Holland College celebrates pride with little get-together

By Nash Alonto

Sept. 13, 2023

For second-year International Hospitality Management student Chrystil Baytos, being part of the Pride Patio Party means feeling welcomed and included into the greater community of Charlottetown, especially at Holland College. The one-day event is an initiative of the Holland College Student Union as part of its commitment to celebrate the diversity of the student population. (photo by Nash Alonto)

The Holland College Student Union (HCSU) celebrated its LGBTQ+ community with an outdoor get-together today at the college’s Prince of Wales campus.

Known as the Pride Patio Party, it is an initiative of the HCSU to welcome LGBTQ+ students into the college.

“It’s important that every student at Holland College feels represented and accepted, and events like this demonstrate the (student) union’s commitment to celebrate the diversity of our student population,” said HCSU president Eddie Childs.

Childs hopes the LGBTQ+ community in Holland College knows they are also accepted into the community, as well as in other campuses across P.E.I.

For second-year International Hospitality Management student Chrystil Baytos, participating in the event means she is included into the community, especially in the college.

“For me, it’s important that there are people who accept me as I am so I can be me,” Baytos said.