Amber Lee ‘24
St. Mark’s makes continuous efforts to help spread antiracism. Students are encouraged to discuss issues and their thoughts during advisory times, some classes, and especially the annual C&E day. All of our community members are trying their best to educate each other, and there are multiple opportunities for students themselves to explore the subject. I interviewed Mr. Corazzini, the director of wellness, about his thoughts on St. Mark’s efforts and the events.
Mr. Corazzini:
“We have started to do a better job of becoming an antiracist school here at St. Mark’s. There have been opportunities to have a conversation in athletics, faculty meetings, and on C and E day. I do believe that there should be more opportunities across disciplines to engage in thorough discussions about social justice in the community. So we should not be doing one-off conversations rather the work should be continued across the curriculum in all of your courses, humanities or STEM.
I was blown away by the work done by the Pathway Prefects in helping to facilitate all of the breakout sessions. In the past, I do not remember the students playing such a vital role in the day. It was interesting as an adult to listen to different perspectives and to continue to develop a full version of who I am by being attentive to what our student community was actually saying this past Wednesday. There is a lot of room for growth both as an individual and as a school community but if we pay attention to what our constituents are saying and what they are in need of we will move forward in becoming a truly anti-racist school.
It is essential for everyone to eagerly participate in stopping antiracism, and one of those ways is to be active in the opportunities St. Mark’s provides for everyone. All of us must always seek to improve, both as individuals and as the whole community.”