<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2o5bSb_1GoDFu4G00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2o5bSb_1GoDFu4G00" width="803" height="1200" ><figcaption>Kate Austin</figcaption></figure>The treatment of queer children, students, and people in general is as hot of a topic as it is often controversial. But it is a necessary conversation to be had and heard. It is a conversation that is needed to ensure safety, and overall well being of students throughout the country and world. But this article will focus on a certain demographic of people in one area. Queer students at EHS were interviewed about their experiences in the last year, or in the case of any sophomore students, the past 2 months. Several students and staff were interviewed about what they’ve seen, heard, and experienced. To start, we must find and identify the student demographic being interviewed. Students who identified as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community were interviewed for this article. All in all, 3 students were interviewed as well as staff members from the math department, history department, art department, and office staff. Extra note: Answers given by those interviewed were shortened and occasionally censored due to the nature of the wording. The actual meaning behind answers given was not changed, the wording was changed to be more digestible without sacrificing the integrity of the answer.To start, the student interviews will be reviewed. The questions for the interviewees were:What’s your name?What grade are you in?Have you ever been discriminated against for your sexual orientation or gender?Have you ever seen another student be discriminated against for their sexual orientation or gender?Did you or anyone else step in? If so, on what side? (Offender, Offended).The first interview was with Zan Miakinkoff: Name: Zan Miakinkoff.Grade: Junior.They personally have not been discriminated against.They have seen another student being discriminated against.They stepped in on the side of the offended.This interview showed across a year, no discrimination befell them, which is good! This interview also shows that there are people at EHS who, when they see discrimination, are willing to step in, though it is unfortunate to see that any amount of discrimination has occurred. The next interview conducted was with a student named Gavin Whitman.Name: Gavin Whitman.Grade: Sophomore.They have been discriminated against in the last 2 months, they have received a few snide remarks and have also been called a slur a few times.They have not seen any other students being discriminated against.No one stepped in to combat it, other than to laugh at the offender.This data is much more upsetting than previous, as Gavin is a sophomore, this means that they have faced discrimination within the first 2 months of their time at EHS. While the time frame of discrimination is upsetting, the amount of times it has happened within said period is even more upsetting, as it has happened multiple times within a 2 month period. The last interview was done with the writer, Kate Austin.Name: Kate AustinGrade: SeniorThey have been discriminated against quite a lot. Somewhere around 10+ times in the past year. The discrimination has always been slurs and from the same source, a duo.They have not seen anyone else being discriminated against.While no other student has directly stepped in, other students have shown sympathy to the offended.This data is quite unfortunate, as this event is re-occurring. Thankfully, there are students at EHS who are sympathetic to the offended. The more sympathetic, the better. Having a good support system when bullying occurs is one of the best possible things.Mrs. Farias Flores, Mr. Schmauder, Mrs. Stevens, and Mrs. Bendsten were the staff members that were interviewed. The questions for staff interviews were slightly different:What is your name?What do you teach?How long have you been teaching?Have you ever seen a student being discriminated against due to their gender and/or sexuality in the past year?How often does this happen?Do other students step in? On which side?First off is the interview with Mrs. Farias:Name: Mr. Farias.Staff Job: Math Teacher.Time Working: 12 Years.She has seen discrimination within the past year, it is often towards student who don’t conform with typical gender rules. It happens, but not often.No others stepped in, though Mrs. Farias has stepped in. This is unfortunate information, as it seems that in this case, it seems offenders have a target group. This target group is seemingly transgender/non-gender conforming teens. It is also unfortunate that no other students stepped in, but it is amazing that teachers step in.Next up on the list is Mr. Schmauder’s interview:Name: Mr. Schmauder.Staff Job: Social Studies.Time Working: 27 Years.No discrimination within the last year, though early on in his career it was much worse.In person it rarely happens, but he says that online it is a constant.He has never seen a student step in.This information is quite interesting and adds a whole new layer to things. Mr. Schmauder points out that now, a majority of the discrimination is online now. That is a metric that is, unfortunately, much harder to track and measure. Though it is good to keep in mind, just to keep others and yourself safe.Next are the answers Mrs. Stevens gave.Name: Mrs. Stevens.Staff Job: Choir, Piano, and Music and Culture Teacher.Time Working: 10 years.No major discrimination was observed within the last year, only microaggressions such as saying things like “that’s gay” as a negative.Does not happen often.Students will often step in on the side of the offended.This data is actually pretty good, for the most part. While there are microaggressions occurring, thankfully, it’s only microaggressions, and that students step in to help the offended. While there is more still to work on, it’s a good start.Last but not least, the interview answers given by Mrs. Bendsten.Name: Mrs. Bendsten.Staff Job: School Social Worker.Time Working: 13 Years.Yes, or at least that is what the students perceive, and they are likely correct, as the offenders are often sneaky and discreet.She gets a few students every year experiencing discrimination.No one usually steps in, but the offender is often a duo/group.This information is as interesting, as it shows that the offenders are often, seemingly, scared. They don’t want to be singled out, so they work as group to discriminate. This is actually amazing, as the offenders are scared to be offensive, leading to more safety. Though, it is unfortunate that discrimination happens at all, but it’s good that the offenders are scared.To conclude, EHS has its issues, there is no way to deny that. But, often, a teacher or even other students will step in. The best tips to keep yourself and others safe if you believe there is discrimination occurring, is to stay with a friend or a group when walking through areas that you believe have offenders, and tell an adult if discrimination occurs.</div></body>

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The treatment of queer children, students, and people in general is as hot of a topic as it is often controversial. But it is a necessary conversation to be had and heard. It is a conversation that is needed to ensure safety, and overall well being of students throughout the country and world. But this article will focus on a certain demographic of people in one area. Queer students at EHS were interviewed about their experiences in the last year, or in the case of any sophomore students, the past 2 months. Several students and staff were interviewed about what they’ve seen, heard, and experienced. To start, we must find and identify the student demographic being interviewed. Students who identified as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community were interviewed for this article. All in all, 3 students were interviewed as well as staff members from the math department, history department, art department, and office staff. Extra note: Answers given by those interviewed were shortened and occasionally censored due to the nature of the wording. The actual meaning behind answers given was not changed, the wording was changed to be more digestible without sacrificing the integrity of the answer.

The Treatment of Queer Students at EHS

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