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Photo: Kennedy Middle School Accepts Rachel's Challenge
The student body at Kennedy Middle School took a group photo Monday after signing a pledge to support Rachel's Challenge.
Kennedy Middle School showed their support Monday for Rachel’s Challenge by taking a group photo after a forming a Friends of Rachel's student club.
Rachel’s Challenge is based on the writings and life of 17-year-old Rachel Scott who was the first student killed at Columbine High School in 1999. Rachel left a legacy of reaching out to those who were different, who were picked on by others, or who were new at her school.
From these writings, Rachel’s Challenges were created including:
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- Look for the best in others to eliminate prejudice.
- Dare to dream by writing down goals down and keep a journal.
- Choose your positive influences in your life.
- Speak with kindness to one another. Words can hurt or heal.
- Start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion with family and friends.
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