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The Natural State (current); The Land of Opportunity (former)
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Regnat populus: “The People Rule”
Your State Representatives
State Representative Evelyn P.
“I’m strong because I choose to listen and I choose to care.”
-Evelyn
Why Evelyn was Nominated:
Evelyn is one of the hardest working students that I have ever met. She also values fair treatment and collaboration with others. As a member of Student Council Leadership, she has risen as a positive influence on our program and our school as a whole. She is continuously generating ideas to include and honor our diverse population. Her temperament is calm, yet compassionate.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
State Representative Dorothie Grace G.
“It’s okay if you look different. It’s okay if you act different. It’s okay if your interests lie in a different place. The main thing is that if you be kind and love one another, you as a community and you as a school, you as a friend group; us as a nation can Be Strong together.”
-Dorothie Grace
Why Dorothie Grace was Nominated:
Grace is a kind and compassionate student who leads by example in all areas. As a teacher at Vilonia High School, I feel that our school (and district) really struggles with promoting an inclusive environment. I think that this student led movement would be so helpful in creating that culture in our district and community. I would like to sponsor this in my school, and I think Grace would be a perfect fit to lead the group.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
State Representative Sydney B.
“I know how it feels to be rejected, and I don’t want anyone to feel that bad about themselves.”
-Sydney
Why Sydney was Nominated:
Sydney is a compassionate soul who also just wants to make friends. She has experienced rejection and minor bullying problems. She is a class representative and an 8th grader in a K-8 school. She loves her school and wants to make it a better place for up coming students.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
State Representative Shelby D.
“I choose to Be Strong by being the best person that I can be and making sure everyone feels included.”
– Shelby
Why Shelby was Nominated:
I am nominating Shelby to be the leader of our We Dine Together Club for the next school year (2019-2020). Shelby has been a devoted member of We Dine Together this year and is passionate about sharing kindness, advocacy and building awareness in our school in community. She is always one to take the WDT challenges and implement them in her interactions with other in our school.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
State Representative Skyler D.
“I choose to Be Strong by being kind to everyone and ensuring that my schools is the best it can be.”
– Skyler
Why Skylar was Nominated:
I am nominating Skyler to be the leader of our We Dine Together Club for the next school year (2019-2020). Skyler knows the loneliness social isolation brings and is devoted and passionate about creating a culture of inclusion at school. She believes all students deserve to feel like they belong when they are in school and to feel valued. She is creative, passionate and kind. I think she will be a wonderful student state rep!
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
State Representative London H.
“I choose to Be Strong in my community by staying involved. I’ve been there. I remember what it feels like to be alone and unhappy. I’m fortunate that I don’t feel like that anymore. I’d like to share my story with other people around me. .”
– London
Why London was Nominated:
London runs a platform called, CLAP for Confidence. She’s was a precious victim of bullying- and it was through finding confidence in herself- that she was able to overcome bullying. She has since started her own platform. She has started a club in her school, to help promote confidence strategies- and helps to give others the tools she has learned to help overcom bullying. She shares her story- and message- multiple times a week. She does weekly visits to local elementary school classrooms and Girl Scout troops- and is always looking for more ways she can be a voice to her peers. She also participates in a “You Can Sit With Us” program where she has pledged to be a leader and look for those who may be left out, or lonely during the lunch hour. I think London would absolutely flourish as a state representative for Arkansas- and would love for you to chat with her and see for yourself. Her story is powerful- and her message is changing lives.
My Community Voice
Below is a collection of my community engagement and random acts of kindness. Help me to get the word out and share this with your friends.
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Current Student Resources
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Show Kindness for Kaleb
It is with deep sadness that our Be Strong family mourns the loss of one of our student leaders, Kaleb Honea.
Understanding Your Emotions
Emotional awareness is the first step toward building emotional intelligence, a skill that can help people succeed in life.