Student-Led Protests at East
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Feb. 27 2018
Students protested after AP History teacher Mr. Locke was placed on administrative leave following comments about school safety in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting.
Apr. 29 2022
Students walked out to protest district decisions to transfer nine teachers to different schools.
May 19 2025
Students organized a morning walkout after the district announced it would not renew the contract of Assistant Principal David Francis-Maurer (“DFM”).
Feb. 6 2026
Students participated in a walkout planned nationwide, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
“I was angry at first. Then, I wanted to take action immediately,”- Justin Prechodko ('18)
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- Students did 17 laps around the track, paying homage to the 17 victims in the deadly Parkland school shooting. - In addition to the walkout, a rally was held to demand Mr. Locke's immediate reinstatement. - A Change.org petition to reinstate Locke gained much attention, and was signed by approximately 3,071 supporters.
"The importance of student protesting is to really just show people that we have a voice to use."- Taylor Damon ('28)
- Four student organizers posted information on an Instagram account under the username “iceout.che” to publicly promote the walkout and its guidelines.- Approximately 500 students walked out around the building, stopping at the annex. - Organizers addressed students with a megaphone in front of the annex. - A small group of students pushed past a barricade of traffic cones, moving further up toward the sidewalk on Kresson Road. Protesters could be heard cheering and chanting slogans.
“Everyone was out there… That just shows that student voice was important for everyone”.- Crystal Yeh ('22)
- The walkout lasted between 40 minutes to an hour after lunch and was organized by 11 East student leaders.- Around of 1,800 students participated. - Students chanted “Free Mr. Locke” and held signs that said “Return Locke” and “Rise Up for Mr. Locke.” - Teachers could be seen watching through open doors, first-floor windows, and second-floor windows, with many wearing red shirts in solidarity to their union.
“The more that we share our story, the better chance we have of him remaining at East.”- Leah Molavi ('27)
- An Instagram account under the username “dfmupdates” was created to publicize and promote the walkout- The demonstration was followed by a Change.org petition aimed to demonstrate support for Francis-Maurer’s presence at East - Many students, in passive support through attendance, sat on the football field.
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Student-Led Protests at East
Scroll Down
Feb. 27 2018
Students protested after AP History teacher Mr. Locke was placed on administrative leave following comments about school safety in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting.
Apr. 29 2022
Students walked out to protest district decisions to transfer nine teachers to different schools.
May 19 2025
Students organized a morning walkout after the district announced it would not renew the contract of Assistant Principal David Francis-Maurer (“DFM”).
Feb. 6 2026
Students participated in a walkout planned nationwide, protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
“I was angry at first. Then, I wanted to take action immediately,”- Justin Prechodko ('18)
jjjf
- Students did 17 laps around the track, paying homage to the 17 victims in the deadly Parkland school shooting. - In addition to the walkout, a rally was held to demand Mr. Locke's immediate reinstatement. - A Change.org petition to reinstate Locke gained much attention, and was signed by approximately 3,071 supporters.
"The importance of student protesting is to really just show people that we have a voice to use."- Taylor Damon ('28)
- Four student organizers posted information on an Instagram account under the username “iceout.che” to publicly promote the walkout and its guidelines.- Approximately 500 students walked out around the building, stopping at the annex. - Organizers addressed students with a megaphone in front of the annex. - A small group of students pushed past a barricade of traffic cones, moving further up toward the sidewalk on Kresson Road. Protesters could be heard cheering and chanting slogans.
“Everyone was out there… That just shows that student voice was important for everyone”.- Crystal Yeh ('22)
- The walkout lasted between 40 minutes to an hour after lunch and was organized by 11 East student leaders.- Around of 1,800 students participated. - Students chanted “Free Mr. Locke” and held signs that said “Return Locke” and “Rise Up for Mr. Locke.” - Teachers could be seen watching through open doors, first-floor windows, and second-floor windows, with many wearing red shirts in solidarity to their union.
“The more that we share our story, the better chance we have of him remaining at East.”- Leah Molavi ('27)
- An Instagram account under the username “dfmupdates” was created to publicize and promote the walkout- The demonstration was followed by a Change.org petition aimed to demonstrate support for Francis-Maurer’s presence at East - Many students, in passive support through attendance, sat on the football field.