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Friends of Rachel Club

Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy on April 20, 1999. She left behind an amazing legacy and a simple challenge to anyone who will accept it – treat others with kindness and compassion and you just may change the world you live in.
      I Accept Rachel’s Challenge
  • Look for the best in others – eliminate prejudice
  • Dare to Dream – Set Goals – Keep a Journal
  • Choose Positive Influences
  • Kind Words & Actions = Huge Results
  • Start a Chain Reaction
The Friends of Rachel Club promotes a chain reaction of kindness in our school and community. The four focus areas of the Friends of Rachel Club are:
  •  Writing note of thanks to people within our school and the community
  •  Welcoming new students to our school
  •  School Outreach
  • Community Outreach
Accomplishments of Friends of Rachel Club:
  •  Prepared and delivered twelve food baskets and hams to Guardian Angels for Groundwork Domestic Violence Program
  • The CASA Club was in charge of an activity promoting Rachel’s Challenge for the month of December. They did a Pass it On Christmas ornament project.
  • Thank you notes were delivered to the cafeteria and maintenance workers
Remember – “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

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Alumni Spotlight Ep.1 - October
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Rachel's Challenge Interview - WJOL
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Superintendent's Podcast Ep.1 - September
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Superintendent's Podcast Ep.2 - October
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Education

 
Upcoming Events 
  • The Friends of Rachel Club will be part of the Back to School Fair affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce at Silver Cross Field in August.
Meeting Dates & Times
  • SIP days in the East gym at 10:15 a.m.
     
  • Any additional information see Mrs. Edwards or Ms. Christiansen in the North PE office
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Friends of Rachel spread message at Children's Health Fair

Two-year-old Emma Schlismann accepted Rachel's Challenge at the Will County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition Children's Fun Fair held on April 18 at Joliet West High School.  The Friends of Rachel Club at Joliet Central High School was formed to spread the message of Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the Columbine High School Tragedy on April 20, 1999.  Rachel's Challenge asks that people accept a simple challenge--treat others with kindness and compassion and you just may change the world you live in.

 
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