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Photo Essay: Branson students walkout to protest ICE

By Alyssa Huang

February 14, 2026

"The experience gave me hope and confidence seeing how many high school students took action to make our voice heard," Cade Bouligny '28 said.

“The experience gave me hope and confidence seeing how many high school students took action to make our voice heard,” Cade Bouligny ’28 said.

“The experience gave me hope and confidence seeing how many high school students took action to make our voice heard,” Cade Bouligny ’28 said.

“It was a moment of unity where the community came together with courage and purpose to show that our voices matter,” said Isabella Lopez ’27.

“I think that we, the next generation, have the power and the authority to make change in our world and our state and in our communities,” said Barbara Hernandez ’26

Branson students and students from Archie Williams High School joined one another in a walkout against ICE.

“I come from an immigrant family, so the walkout gave me a chance to stand up for those who can’t,” said Andrea Martinez ’28

“The walkout was important to me because I was out there representing my family,” Isabella Lopez ’27 said

“I remember we were marching across the street and Archie said ‘Oh we love you Branson…thank you for coming’. It was heartwarming to hear that and feel like we had a bigger community than our smaller community at Branson,” said Barbara Hernandez ’26.

Branson and Archie Williams students planned to meet one another in downtown San Anselmo and afterwards march to Red Hill.

“To me, it was incredible how many people showed their support and love during the walkout. I felt so much energy and passion in the air,” Portia Pflaum ’27 said.

“Being an organizer of the walkout, I realized how impactful student leadership can be,” said Andrea Martinez ’28.

“I think that the walkout was really impactful, but it should not just stop there. People should look for other ways to get involved like protesting and standing up for the people who can’t themselves,” said Andrea Martinez ’28.

About the Contributor

Alyssa Huang

Alyssa Huang, Photo Editor

Alyssa Huang serves as photo editor and first joined The Blazer in 2023.