Features editor David Edelman ’22 attended the climate march in Philadelphia on September 20.
–
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0455-640x853.jpg?resize=480%2C640)
A mom who was attending the rally with her kids asked to take a picture of Maya Wernick ’22 and her sign.
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/651BD100-2ADA-4C8F-8485-3733B7F2A45D-563x1000.jpg?resize=422%2C750)
Several Haverford students with their homemade signs.
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0459-640x480.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
The marchers included thousands of high school students from around the Philadelphia area
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/3595F65C-0580-44CF-9CF9-1E2DFD2FA84A-640x360.jpg?resize=640%2C360)
After running into each other at the rally, about twenty Haverford students decided to take a photo together.
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0468-640x480.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Rallying in front of Philadelphia City Hall, led by youth organizers in the Sunrise Movement
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0472-640x853.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
Sophie Schleifer ’22, supported by Will Harris-Braun ’22
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0481-640x480.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Several teenage activists spoke about their families’ experiences with climate change. Others performed music for the audience
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0475-640x480.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
“I’m 13 years old and I’m here striking for my generation’s future!” exclaimed one speaker
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0479-640x480.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
After about an hour, the crowd marched south, chanting slogans and encouraging passers-by to join in.
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0485-640x480.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Turning back towards City Hall.
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0490-640x853.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
Tri-Co allies: Matthew Neils and Jennifer Paige, both Swarthmore ’22
![](https://i0.wp.com/haverfordclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_0491-640x853.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
Swarthmore students that came to the strike with their chapter of Sunrise Movement
Be First to Comment