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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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contact: Raymok Ketema, ASB President</span></font><font face=Arial><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>On behalf of the Berkeley
High Associated Student Body, we feel it's necessary to address the issue
of firearms being brought onto our <span class=apple-style-span>campus.</span></span></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>First and foremost, the
student body does not condone any type of weaponry or its use on campus.
However, we understand the issue is much more complex than just the weapon
itself. Before any rash changes are made to our school culture, the
community needs to take into account the reason why a student would feel
the need to bring a gun to school.</span></font><font size=2 color="#500050"><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>In order to progress as a
school, we need to not only take necessary security measures, but also
continue to explore ways in which we can reach <span
class=apple-style-span>out to students and make every member of the community
feel safer.</span></span></font><font size=2 color="#500050"><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Once again, the Associated
Student Body does not tolerate any act of violence, physically and
verbally. As we work through this challenge, let's try our best to be
constructive and not destructive in finding solutions for these difficult
issues. </span></font><font size=2 color="#500050"><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Berkeley High is about the
students. It's important that our voices are heard and
respected, <span class=apple-style-span>and we want the BHS community to
know that students will also take a leadership role along with school
administrators to make our campus safe for all students.</span></span></font><font
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Jake Winkelman,
Editor-in-Chief of The Berkeley High Jacket</span></font><font size=2
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
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Student Body President</span></font><font size=2 color="#500050"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#500050'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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Commissioner of Community Relations</span></font><font size=2 color="#500050"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#500050'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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