Julian Glasser, Orcas High School junior, was the organizing force behind the largest-ever Orcas Island Earth Day parade on April 22.

Aided by biology teacher Gregory Books, Glasser made and distributed posters and encouraged people to carpool, or walk or bicycle on that day. Several students helped announce the parade by painting the tank, especially Piper Hayworth.

Glasser also contacted Eric Morris of Orbis World Globes, who donated a 10-foot diameter Giant Orbis World Globe. The globe, which is made with NASA satellite imagery, weighs about 70 pounds, and was carried by a team of eighth-graders.

“I would argue that everyday is Earth Day,” said Julian. “It’s a good gesture and it’s fun to express our concern for the environment.”

Various grade school and high school classes made banners for the parade. Between 50 and 100 people lined North Beach Road and Prune Alley to see the parade, Glasser estimates, “a pretty good crowd for Orcas.” Dad Charlie Glasser handed his son a sandwich to eat while en route, and then it was back to the school.