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Oshkosh West students tell DEI committee their Gay‑Straight Alliance offers open, school‑day safe space
Summary
A student from Oshkosh West High School described the school’s GSA to the City of Oshkosh DEI committee, saying the club meets during W hour, is open to all students and had about 20 attendees at a recent meeting.
A student from Oshkosh West High School described the school’s Gay‑Straight Alliance to the City of Oshkosh Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on Sept. 22, saying the club is intentionally inclusive, meets during school hours and is expanding outreach.
The student, identified in the meeting as Silas, said the GSA "has been at West as long as basically forever" and that "you don't even have to be part of the queer community to be in there. It's just a safe spot for anyone to go." He told the committee the group meets during W hour — a scheduled school period when students choose activities — so more students can attend.
Silas said the club is running officer elections in September and plans to increase its visibility at events such as homecoming, where members will have roles in a parade and create a year‑end slideshow to recap community outreach. He estimated the most recent meeting drew about 20 students.
Advisers to the club were named during the meeting as Miss Bork and Mr. Webster. Committee members praised the students’ participation and encouraged the group to stay connected to city resources.
Why it matters: student‑run GSAs are local indicators of school climate and youth engagement in civic life. The club’s meeting time during school hours and stated openness may affect student access and participation.
