We are five Juniors at Masterman High School. Our names are Nia Weeks, Tatiana Bennett, Taryn Flaherty, Alison Fortenberry, and Aden Gonzalez. We are working as a team this fall to submit an application for a Pennsylvania historical landmark commemorating the 1967 Black Student Walkout. In the 2018-2019 school year we each competed individually in the National History Day Competition, winning in regionals, states, and for some even nationals. This push for the plaque stems from a learned appreciation for local history and our hope that the state will recognize the role of young people during this time. We feel that those who risked their lives and partook in the walkout deserve recognition for their contribution to the nation’s history.

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