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Rachel's Challenge program inspires students to make a difference
Students commit to continue Rachel's legacy

Photo from Rachel's Challenge assemblyDec. 8, 2010—The Schalmont school community came together in December to hear an inspiring story that has empowered them to want to make a difference in the world.

Participants heard the true story of a remarkable young girl—Rachel Joy Scott—who believed her life would impact the world. Rachel was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Her acts of kindness and compassion coupled with the contents of her six diaries have become the foundation for Rachel's Challenge—one of the most life-changing school programs in America. Her message of starting a chain reaction challenged everyone to do five things:

  • Eliminate prejudice by looking for the best in others
  • Choose positive influences and role models in life
  • Dare to dream - set goals - keep a journal of your actions
  • Kind words + little acts of kindness = HUGE results
  • Start a chain reaction of kindness 

The assembly was followed by an interactive training session involving more than 60 middle and high school students that showed them how to sustain the momentum created by the assembly. Students are currently forming a Friends of Rachel Club to start a chain reaction of kindness.

The assembly's powerful message was also reinforced through a one-hour presentation geared toward parents. Similar to the student assembly, the evening program provided parents with tips to help reinforce their child's positive decisions.

To learn more about the award-winning program, visit rachelschallenge.org.   

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