Our September Share~The~Plate recipient is Methacton High School GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
A Huffington Post article reports LGBT teens are twice as likely as straight teens to report incidences of physical assault at school, according to a recent survey of more than 10,000 LGBT youth by the Human Rights Campaign, and a shocking 92 percent of LGBT teens say they hear negative messages about their sexuality at school. However, HRC officials also note that “these youth are quite resilient. They find safe havens among their peers, online and in their schools.”
This is why high school Gay-Straight Alliance clubs, typically created and run by students, are important and supportive spaces in so many local communities.
The Methacton High School GSA welcomes all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and straight individuals to meet new people, establish a safe haven for all participants, socialize, discuss issues that are important to the group, plan future events, and provide leadership in activities that encourage understanding and mutual respect. Its main goal is to create an environment for students of all sexual orientations and lifestyles that will facilitate self and peer acceptance, so that EVERYONE can truly feel comfortable being themselves.