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Stamford's Turn of River Middle School is taking up Rachels Challenge. Rachel Scott was an exuberant teenager who naturally reached out to those around her. On the morning of April 20, 1999, she left home for school and never came back. Rachel was killed that day, the first victim of the Columbine High School shootings.
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, Rachel's legacy will live at Turn of River School, where students will learn about her compassion and kindness through her writings and video footage. They'll have the opportunity to resolve to make a difference in the world through five challenges that encourage kindness towards others and will help them determine their life's purpose.
That evening, parents and other members of the community will have a chance to find out what the students experienced that day through an overview held at the school at 7 p.m. They'll learn about the Rachel's Challenge initiative and the year-long Friends of Rachel program and its emphasis on acts of kindness.
Rachel's Challenge was founded by Darrell Scott, Rachel's dad, shortly after the tragedy that took his daughter's life as a way to halt school bullying and violence. Tangible results include prevention of three planned shootings in 2007, according to the program.
The community overview is open to the public. For more information, contact Turn of River School at (203) 977-4735.
Turn of River Middle School, where students will become familiar with her compassion and kindness through her writings and video footage. Theyll have the opportunity to resolve to make a difference in the world through Rachels Challenge,
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