On Jan. 21, the day after president Donald Trump was inaugurated, an estimated 20,000 people marched to the California State Capitol as a part of a Women’s March.
Some of the topics of discussion in the Marches included women’s reproductive rights, equality among the sexes and opposition to Trump’s presidency.
Check back later for a feature on some of the alumni who attended other Women’s Marches in the 370 other locations around the world.
Seniors Kaeleigh Valverde, Avi Bhullar and Alexa Mathisen pose with their homemade posters. (Photo used by permission of Mathisen)
A pair of signs reads "I march for my daughter" and "I march for my mom."
Senior Avi Bhullar holds a poster in front of the California State Capitol. (Photo used by permission of Bhullar).
The Capitol building becomes surrounded by participants in the Women's March. (Photo by Kevin Huang)
Seniors Alexa Mathisen, Kaeleigh Valverde, Avi Bhullar and Marigot Fackenthal stand in the center of a group of protesters. (Photo by Kevin Huang)
Hundreds flock to the park outside of the Capitol building. (Photo by Kevin Huang)
Seniors Marigot Fackenthal, Kevin Huang, Kaeleigh Valverde, two of their friends, seniors Alexa Mathisen and Avi Bhullar and sophomore Bella Mathisen stand on the grass of the Capitol Mall. (Photo by Patty Ryan)
The California state flag with a rainbow at the bottom is waved above the heads of protesters. (Photo by Kevin Huang)
Junior Lily Brown and her parents, Susan and Doug, display their homemade posters. (Photo used by permission of Brown)
A section of the protest raises their posters. (Photo by Patricia Portillo)
A marcher holds a sign that references Carly Simon's song, "You're So Vain." (Photo by Patricia Portillo)
Seniors Alexa Mathisen and Kaeleigh Valverde hold a sign created by Mathisen. (Photo used by permission of Mathisen)
Protesters continue to move toward the Capitol. (Photo by Patricia Portillo)
A man holds a sign that reflects his views by saying "Not usually a sign guy, but holy crap!!" (Photo by Patricia Portillo)
Seniors Kaeleigh Valverde and Avi Bhullar march while holding their posters. (Photo by Alexa Mathisen)
—By Sonja Hansen
