We are bringing back Student Spotlights! This month, we have the honor of introducing you to Catelyn Russell, a senior at HHS who participates in Leadership and played an active role in coordinating Unity Day activities. Here is more from Catelyn on her involvement with Unity Day:
How did you help coordinate Unity Day this year?
I helped coordinate Unity Day by planning and executing the read-aloud stories that were played during class for the elementary school. I also helped to coordinate the morning greetings at the HHES and HMS.
Why is it important to share Unity Day messages with our younger students?
It is important to share Unity Day with younger students because learning how we can all work together and be kind to each other from a young age is so important so that it becomes such a simple and easy lifestyle when we're older.
What does Unity Day mean to you?
Unity Day to me is a reminder that we really are all so similar and all deserve to be loved and accepted.
Can you share a memorable moment from Unity Day-related activities that made you feel proud to be part of HHS?
A memorable moment from our Unity Day activities would have to be the greeting at the elementary school, it was a rainy and cold morning, but seeing all the tired kiddos walk off the bus and just get so excited to see Buzz and get a sticker affirmed in me that we can really make anyone's day. That experience really just made me proud to be a part of it.
What is one message you hope Hockinson students take away from Unity Day?
I hope Hockinson students are able to take away how easy it is to make a change and take the extra step to say something kind or make sure everyone is included.
Way to go, Catelyn and HHS Leadership! Special thanks to Leadership teacher Leslie Pershall for her work in planning and organizing Unity Day festivities with our younger students.