Here at Smoky Hill High School, we have experienced and dealt with negative impact,thoughts and judgement with students and their choice of sexuality,appearance and decisions. The Gay/Straight Alliance Club has a very big history. Smoky was the very first to have GSA in the state of Colorado. Every quarter the club has a “Mixer”, that allows everyone from Cherry Creek School District to come out,participate, socialize, listen to music, enjoy snacks, and luxuriate in fun activities. The next “Mixer” hangout will be Oct.7th at Smoky Hill.

Each year, students are in charge of what they want to do intellectually. This year GSA will be apart of World Awareness. These activities will be an outlet for people who are insecure  or unsure about their sexuality.

Stephen Fernandes -one of the club’s leaders- believes that GSA is helpful in finding self identification.

“The importance of GSA is being able to have dignity among themselves and others,” says Stephen Fernandes, “Self identification is important as well. Being able to know your true identity.”

Tabethia Hazelton also participates in GSA.

“For people to feel comfortable opening up and reducing the chances of depression, suicide, and bullying. People that are either too afraid to come out, or just came out are able to attend GSA club. It’s a place for people to be their self and a place where you can come and not be judged. The club has helped people become more opened entirely.” Says Tabethia Hazelton.

The Gay Straight Alliance club meets at room I-417 on Wed. at 2:45-4:00.