OWASSO — Dozens of people, including Owasso High School students, gathered outside the East Campus on Monday to advocate for LGBTQ rights and stricter anti-bullying policies in the wake of Nex Benedict’s death.
Seniors Kadence Morris (third from left) and Delphi Lewis observe a moment of silence with others during a student walkout Monday at Owasso High School in response to the death of Nex Benedict. Activists and groups from outside school participated, as well.
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Olivia Cotter (left) and Finn Allen protest in front of Owasso High School during a student walkout Monday in response to the death of Nex Benedict.
An anti-LGBTQ protester (left) who declined to give his name is confronted across the street from Owasso High School during a student walkout Monday in response to the death of Nex Benedict. Police intervened, but no arrests were made after the altercation.
An Owasso police officer works to de-escalate a tense situation Monday when an anti-LGTBQ protester (not shown) was confronted during a student walkout at Owasso High School.
Freshman Starry Benavides (left), freshman Hazel Shaw and senior Kadence Morris protest during a student walkout at Owasso High School on Monday in response to the death of Nex Benedict.
Senior Isaac Duffield (center) and others protest in front of Owasso High School during Monday’s student walkout in response to the death of Nex Benedict.
Freshman Starry Benavides participates in a student walkout at Owasso High School on Monday.
Nikita Payne (right), who is not an Owasso student, protests Monday during a student walkout at Owasso High School.
Owasso junior Brenden Warlick (left) and others sit on the school sign during Monday’s student walkout at Owasso High School in response to the death of Nex Benedict.
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Feb. 25, 2024 photos by Mike Simons, Tulsa World. Benedict’s high-profile death has caught the attention of millions across the globe.
Photos: Vigil held Sunday night in Owasso for Nex Benedict
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Desha Love participates in a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok. Love knew Bendedict.
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Kyle and Leah Mitchell and Elizabeth Sinclair, 13, during a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok. Sinclair is Leah's daughter.
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People participate in a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
Owasso Vigil
Items placed at a memorial on stage during a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
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Skylar Boyd palces items at a memorial on a stage after a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
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Event organizer Anna Richardson speaks during a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
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People participate in a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
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Patricia Saquilo (left) and her daughter Allyson Andrade,13, and Hadley Mayopulos, 13, participated in a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict on Sunday in Owasso.
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Milo Harrowa (left), 16, and Eli Lynne, 17, participate in a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict on Sunday in Owasso.
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Dawn Markle and and her son Evan Markle of Adair participate in a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso.
Owasso Vigil
Items placed at a memorial on stage during a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
Owasso Vigil
Law enforcement personnel stand on the roof of the police station to keep watch on a community candlelight vigil for Nex Benedict Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 in Owasso, Ok.
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