Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and Woodbridge High School has many parts in celebrating and participating in Women’s History. Our school brings staff and students together to show support, and celebrate the achievements of female staff members and students alike.
SAC Counselor Valerie Joao at WHS, takes her sophomore girl students to conventions to give them the opportunity to learn about themselves, important women accomplishments in history, how to treat themselves, learn independence, and so much more that makes women great.
“It shows our young girls that people that look like them or sound like them can do whatever they set their mind to and can achieve whatever goal they have,” said Joao. “Having females in positions of power is a great thing for girls to see and hear.”
Joao is a counselor female students can rely on and trust. She is inspirational, will always be willing to help girls achieve their goals, and help them through challenges day by day.
Being a girl in this generation is hard so it is important to educate yourself on history so you can use that information as motivation to be great!
Historically, the situations surrounding gender issues and women being treated unfairly has happened often. In Woodbridge High School, we try to make sure this isn’t the case. Women and men deserve to be equally treated by each other and staff in WHS.
“Many times in sports in general male athletes receive a lot more attention for doing things women do,” said Joao.
Education Is Key
Our student council director Ms. Moldenhauer helps run a spirit week for everyone to feel included and everyone to participate in Women’s History Month.
Moldenhauer suggests every guy educate themselves on Women’s History Month by doing personal research, with CNN10 as a resource she suggested.
“Push down seven times, get up eight,” said Moldenhauer. “Women’s rights often get pushed down and it’s all about making that difference and using your rights in the correct ways and not letting down your guard.”
Boys not being educated about women’s history, women in general, or how to treat women is what is trying to get changed at WHS.
“[They should] Make themselves aware, stand up when other boys try to make jokes about girls, call out behavior, and hold standards,” said Moldenhauer. “[They should] keep up with education for more understanding.”
Women’s History is so much more important than most people think and a lot of people aren’t aware. At Woodbridge High School, we make it our goal to do the opposite and make sure everyone is educated.
“If they can do it, so can you! Go change the world, do big things, and do it while being a GIRL!” said Joao.
