Samantha describes that she dressed up and participated in the pride parade because "it's a lot of fun and I do it to be a part of a community. I don't have parents who would let me do something like this normally, so it's a great opportunity."

The two students spoke about how the "Me Too" movement does not have enough publicity, and should be more widely recognized, one of the goals of Awareness Week. Taylor Bofenkamp stated that this cause is important to her because "it's really important to be aware of it, especially in this generation."

The following day, the color was orange, raising awareness for gun violence. A Menlo-Atherton staff member said "I don't like guns whatsoever. I think it is important because a lot of us [on campus] obviously care about this issue of gun violence." She continued, "It's good to know that there are like-minded people who all want the same thing." A sophomore, Sybelle Paulsen, also spoke on the matter, claiming that she dressed up "to tell the adults in my life that I am a child. I shouldn't have to wear orange, or campaign for gun control... the adults in my life should be taking action."

Malone Lohmann stated that this cause is important to him because "a lot of people are losing their lives to substance abuse." He added that he has "many relatives who have struggled with substance abuse," one of the reasons he participated in the awareness day.