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Bellingham High School Students Walk Out to Support Gun Reform, In Pictures

Bellingham High School students walked out of their classes at 11:22 AM and headed to City Hall to protest for gun reform in the United States on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Many of Bellingham’s high schools, middle schools and elementary schools participated to show solidarity with Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida who recently lost 17 students as a result of a school shooting. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Bellingham High School students walked out of their classes at 11:22 a.m. and headed to City Hall to protest for gun reform in the United States, Wednesday, Feb. 21. Many of Bellingham’s high schools, middle schools and elementary schools participated to show solidarity with Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida which recently lost 17 students as a result of a school shooting. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
A middle school student holds a sign asking for more protection for himself and his fellow students in front of City Hall. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
A middle school student holds a sign asking for more protection for himself and his fellow students in front of City Hall. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Clutching a cardboard sign, an elementary school student wears body arm designed specifically for children. His outfit calls attention to how many called for more lockdown drills and armed teachers rather than fixing the issue of gun control. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Clutching a cardboard sign, an elementary school student wears body armor designed specifically for children. His outfit called attention to how many called for more lockdown drills and armed teachers rather than fixing the issue of gun control. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Students from Bellingham, Sehome, Squalicum and Options High Schools, who organized the walk out, stand in silence for three minutes on the steps to City Hall. The students said the three minutes represented the time it takes in the U.S. to buy a gun, like the AR-15 used in numerous school shooting. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Students from Bellingham, Sehome, Squalicum and Options High Schools, who organized the walk out, stand in silence for three minutes on the steps to City Hall. The students said the three minutes represented the time it takes in the U.S. to buy a gun, like the AR-15 used in numerous school shooting. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
In front of hundreds of other students and community supporters, the organizers speak about gun violence and the government’s lack of response. They said they began planning the demonstration two days prior and were shocked at the out pour of support. “We are proud that student representatives from all four high schools are collaborating together and taking action for something they believe in,” the principals of the four high schools said in a collaborative message. “Students feeling passion and advocacy about an issue can be a powerful learning experience.” Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
In front of hundreds of other students and community supporters, the organizers speak about gun violence and the government’s lack of response. They said they began planning the demonstration two days prior and were shocked at the outpouring of support. “We are proud that student representatives from all four high schools are collaborating together and taking action for something they believe in,” the principals of the four high schools said in a collaborative message. “Students feeling passion and advocacy about an issue can be a powerful learning experience.” Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Standing proud in front of city hall, a high school senior and organizer holds her sign, calling further attention to gun violence in the U.S. “It’s not just a mental health problem. Not just a racial problem. It’s an America problem,” she said in her speech to the crowds. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Up on her parent’s shoulders, a young girl holds her sign reading “enough” while watching the high school students raise their voices about gun violence. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Up on her parent’s shoulders, a young girl holds her sign reading “enough” while watching the high school students raise their voices about gun violence. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Students and community members parade around City Hall after the speeches finished. “Enough is enough!” they chanted. “No more silence! End gun violence!” Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
Students and community members parade around City Hall after the speeches finished. “Enough is enough!” they chanted. “No more silence! End gun violence!” Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
With their signs, shouts and bull horns, protesters occupy the City Hall lobby, ensuring everyone in the building would hear their message. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review
With their signs, shouts and bull horns, protesters occupy the City Hall lobby, ensuring everyone in the building would hear their message. Hailey Hoffman // AS Review

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