On Tuesday, September 6, Pinecrest High School’s chapter of Spectrum had its first meeting. Previously known as Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), Spectrum is a club for people to feel comfortable with who they are.

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“It is a chapter of the Gay-Straight Alliance, but we call it Spectrum because it is a lot more than just gay and straight,” said Noah Ambrose, the club’s president.

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When he says “it is a lot more than just gay and straight,” Ambrose means that there is more variety to the LGBT+ spectrum.

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The other leaders of Spectrum are Lisa Urban, Vice President; Brandon Caddell, Public Affairs; and Kaitlyn O’Reilly, Secretary.

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This club is sponsored by Adam Faw and Joy Stephens. It works with Sandhills Pride, which is “a support network and educational advocacy group dedicated to increasing awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community…” (an excerpt from the Sandhills Pride website).

 

Spectrum is working with Sandhills Pride to start up more clubs like Spectrum  in other schools in Moore County.

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“I feel the club will make students feel safer within the county,” said junior member, Kathryn Holton. “Because of GSA, I hope that people will stop the hatred and make members or allies of LGBT feel safer.”

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Last year, the club sponsored Day of Silence. Day of Silence is when students across America vow to keep silent to stop LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) bullying and harassment. This year, the date assigned for Day of Silence falls during spring break. The club plans on participating on April 12.

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The next meeting is Tuesday, September 20. The club is open for anyone to join. If you want to find out more information, visit the Spectrum Club’s website at pinecrestspectrum.weebly.com.