Twenty staff members and forty-one students from William Cullen Bryant High School took part in a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Together, they walked around the park for over two hours to show their support for those affected by breast cancer and to help spread awareness. It was a meaningful event that brought our school community together for an important cause.

William Cullen Bryant High School participated in this walk to show support for people battling breast cancer and to help spread awareness about the importance of early detection.

“I’m hoping our school could continue to do this through many different student clubs, student government, through health classes as well, to continue to raise awareness around breast cancer, which is not only prevalent in females, but also prevalent in males. So that’s something that we have to as a school community message out, so that everyone understands the importance of going and getting checked, and continue to support this amazing cause,” said Principal Carlyn St. Aubain. “This morning, we just donated a check to all of the cash proceeds that our school raised, and in addition we had an online process as well.”

During the walk, we also asked different students, teachers, and deans why they joined the event.

“This is my third year doing this walk,” Subhan Afee, the Student Government President, told us. “I’m walking because a lot of my friends’ parents have breast cancer, and my friend’s mom passed away because of that, and he’s a really close friend and I felt really bad. That’s one of my morals and I really feel bad for people with breast cancer.

Dean Soukeras also shared his thoughts.

“It feels great, ” he said. “I’ve actually been doing this for a long time, when I was in high school, I was also in a big volunteer club, so at least 13 years or so.”

About his reason for being there, Soukeras said, “Well, obviously all the females in my life, specially my mother, who actually had breast cancer, she’s a survivor, it’s definitely for her, and everybody else who’s fighting for awareness and a cure, for this deadly and definitely very prevalent disease.”

Ms. Scott, an English teacher, said this wasn’t her first time.

“I’ve done this walk when I was a high school student myself and I have pretty much done it every other year, from 2013 to now 2025,” she said. “I’m here today to support breast cancer survivors and to support my school community.”

Ms. Bonsu, an economics teacher, shared how the event made her feel.

“It feels great, I feel like I’m walking for a cause, breast cancer awareness, raising awareness, raising money, especially as a woman who can potentially get breast cancer as well, like it’s important for people to raise awareness, make sure girls are getting checked, and just keep spreading the support and awareness,” Ms Bonsu said.

In the end, this walk showed how much our school community cares. Students, teachers, staff, Vice Principal, and Principal all came together to support an important cause and to stand with people who are fighting breast cancer. Hearing everyone’s reasons for joining showed how personal this issue is and how much it matters to many families. This event reminded us that spreading awareness shouldn’t only happen in October—it should continue all year. By staying informed, supporting each other, and helping through school clubs and activities, we can keep making a difference. William Cullen Bryant High School showed that when we work together, we can bring hope, support, and strength to our community.