It really opens up a lot of excitement for them to feel included.” “I think for the kids, it really feels like they’re being seen at school and seen in the community. It’s really nice for them to get that affirmation,” Gray said. “A lot of the time, they anticipate being outsiders. Ultimately, the high school agreed to cover the event under the school’s policy, a move that surprised and pleased the teens, according to Annie Gray, the club’s co-advisor.
“If we get this, the whole thing’s a no-go.” “That was the one thing, the single point of failure,” Bywater said. The 20 club members secured a permit from the city of Belfast, found sponsors, raised money for banners, flags and other expenses and grappled with the procuring of liability insurance. Taking on the Pride parade has changed that.