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Since 2009, Deerfield Beach High School has provided its students with a safe space for all youths regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity <\/a>. Led by Mr. Horne in room 132, the Gender Sexuality Alliance, or G.S.A., is a club that spreads awareness and acceptance of queer communities.<\/p>\nMembers meet every Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and join events, all in a welcoming environment. A recent event held by G.S.A. and the drama club was the movie night on November 7th<\/sup>. The clubs presented a Marvel movie as DBHS students could sit, eat, and enjoy each other’s company while partaking in a costume contest.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s supposed to be a place for people to feel safe and like they belong,” DBHS sophomore G.S.A. officer Daniel Sasson said.<\/p>\n G.S.A. has had a massive impact on schools across the nation, particularly finding a home in DBHS as a club where students can communicate openly without discrimination. After school, students often play games, read books with good LGBTQ+<\/a> representation, or simply hang out together. The Gender Sexuality Alliance club looks beyond labels and allows queer and heterosexual voices an equal space to unify.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel that people are starting to become more open-minded and are learning to stand up for themselves rather than stay hidden and play into the roles of society,\u201d DBHS junior G.S.A. member Lily Ramirez said.<\/p>\n Although there is a long way to go in the scope of achieving complete acceptance in the LGBTQ+ community, G.S.A. follows its word of acknowledging everyone regardless of any labels. Through Mr. Horne’s efforts, the club has made great strides in opening a safe and intellectual conversation about queer youths’ place in society. G.S.A. has helped broaden the perspectives of its members through various projects.<\/p>\n \u201cThe LGBTQ+ are now starting to be more open and more people are accepting,\u201d DBHS junior Kishana Jean-Louis said.<\/p>\n There is still much work to be done before queer<\/a> individuals will attain complete equality and respect in society. But G.S.A. is one step forward to attaining a better understanding relationship between the two different worlds.<\/p>\n Membership is free, although the club has optional fees of $15. All students are welcome to join as the club continues to flourish and liven DBHS with positivity.<\/p>\n\n\n
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