PERSON: John Provenzano

​John Provenzano is a 10-year-old fourth-grade student from Martin County, Florida, who gained attention in May 2021 for expressing concerns about his school’s mask mandate. During a school board meeting, John addressed the board, stating that wearing masks was “dehumanizing” and highlighted perceived inconsistencies, such as teachers removing masks while instructing students to keep theirs on. He also mentioned experiencing headaches and feelings of claustrophobia due to prolonged mask-wearing.

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