Bethel High School students have organized their 3rd annual Kindness Day campaign. The week long event is being marked in the school with a number of events, starting February 10th.
The theme this year is “Love Leads the Way.” Proceeds from this year's t-shirt sales and other activities will benefit Bethel Social Services, Bethel Public Schools Social Service Department and the BHS Kindness Committee Scholarship.
Five students make up the executive committee organizing the events. Senior Joe Bagala says they want to promote empathy among students and the broader community. Junior Erin Lowenadler hopes the community will get involved by purchasing a shirt, created by a fellow student. Senior Erin Gorman says there are different themes for the students to participate, similar to spirit week.
Junior Ashlynn Ehrhard says Friday will be their Kindness Day assembly and all students who purchased a $10 shirt is asked to wear it. A check will be presented to Bethel Social Services at that time.
The community is also called on to wear their shirts that day. Orders must be placed by noon on this Friday, the 31st. Cash or Checks can be sent to the Bethel High Main Office, with checks made payable to BHS Student Activity Fund. Late orders will be processed, but school officials say they cannot guarantee shirts will arrive in time to wear on February 14th.
The Scholarship will be presented to a graduating senior who exemplifies kindness, compassion, and empathy through their words and actions. Students and staff members will nominate senior students who represent these qualities and a scholarship committee will select a deserving recipient.
Bethel Public Schools’ Social Service Department assists students in need in a variety of ways: snacks when hungry, clothing needs (shoes, jackets, gloves, hats, socks), caps/gowns for graduation, field trips, school supplies, prom tickets/dresses, tragic loss (family, fire, accident), sickness/disability, halloween costumes, personal hygiene items, and the like.
Last year, $7,000 was raised during Kindness week and donated to the Scotty Fund.
