The walkout: Students stand for their rights

Around 200 students at West Chicago Community High School participated in the “Walkout” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest, which occurred nationwide, on Jan. 30. The protest was posted on social media, encouraging students and staff to participate in a peaceful walkout at 12:30 p.m.

This protest became the talk in the halls on Friday morning. The student body felt the pull to come together and protest their rights.

At 9 a.m., Superintendent Kurt Johansen sent out a pre-action email to students and parents…

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