March marks the start of Women’s History Month, and DGS is getting ready to celebrate. With so many female-powered roles at DGS, they are gearing up with t-shirts, posters and fun morning announcements to teach everyone the importance of female empowerment.

The importance of women’s history can impact people in different ways; senior Becca Snouffer shares her perspective on why it is so important to recognize women’s history.

“To me, Women’s History Month is a time for us to connect and come together to celebrate the women who have influenced our lives, whether that’s our family members, friends, teachers, or public figures,” Snouffer said.

Women’s history is vast and represented throughout the whole year. However, DGS is taking the month of March as an opportunity to show its support for its female staff and students.

“It’s important that we celebrate Women’s History Month just to show the progress that women have made in society and the prominent role they play in leadership and positive influence in our society,” said Student Activities Director Jennifer Martinez.

Recognizing women’s history is done with more than just verbal declarations. DGS plans to integrate women’s history into the school in many prominent ways.

“DGS celebrates Women’s History Month in a variety of ways, and it would include selling T-shirts from the bookstore, general morning announcements and posters to draw attention and recognize Women’s History Month,” Martinez said.

Bringing attention to the importance of Women’s History Month is a priority of DGS’. Not only is it important for Women’s History Month to be acknowledged, but it is also important to the school that students understand what women’s history means and why it is so important.

Social studies teacher Tracy Culcasi sheds light on the importance of recognizing women’s history in the curriculum and beyond the month of March.

“I like to try to incorporate women’s history throughout the year and throughout the curriculum. I think that’s important to make sure that we highlight women’s history throughout the curriculum,” Culcasi said.

March is a time to celebrate all of the women who have come before and after those here now. With DGS plans in place to help bring light to the celebration of Women’s History Month, March will be a time for all DGS students and staff to feel empowered.