Forum, May 16: Targeted by a hateful slur, and no help from the grown-ups
Published: 5/15/2021 10:00:12 PM
Modified: 5/15/2021 10:00:11 PM
Targeted by a hateful slur, and no help from the grown-ups
I am 12 years old, a sixth grader at Marion Cross Elementary School, and an out lesbian to my family, friends and the students in my grade. Recently I was outside Dan & Whit’s with my brother, buying ice cream. In front of us in line were two people from my school. They were having a normal conversation, until one noticed me, turned around to his friends, and loudly announced literally announced “Lesbo!” For those who don’t know, “lesbo” is an offensive and derogatory term for lesbians.
Out & About: This year, Green Up Day is more like Green Up Weeks or Months
Eric Boen and his children Mada Boen, 10, left, and Merrick Boen, 9, sort the trash they found along their road in Sharon, Vt., on May 6, 2017. Helping them is River Sotak,6, who was with his father at the Sharon Town Garage that day. They were helping in the sorting of trash brought in from Green-up Day. (Valley News - Jennifer Hauck) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
Chris Rimmer, of Norwich, Vt., adds goggles found in the ditch to a trash bag held by Carolyn Brennan, also of Norwich, while picking up trash and birding on Kendall Station Road in Norwich during Green Up Day on May 4, 2019. (Valley News - Geoff Hansen) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com.
A 15-year-old Chiles High School student who was severely injured Monday in a crash on North Meridian Road is not expected to survive, according to her godparents.
Makayla Campa was a passenger in an SUV that went off the road around 4 a.m. Monday and crashed into trees. Another passenger, Caden Staats, 14, who also attended Chiles, was killed in the crash. The driver, who has not been identified, suffered minor injuries.
Makayla s godparents, Amanda and Matt Osborn, issued a statement thanking the community for all the love and support that it has received since the crash. The family s statement was published by local television stations.
Chiles High School student declared brain dead following Monday s crash
PC: Matt Osborn
and last updated 2021-04-01 16:25:20-04
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) â The Chiles High School student in critical condition following the fatal crash on North Meridian Road Monday morning is no longer showing brain activity, according to the girlâs godmother, Amanda Osborn.
Osborn says doctors declared 15-year-old Makayla Campa brain dead around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The family has kept her on life support so she can be an organ donor, âso her spirit and love can live on in the life of others,â according to a statement.
The Campa family says they appreciate the outpouring of support and prayer the Tallahassee and Chiles communities have shown them this week, releasing the following statement: