Allies
ShOUT is not about division. ShOUT is about integration - many Shads feel alienated from the Shad community because of their
sexuality. At the end of the program (as any Shad can attest) you are within probably one of the closest, most accepting groups
that you will ever be in in your life. Imagine how disheartening it would be to know that fact and yet still believe that you would be rejected
if they only knew the truth. The point of ShOUT is show not only that there are more of us out there that feel the same way, but
to prove that even if the truth is known, Shad Valley transcends such trivial distinctions and embraces all it's alumni equally.
Thus, this list is a place for our straight friends - our allies - to speak out and asure those of GLBT Shads from every program
that it makes no difference. A Shad is a shad is a shad. Full stop.
So if you are a straight Shad, and you do in fact feel this way, please take a moment to add yourself to the list below.
Your affirmation, though simple, will have a profound effect, I guarantee.
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This zone is declared safe! Regardless of race, ethnicity, national orgin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age,
and ability, you will be treated and respected as a human being. Ignorance, bigotry, and harassment will not be tolerated.
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