By Jessie Taylor
2/16/2012
In October 1973, Pro-Life supporters became worried that January 22, 1974 would fly by without adequately memorializing the Supreme Court's hotly-contested Roe vs. Wade decision regarding abortion. Therefore, the first “March for Life” was held on the West Steps of the Capitol on January 22, 1974. The crowd was estimated to contain 20,000 committed protestors. This non-profit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian organization has now grown into annual event with the agenda of spreading a Pro-Life message. The “March for Life” website noted that 2012 has had the most successful turn out in the event’s history. Thousands of spirited people from all over the world came to join this immensely powerful political movement. A few of Neoga's own residents even joined the march. Ellie Walk, Allie Keck, Heather Baker, Mikaela Walk, Becky Walk, Megan Moran, and Katie Bell were all in attendance this year. NHS Senior Becky Walk stated, "It was really cool to see everyone from all over the country come together to support one cause." Furthermore, the organization has an anniversary march planned for Friday, January 25, 2013.
Pic 1 caption: NHS students participate in the annual “March for Life”
(L-R): Mikaela Walk, Beck Walk, Heather Baker, and Allie Keck
Pic 2 caption: The crowd overcomes inclement weather during the event.
