THE ORIGIN BEHIND OUR NAME: "HERd"
THE ORIGIN BEHIND OUR NAME: "HERd"
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The name "HERd" has many different hidden messages that truly showcase what our team strives for: empowering and promoting the inclusivity of the girls and women of our Los Angeles community.
We wanted to choose a name that emphasized the idea of a group/union that walks simultaneously towards a shared goal: a herd. Our shared goal is to create a haven for the ladies in our community to know they have someone they could reach out to for help.
The word "herd" and "heard" are homophones. The word HEARD holds such great value because it lets us know that OUR VOICES will be HEARD and treated as equal to our male counterparts.
We capitalized the first three letters ("her"; the female pronoun) and Girls Build an all-girls initiative.
WE ARE: HERd from Larchmont Charter School
WE ARE: HERd from Larchmont Charter School
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Site Counselor
Site Counselor
FACULTY ADVISOR
STACEY MAHONY
STACEY MAHONY
I have been the faculty advisor for six years, now, and have loved seeing this organization grow each year. Our girls are so dedicated and hardworking; they truly give me hope for the future.
I am proud to be working with this group of strong women!
Leader of HERd
Leader of HERd
WRITING
AFRAH ALAM
AFRAH ALAM
GRADE: 12th
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: Hello! I joined HERd because I wanted to join a safe space with girls to help other girls in my community. HERd has helped me interact with other girls my age and figure out ways to give back to the community.
Leader of HERd
Leader of HERd
WRITING
AVERY HIPOLITO
AVERY HIPOLITO
GRADE: 12th
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I have been thoroughly interested in HERd ever since my sophomore year. I am interested in aiding my Los Angeles community, as well as being part of a community of young women who impact their area and help grow and support other women around them. I'm an intersectional feminist and enjoy planning and pursuing projects to better my community.
Leader of HERd
Leader of HERd
WEBSITE
NAZIAH RABBANI
NAZIAH RABBANI
GRADE: 11th
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd my freshman year of high school, and have stayed ever since. The active teamwork, cooperation, and creativity that it takes throughout the year for each of the projects we create/participate in feel really fulfilling to be a part of. Ultimately, HERd has allowed me to venture out and dip my toes into various different projects and feel as though I am doing something for my community, that is beneficial and allowing for change to take place.
Leader of HERd
Leader of HERd
PHOTOGRAPHY
MELIS PAZ SOLDAN
MELIS PAZ SOLDAN
GRADE: 12th
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined GirlsBuild in my sophomore year because I wanted to try something new. I wanted to see what joining an all-girls group was like, what I could do with it, and how I could make my and other girls' voices heard. Now, I’m in my third and final year as a member of GirlsBuild and I can’t wait to see what we can do.
Leader of HERd
Leader of HERd
SOCIAL MEDIA
STEPHANIE ZARATE
STEPHANIE ZARATE
GRADE: 12th
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: Hey my name is Stephanie Zárate and I am a senior here at Larchmont Charter School. I joined the HERd because I wanted to join the community where they make an impact in the community but also support women here at LFP.
HERd Member
PRISCILLA SYNN
PRISCILLA SYNN
GRADE: 9th
ROLE: ZINE ART SUB-COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined girls build because I love supporting girls, even if I don’t know them! Of course I’m still learning as a person, but through girls build I want to improve myself as well to help others into being more aware:) Discussing topics and expressing them with something I like, art, was something I was able to get through girls build ! ✩彡 ･ﾟ *:
HERd Member
ALISA KHOMUTETSKY
ALISA KHOMUTETSKY
GRADE: 11th
ROLE: SOCIAL MEDIA SUB-COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd because I thought it was a great way to gather with other females in the Larchmont community and talk about whatever we want to and what we would want the rest of the community to be aware of.
HERd Member
CHARLOTTE GRIMES
CHARLOTTE GRIMES
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: EDITING SUB-COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd because it felt like a good way to learn more about how young people can make differences in their communities, and I wanted to get more involved in programs that would make positive impacts. I also liked that Girls Build lets us be creative and work with other people, so I thought it would be a cool experience!
HERd Member
SOFIE WERNER
SOFIE WERNER
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: ARTICLE SUB-COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?:
HERd Member
JEBA CHOWDHURY
JEBA CHOWDHURY
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: WEBSITE SUB-COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I decided to join HERd because it is one of the only female identifying clubs that aims to voice the opinions of girls at Larchmont. I also wanted to be part of a community that aimed at "girls supporting girls."
HERd Member
ALYSSA AURE
ALYSSA AURE
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: SOCIAL MEDIA SUB - COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: The reason I joined HERd is to help the voices of young girls and women to be known and celebrated. I hope to contribute to the empowerment of women and make a change.
HERd Member
RAE BUSH
RAE BUSH
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: SOCIAL MEDIA SUB-COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?:
HERd Member
AYYA BALLOUARD
AYYA BALLOUARD
GRADE: 11th
ROLE: PHOTOGRAPHY SUB-COMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: Hi, my name is Ayya and I joined GirlsBuild because I wanted to speak out about issues and be in the community.
HERd Member
CIRA MEJIA
CIRA MEJIA
GRADE: 11th
ROLE: ART SUB-COMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: Hi I'm Cira, I joined HERd because I wanted to be apart of an empowering community and give back through being involved.
HERd Member
CAROLYNE LIM
CAROLYNE LIM
GRADE: 9th
ROLE: ART - SUB COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd because I wanted a way to express myself, as a female. And also to grow alongside other girls, like me!
HERd Member
NAOMI FARKAS
NAOMI FARKAS
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: ART AND WRITING SUB COMMITTEES
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I wanted to uplift the voices of women and marginalized people in my community and beyond. I think it's a wonderful way to flex my creative muscles while working towards a cause I believe in!
HERd Member
ROSE MATHEU
ROSE MATHEU
GRADE: 10th
ROLE: PHOTOTOGRAPHY COMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I joined HERd because my sister used to be apart of it when it was girls build. I wanted a place where I could be myself and where I could help and uplift other girls. This is one of the only places where girls can freely speak their voices and opinions, and I really love that.
HERd Member
AVERY OWEN-LARA
AVERY OWEN-LARA
GRADE: 11
ROLE: WRITING - SUB COMMITTEE
WHY DID I JOIN HERd?: I was really interested in being part of a group whose purpose was lifting up women and women's voices. This year I am very passionate about the articles my committee is writing and bringing attention to issues that occur outside and within Larchmont.
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