Herd around the Halls: Rachel’s Challenge

Amanda Corrao, Perspectives writer
May 9, 2014

The Rachel’s Challenge assembly was a interesting experience for CHS. The effect it had on the CHS students and faculty can be described as both positive and negative. Rachel Scott was a victim of the Columbine shooting in 1999. Rachel had many inspirations and ideas of how the world could be a better place if people were kind. Rachel’s Challenge was started off by her parents after her death because her writing was inspirational.

Rachel Scott once 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.”

We asked CHS students and teachers, “Did you think the Rachel’s Challenge assembly was effective?”

Grant Shughart, 10th grade: I feel like Rachel’s Challenge only effected the school for that day and the day after. Then things just went back to normal.
Grant Shughart, 10th grade: “I feel like Rachel’s Challenge only affected the school for that day and the day after. Then things just went back to normal.
John McGuire: "I believe Rachel’s Challenge was a powerful call to action for students to create a positive and uplifting environment we need daily reminders to help us stay focused on our goals."
John McGuire, English teacher: “I believe Rachel’s Challenge was a powerful call to action for students to create a positive and uplifting environment. We need daily reminders to help us stay focused on our goals.”
Kuljit Saguu 11th grade: Yes, for certain people. Some of us took it to heart because they realized that bullying and hurting people isn’t right and they learned everyday isn’t a given. Life is always taken for granted.
Kuljit Saguu, 11th grade: “Yes, for certain people. Some of us took it to heart because they realized that bullying and hurting people isn’t right and they learned everyday isn’t a given. Life is always taken for granted.”
Kelly Miller, 9th grade: Yeah it was because it makes you think about how your life can change in seconds. It teaches you to not take advantage of what you have and to appreciate your family and life! It helps you change your attitude about school and just everyday life. It challenges you to change who you are to become a better person.
Kelly Miller, 9th grade: “Yeah it was [effective] because it makes you think about how your life can change in seconds. It teaches you to not take advantage of what you have and to appreciate your family and life! It helps you change your attitude about school and just everyday life. It challenges you to change who you are to become a better person.”
Jarred Tritt 12th grade: It was effective. I have witnessed one act of kindness influence the next and watched it spread like ripples in the water.
Jarred Tritt, 12th grade: “It was effective. I have witnessed one act of kindness influence the next and watched it spread like ripples in the water.”