently the school didn't tell the person who sets up tables, Leticia, that they had changed my day. So I was late getting started after being bounced around to finally reach the right person.

Students were enthusiastic right off the bat, and several signed up for Peace club. Peace buttons and patches were popular. Only a few folks were interested in origami cranes.

No enthusiasm for military except for the one security guy whose son just went reserve after his time of active duty.

Lynne

tabling at Wheeling HS May 23, 2017

Wednesday, 24 May 2017 22:20 Libby Frank

Rather quiet day. Hard to concentrate. At the same time I was tabling at Wheeling, my daughter was giving birth to my third grandchild.

But I did sign up a couple of students interested in the peace club so I consider that a success.