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Marblehead High students describe new anti‑hate 'MAGIC' coalition after restroom incident
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Summary
Four Marblehead High students told the school committee they formed the Marbleheaders Alliance for Growth, Inclusion, and Connection (MAGIC) after a hate incident in October and outlined plans for assemblies, suggestion boxes and outreach to younger students to foster inclusion.
Four Marblehead High School students addressed the School Committee on April 13 to describe a new student‑led coalition they formed in response to a hate incident at the school.
Michael LaBossier, speaking for the group, said students created the Marbleheaders Alliance for Growth, Inclusion, and Connection (MAGIC) after a hateful drawing was found in a boys’ restroom on Oct. 7. “We decided... to create something that would allow for students, and teachers and just the whole community in general to feel a little more welcome and to also educate... that hate is not okay,” LaBossier said.
The students described actions already taken and planned: a whole‑school assembly, suggestion boxes, outreach efforts to sixth graders at Village School, and student‑led peer education to provide supports and teach why certain language and symbols are harmful. They said the coalition is student‑led and intended to complement, not replace, staff interventions.
Committee members praised the initiative and asked for follow‑up on how the coalition will coordinate with school administration and counseling staff. Superintendent John thanked the students for their work and called it “a great opportunity” for peer‑to‑peer education.
What’s next: Students said they plan assemblies in May/June and asked for committee support on logistics and outreach; the committee encouraged staff to continue coordinating with the student leaders and provide any needed supports.
