“This global movement was likely the largest climate mobilization in history,” commented Seniors Eliza Shapiro ‘20 and Caitlin Monsky ‘20, heads of the HS Environment Club. “What was even more important was that this was a youth-led movement, and we, as students, were taking action.” 

"I thought it was impactful when people were all chanting in unison. It showed that a lot of people were supporting the same cause, and it was very loud and inspiring," said 7th grader Ava Rubinstein '25. "Dalton teaches its students to always respect the community. For the whole year in Second Grade, we learned about how important it was to recycle. Now everybody at Dalton knows how much recycling really does help our climate."

 

Prior to the march, Dalton’s HS Environment Club created handmade signs as a rallying cry for change. As a followup to the Climate Strike, Dalton’s Environment Club is organizing a panel of guest visitors who work in various environmental fields to speak with Dalton students about what they can do as individuals, and as a school community, to combat climate change. The club also plans to continue environment-related service trips, such as volunteering at urban rooftop farms to learn sustainability techniques and volunteer at local food pantries.

 

“The Climate March was a good example of students acting outside of the Dalton community and contributing to important causes,” said Eliza and Caitlin. “Dalton students are willing to sacrifice things that are important to them, such as class time, to fight against an injustice they believe is of great significance.”