Honoring a Classmate’s Memory
The Port Jefferson School community was out in full force at the Out of
the Darkness walk, held recently at Jones Beach. Dozens of students and
staff members walked as part of Team Dylan, which honors the memory of
Port Jefferson student Dylan Berger. Collectively, the school community
raised $2,490 through the school’s Gay Straight Alliance, the
International Club and a staff dress-down day. The funds will directly
benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
“We are proud of the many students who step up to help raise awareness
on suicide and depression,” Kristin Britt, adviser to the GSA said.
“When they foster a better understanding of themselves and their friends
and classmates, they gain the capacity for empowerment and help in
sharing the fact that there are always safe outlets, supportive
environments and always someone to talk to.”