text: A Pennsylvania high school is attracting national media attention for all the wrong reasons after a group of students organized a so-called Anti-Gay Day protest, with future events scheduled. The organizers of the homophobic protest at McGuffey High School in Washington County encouraged anyone who shared their bigoted stance to show support by wearing a flannel shirt to school and writing 'Anti-Gay' on their hands. The event was held last Thursday and students report that openly gay pupils also had Bible verses pined to their lockers and were physically bullied by the so-called protesters. Scroll down for video . A number of the anti-gay protesters proudly shared photos of them wearing flannel shirts on social media platforms such as Instagram . Pupils also wrote 'Anti-Gay' on the hands along with a cross as part of their protests apparantly a reaction to a Day Of Silence events for bullied LBGT students the previous day . 'It hurts me to see how rude and cruel, and some of these people were my friends before this started,' Zoe Johnson told WPXI. She was one of a number of pupils who the previous day had observed the nationally recognized Day Of Silence, an event aimed at drawing attention to gay and lesbian bullying and harassment in schools. As part of their protest, Johnson and the other dozen members of the school's Gay-Straight Alliance had worn black, painted rainbows on their faces, and remained silent for much of the day. Thursday's Anti-Gay Day protest is understood to have been a reaction to the previous day's event. It is estimated that somewhere between 50 and 100 students took part in the Anti-Gay event and many openly shared photos on social media of them dressed in their flannel shirts. 'They had a very silent, respectful day of action, and then they came to school on Thursday to an organized backlash,' Kathy Cameron, chair of the board of directors of the Washington County Gay Straight Alliance, told BuzzFeed. The organizers of the school's anti-gay movement have promised further clothing-related protests this week . 'The instigators, the bullies, seemed to be very proud of their efforts and posted many smiling pictures online.' It is believed the students chose the shirts because they are a common item of clothing found in most wardrobes. The organizers of the anti-gay movement have promised further clothing-related protests this week including wearing orange. Students have also reported seeing a 'lynch list' circulating the school of LBGT students who participated in the Day Of Silence event. Concerned students and parents have called on school authorities to act and Dr. Erica Kolat, superintendent of McGuffey School District, has released a statement. 'Yesterday afternoon, April 16, 2015, allegations of harassment were brought to the attention of our administration. McGuffey School District, along with school police officers, continue to investigate all allegations,' she said. 'We will follow our Student Code of Conduct, and file legal citations, as warranted. We resolve to ensure that all children can grow and learn in a safe, supportive environment free from discrimination.' Students have also reported seeing a 'lynch list' curculating the school of LBGT students who participated in the Day Of Silence event .
target: The organizers of the protest at McGuffey High School  encouraged anyone who shared their bigoted stance to show support by wearing a flannel shirt .
  The event was held last Thursday and students report that openly gay pupils were also physically bullied .
  A number of the anti-gay protesters proudly shared photos of them wearing flannel shirts on social media platforms such as Instagram .
  Thursday's event appeared to be a reaction to a Day Of Silence events for bullied LBGT students held the previous day .