Kennedy Catholic High School students are currently walking out in protest (PHOTOS)
As the clock ticked to 1 pm, students of Kennedy Catholic High School took to the streets in support of two teachers who are thought to have been forced to resign for being gay.
Students started their day by hanging up posters and taking part in sit-ins.
Now, they’re taking to the streets after walking out of school.
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Here is a first look at the demonstrations:
Students from Kennedy Catholic HS just came outside chanting “We want change!” after holding an hours-long sit-in inside the school. pic.twitter.com/wTWLROQaQ9
— Steve McCarron KOMO (@SteveTVNews) February 18, 2020
Crowd is chanting “We want change” as students walk out of Kennedy Catholic High School. https://t.co/hf2HXsgEX4 pic.twitter.com/FjdO3YKKqd
— Franque Thompson (@FranqueThompson) February 18, 2020
Two teachers at Kennedy High School im Burien, WA were allegedly forced out of employment on the basis of their relationships to their same sex partners. Today, students have organized a sit-in in support of the two teachers, backed by parents and supporters outside. pic.twitter.com/KppAg8mWzF
— RadioActive Youth Media (@kuowradioactive) February 18, 2020
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Sean Nyberg, the fiancé of Paul Danforth, just spoke to the crowd outside Kennedy Catholic High School. pic.twitter.com/6q7YCFO7fh
— Steve McCarron KOMO (@SteveTVNews) February 18, 2020
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After passionate testimony by Kennedy Catholic’s Student Body President, members of the girls soccer team and other speakers, the crowd rallied in chants of “we want change,” “erase the hate,” and “love will win.” pic.twitter.com/cza1hz2Eua
— RadioActive Youth Media (@kuowradioactive) February 18, 2020