Junior Diego Echeverria de Cordova speaks from his heart about his homeland, Venezuela, during the E-block assembly about immigration. Echeverria de Cordova was one of many student speakers that spoke at Asking for Courage Day. CONTRIBUTED BY SANDER SOROK

Asking for Courage Day 2017

December 6, 2017

On Dec. 5, the high school held its annual Asking for Courage Day, where assemblies throughout the day covered a wide plethora of topics about race, ethnicity and identity. See the Sagamore’s block by block coverage below. This is a sample of a few of the many events that made this day a powerful one.

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Conversations on Race

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The Race Reels program creates opportunities for students & teachers to come together

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Students spent much of the day discussing issues of racial injustice in their classrooms. The World Language department encouraged students to have these discussions in their target language.

Asking for Courage 2021

On March 26 at 4 p.m. community members gathered at the high school to honor the victims of the recent racially-motivated shootings in Atlanta. The vigil featured many guest speakers who shared their experiences of hate and advocated for change

Vigil honors the victims of the recent Atlanta killings

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The Farm to School Initiative team presented to community members on Tuesday, June 7 on its progress this year and plans for the future.

Farm to School Initiative team looks to improve food system sustainability

Indoor masking becomes optional effective July 1st.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health changes future masking regulations

Night School provides education to the community with a range of classes and guest speakers.

Night School aims to serve all learners

The Day of Jewish Identity and Antisemitism Awareness served as an opportunity for Jewish students to share their frustrations about the swastikas found in many classrooms.

Jewish Student Union organizes day to spread awareness of antisemitism

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