by TChris

Students at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California are determined not to let a few bigots define the identity of their school. They took a stand against intolerance by attending a candlelight rally in support of a student who has been the target of vandalism to her home, car, and student locker.

School officials made the community aware of the events after vandals painted the words "Die Fag" in 2 1/2 foot letters on the wall of the school's Keyser Hall. Police say they have not yet identified any suspects.

Students have distributed 600 lavender ribbons to members of the community, who wear them to show their opposition to hatred.

"It's been the best thing. Really diverse groups of students are wearing them on their backpacks, their shoes and their shirts. We see them everywhere," [the junior class president] said.