Imagine a Chain Reaction of Kindness: the Inspiring Story of Rachel Joy Scott
Imagine a Chain Reaction of Kindness:
The Inspiring Story of Rachel Joy Scott
By Chelsea Sandwick
Imagine a Chain Reaction of Kindness:
The Inspiring Story of Rachel Joy Scott
By Chelsea Sandwick
Each day 160,000 kids do not go to school for fear of being bullied, tortured, and unaccepted by other students (rachelschallenge.org). Rachel Joy Scott was a 17 year-old girl who wished to dedicate her life to making an impact on the world through kindness and compassion (rachelschallenge.org). Although her life was cut short due to the tragic massacre at Columbine High School (Littleton, Colorado; April 20 1999), Rachel has touched millions of lives across America through her story. Darrell Scott started an organization in memory of his daughter, Rachel. The organization travels to schools across America telling the tragic story of the Columbine shooting, however despite the tragedy, millions of students are enlightened by hearing the inspiring story of Rachel Joy Scott. Through the programs put on for all schools across America, Rachel’s Challenge is leading millions of souls into a chain reaction of compassion.
Track #1: Where is the Love?
Black Eyed Peas. “Where is the Love.” Elephunk. A&M Records, 2003. CD
Rachel Joy Scott believed in spreading kindness and compassion. She believed that compassion was the greatest form of love humans had to offer (Scott, Rachel My Ethics, My Codes of Life). However, it broke Rachel’s heart to witness the lack of love in her own community. She witnessed bullying, cruelty, and neglect right in her very own high school. The day that Rachel befriended a new girl in school (who was suffering through depression and contemplating suicide, due to her mother’s death only weeks prior) was the day Rachel realized that there was an absence of compassion in the world, starting with her high school.] (Scott, Darrell). The Black Eyed Peas pose the question “Where is the Love?” Rachel was asking herself that same
The Inspiring Story of Rachel Joy Scott
By Chelsea Sandwick
Imagine a Chain Reaction of Kindness:
The Inspiring Story of Rachel Joy Scott
By Chelsea Sandwick
Each day 160,000 kids do not go to school for fear of being bullied, tortured, and unaccepted by other students (rachelschallenge.org). Rachel Joy Scott was a 17 year-old girl who wished to dedicate her life to making an impact on the world through kindness and compassion (rachelschallenge.org). Although her life was cut short due to the tragic massacre at Columbine High School (Littleton, Colorado; April 20 1999), Rachel has touched millions of lives across America through her story. Darrell Scott started an organization in memory of his daughter, Rachel. The organization travels to schools across America telling the tragic story of the Columbine shooting, however despite the tragedy, millions of students are enlightened by hearing the inspiring story of Rachel Joy Scott. Through the programs put on for all schools across America, Rachel’s Challenge is leading millions of souls into a chain reaction of compassion.
Track #1: Where is the Love?
Black Eyed Peas. “Where is the Love.” Elephunk. A&M Records, 2003. CD
Rachel Joy Scott believed in spreading kindness and compassion. She believed that compassion was the greatest form of love humans had to offer (Scott, Rachel My Ethics, My Codes of Life). However, it broke Rachel’s heart to witness the lack of love in her own community. She witnessed bullying, cruelty, and neglect right in her very own high school. The day that Rachel befriended a new girl in school (who was suffering through depression and contemplating suicide, due to her mother’s death only weeks prior) was the day Rachel realized that there was an absence of compassion in the world, starting with her high school.] (Scott, Darrell). The Black Eyed Peas pose the question “Where is the Love?” Rachel was asking herself that same
Cited: Darrell Scott. “Rachel’s Challenge.” Rachel’s Challenge. Fosston High School, Fosston, MN. 9 Nov. 2011. Presentation. About a year ago the Rachel’s Challenge organization came to my school and presented Rachel’s story. I had never heard this story. They told us about how Rachel was murdered, as were 12 other unfortunate souls, and then they told us what Rachel stood for. They told us about papers she has written (My Ethics, My Codes of Life), things they had read in her diary after her death, and stories about Rachel when she was alive. After they told us about Rachel and what she stood for they told us about the “challenge” they offered to all of us: Through the choices we make and action we take we can all start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. By the end of the assembly I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house. Nimmo, Beth. “In Loving Memory of Rachel Joy Scott.” Photograph. Racheljoyscott.com 2002. Web. 7 Sept. 2012. Rachel’s Challenge: Start a Chain Reaction. n.p. n.d. Web. 2 Sept. 2012. Rachel’s Challenge website consists of videos about Rachel’s challenge, testimonials of people who have been touched by this story, and different programs and choices that the organization offers. There is also a section that explains what the mission of Rachel’s Challenge is. The mission is to reach out to as many people as possible and to touch the hearts of many in order to start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Scott, Rachel Joy. “My Ethics, My Codes of Life.” This is a personal essay written by Rachel Joy Scott weeks before her tragic death. In her essay she explains her moral composition. She reflects on her compassion towards others and makes note that showing an ounce of compassion towards others could change the world. In this essay, Rachel addresses first, second, and third impressions of a person, and how you cannot possibly know or judge someone unless you have taken the time to learn from them about their life, their past, and what they stand for. Yet even then, you should show kindness and compassion for everyone, no matter what the circumstances may be.