RCM Unites Against Bullying

R.C. Murphy Junior High School students and staff joined together to commemorate Unity Day on Oct. 22 by blanketing the building in a sea of orange – the official color of bullying prevention.

The event, which was hosted by the school’s PBIS committee in conjunction with National Bullying Prevention Month, symbolized the school’s commitment to increase awareness of bullying and to connect the community together as a school.

During what Murphy called bullying prevention week, the students memorialized how they would end bullying and stand up for kindness on pieces of orange paper, listened to daily announcements on the topic and attended a workshop with renowned speaker Lee Cutler. The completed slips of paper were joined together to create a chain that was displayed outside the school’s library.

During his address, Cutler shared several personal stories and how these life events inspired him to think about the individual he wanted to be. He challenged the students to think about how they would address similar situations; in particular ones dealing with civil and human rights, as well as moments of peer pressure and personal ethics.

Culter conducted a similar program at P.J. Gelinas Junior High School.

Photo provided by the Three Village School District