By Rhea Raymond
The Crenshaw Middle School 8th Grade Class completed the design and installation of a new tile mural at the entrance to the school’s habitat. This mural was made by all students and staff from the 2013-14 school year as a commitment to “Rachel’s Challenge”. We would like to thank Jimmy Lumpkins for installing the mural and Seaside Lumber who provided all the materials for the installation.
The mural was completed and the installation was designed by the 8th grade class
L-R Row 1: Jason Ortiz, Michael Tovar, Paulina Cruz, Sarah Campbell Row2: Nivek Silvestre, Jacob Hinkle, Kadryn Baxter, Addam Hodshire, Zachary Munsch, Yessica Trevino (not pictured)
Rachel’s Challenge includes a series of student empowering, educator motivating programs and strategies called the Awaken the Learner Five-step School Improvement Process that equips students and adults to create and sustain safe, caring and supportive learning environments essential for academic achievement. The programs are 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. Shortly before her death she wrote, “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go.” http://www.rachelschallenge.org/big-picture/about-rachels-challenge/
(This article published 6/8/2015)
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How wonderful to have our youth involved in Rachel’s Challenge! Can’t wait to see it in person. Great job kids!!