By Carlos Esparza Posted June 1, 2011
A wise girl named Rachel Scott once said, “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.”
On May 11, Cody Hodges, a presenter of Rachel’s Challenge, visited Lowry High School to share his message.
Like every other assembly, students filed into the bleachers to sit with their friends and discover the message of the school assembly.
First, the audience heard of the horrible Columbine High School shooting. As the assembly progressed, the students learned about the life of Rachel Scott. Her goals and ambitions were concerned with the amelioration of the lives of people. Whoever it may be, she dared to show compassion. By outlining a few simple guidelines, Rachel Scott changed the lives of many teenagers. Below are the guidelines she set out:
- Eliminate Prejudice – by looking for the best in others
- Dare to Dream, Set Goals, Keep a Journal.
- Choose your Influences – input determines output.
- Kind Words, Small acts of kindness equal HUGE impact.
- Start a Chain Reaction with family and friends.
With all the occurrences at Lowry, Rachel’s Challenge has the ability to motivate people to change. When the assembly ended, many students lined up to sign a banner, stating they had accepted Rachel’s Challenge. Have you accepted the challenge?
