During 1988 democracy uprising, Dagon1 was one of the first high schools in Burma to form student union and participate in the protest boycott marches. Throughout the uprising, members of Dagon1 student union lead their fellow students and teachers in various protest marches.
In 1988, during the democratic revolt, Dagon1 was one of the first schools in Burma to create a student association and participate in boycott protests. Throughout this time, members of the Dagon1 student union led fellow students and teachers in various protest rallies.