Category: High School Students

Meet Liz Mooney, One of the National Leaders Collective’s April Leaders of the Month
Liz Mooney | April 17, 2026
Liz Mooney, one of the National Leaders Collective’s leaders of the month, is a Students for Life of America Thaddeus Stevens Fellow and homeschool student from Adamstown, MD. Learn more about Mooney’s activism below. I fight for Life primarily because I am a Christian. If science tells us life begins at conception, why would I not protect preborn babies from

New Student-Organized Billboard Exposes Planned Parenthood’s True Priority; No More Misconceptions on the ‘Healthcare’ They Provide
Clare Troll | April 8, 2026
As a high school senior and a fellow with Students for Life of America over the past year, I’ve begun to notice a lack of knowledge about Planned Parenthood in my community. In conversations, abortion supporters described the “many” other services Planned Parenthood offers besides abortion, while Pro-Lifers questioned the same thanks to Planned Parenthood’s deceptive commercials. To bridge this gap, my group and I decided

Meet Elise Vander Bleek, One of the National Leaders Collective’s February Leaders of the Month
Natalee Wilson | February 19, 2026
Elise Vander Bleek, one of the National Leaders Collective‘s leaders of the month, is a Students for Life of America Thaddeus Stevens Fellow attending Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling, Illinois. Learn more about Vander Bleek’s activism below. I am involved in the pro-life movement because I was raised to know right from wrong. Abortion is the murder of an

How Students Can Achieve Balance: Advice from a 3x Students for Life Fellow
Ella Schumacher | February 19, 2026
I have participated in three of Students for Life’s fellowship programs, and every year I have learned something new. However, each year I am reminded of one important skill that is needed to develop excellence: balance. I am not only a William Wilberforce Fellow; I also work as a Sidewalk Advocate Coordinator with Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo and lead

Congrats to our January Group of the Month, Big Valley Christian Students for Life!
Danise Rees | February 12, 2026
This school year, Big Valley Christian Students for Life is building more than just momentum—they’re building a legacy. With a strong leadership team, intentional onboarding, and a clear vision for the future, this group is laying the groundwork for pro‑life activism that will continue well beyond graduation. This year, the group kicked off with a welcome info session in Fall 2025, inviting new students to learn about the

Meet Michele Kirkham, One of National Leaders Collective’s October Leaders of the Month
Michele Kirkham | October 17, 2025
Michele Kirkham, one of the National Leaders Collective’s (NLC) leaders of the month, is a Students for Life of America (SFLA), Thaddeus Stevens Fellow attending Creekside High School in St. John’s, Florida. Learn more about Kirkham’s activism below. I joined the pro-life movement because so many women and families are being lied to by the abortion lobby. There are such dark and twisted things happening in the abortion industry that cannot be

Standing Up with Conviction: Puerto Rican Students for Life Group Fights Bullying & Discrimination
Marcos Melendez | October 16, 2025
I never imagined that trying to start a student club would lead to intimidation and even threats to my fundamental American rights. My name is Marcos Meléndez Carrasquillo, and I’m a senior at University Gardens High School. I set out to create a space where students who value the dignity of every human Life could gather and exchange ideas: a Students for Life group. Instead, I encountered serious concerns about how

University Gardens High School Named September Group for the Month!
Kristen Marais | September 30, 2025
Our first Pro-Life Generation (PLG) high school group at University Gardens High School in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, is now Students for Life of America’s (SFLA) September Group of the Month! This comes shortly after becoming an official chartered group just earlier this month, making the honor even more special. While the group had meetings, trainings, and events over the summer, it was time to get the ball rolling this fall and get

81 Protests, 36 States, and One Clear Message: STOP PHARMACY ABORTIONS
Jordan Butler | September 30, 2025
Last week, Students for Life of America (SFLA) made national waves with its second “Stop Pharmacy Abortions” Week of Protests, mobilizing the Pro-Life Generation (PLG) across more than 81 events in 36 states. From coast to coast, passionate advocates gathered outside pharmacies, including major chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, to demand an end to the distribution of Chemical Abortion Pills. The week was packed with powerful moments and courageous activism. One of the

Predator in the Classroom? California Teacher Reportedly Raped Student, Pushed Abortion
Jordan Butler | September 24, 2025
After an investigation was launched into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia after staff at Centreville High School allegedly used school funds to arrange abortions for minors without parental consent, California is now facing its own deeply troubling scandal. A teacher at a Walnut Creek charter school is being sued for allegedly raping and impregnating a female student—and then begging her to get an abortion to protect his

