SGA Holds Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of Florida Parkland Shooting Victims
March 12, 2018
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A student records on Facebook live as the vigil is taking place.
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Students in attendance light the candles at the vigil in remembrance of the Florida Parkland High School shooting victims.
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Press Secretary of SGA, Autumn Hockenbury, leads the vigil.
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Students bow their heads as the group takes a moment of silence for the Florida Parkland shooting victims.
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Rena Andrews steps in and gives a speech on behalf of the Asian Pop Culture’s club president, Quintera Quinn, who could not be there.
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Andrews listens as other students give speeches.
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A member of TKE speaks on behalf of the fraternity.
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James Eversole speaks on behalf of the Gamers’ Society.
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On Monday at 7:30 p.m., the Student Government Association held a candlelight vigil in the Hoosier room in remembrance of the Florida Parkland shooting victims.
The vigil was to be held outside in McCullough Plaza but due to inclement weather, the vigil was moved to the Hoosier room.
Students from organizations such as the Gamers’ Society, Asian Pop Culture Club, TKE, SGA and others were present for the vigil.
During the vigil, students were given the opportunity to give a brief speech about the tragic shooting and gun violence.
Students discussed issues such as gun control and expressed how IU Southeast has come together in unity to express their condolences, despite what political views they may have.
Autumn Hockenbury, press secretary for SGA, states the organization had been planning and preparing the candlelight vigil since the shooting occurred.
“There was about fifty people who showed up, and I would say I was very pleased with the amount,” Hockenbury said. “It’s good to see that many people come together to embrace community. It was great to see such a vast array of students come and show solidarity at this event.”
