Events

RHS GSA’s Annual Poetry Jam

“Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”

Wednesday, April 9th

6:30 – 9:00 pm

Raritan High School Cafeteria

Come enjoy a warm, engaging atmosphere where you can soak in the beauty and inspiration of poetry!

Tickets:

$5 in advance

$6 at the door

Poetry Readers Enter for FREE!

Students Talk Back: Former Scarlet Knights Coach Mike Rice and Area Youth on 20/20

Local GLSEN student leaders and GSA members talk with Mike Rice, former Rutgers University Basketball coach this Friday night, November 8th 10pm on ABC’s 20/20. The discussion will cover leadership, the power of our words, and more. Please tune in to witness this important conversation. The former Scarlet Knight coach apologizes and

GLSEN Central Jersey chapter helped organize this event, and leader Carol Watchler had this to say to the youth present:
“I just want to tell you what a phenomenal group they were yesterday morning. Your questions and comments were insightful, well-stated and very to the point. Little did I know that you would also demonstrate some amazing skills on the basketball court, too.”

Broadcast information: Friday November 8th at 10pm (ET) on ABC affiliates nationally.

GSA Forum!

Screen Shot 2013-11-03 at 1.24.39 PMIt’s that time of year again, where students from all over New Jersey convene to listen, learn, and provide meaningful support to their LGBTQ peers and allies. The 10th annual NJ GSA Forum will be taking place on Saturday November 16th at the South Brunswick High School.

This year’s keynote is with Ash Beckham, LGBTQ activist, who was made famous for the talk given at IGNITE! Boulder. wWe are more than tickled to have such strong leadership and support with us this year.

We also have special guest James Clementi from the Tyler Clementi Foundation joining us.
Register yourself, your students and GSA! We will see you there!

Saturday, November 16, 9am-4pm
South Brunswick High School
Rutgers UBHC/Bridge Center
750 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction NJ

May 5th: Walk for the Cure, Join the NJ AIDS Walk

The NJ AIDS Walk is a collaborative effort of the state’s leading HIV/AIDS service and support programs. On SUNDAY, MAY 5TH, 2013 in 5 locations across NJ, at exactly the same time of day, thousands of people will walk in solidarity in support of people living with HIV/AIDS in our area. There are more than 35,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in NJ. Please join us in fighting this pandemic by walking with us in the 2013 NJ AIDS Walk. (Visit NJAIDSWalk.org for more information)

Date: Sunday, May 5, 2013
Time: Registration: 11:00 am
Walk Starts: 1:30 pm
Location: The Center in Asbury Park
806 Third Ave,
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

May 15: Raritan HS’s GSA presents the 4th Annual Poetry Slam!

Get ready to jam at Raritan H.S. GSA’s
4th ANNUAL Poetry Slam!

May 15th @ 6:30 pm
Only $6/person

Listen to cool poems! Listen to cool readers!

Chill with words that:
• Wrap around you
• Warm you
• Crack you up
• Move you to tears
• Bring out our humanity

Raritan H.S. Cafeteria, 419 middle road, Hazlet
(contact lskop@hazlet.org for more info)

Sponsored by the Gay Straight Alliance at RHS