classmate than they are to an adult.
Students would take this topic more
seriously if the message came from
another student.
One of the students on the Say
Something Leadership team, junior
Sean Sample, said his favorite part is
“knowing that we are having a voice
and saying something.”
The main idea of the movement is
that one person saying something to
an adult can change the outcome of
one situation, maybe even someone’s
life.
“A lot of kids want to joke about
(suicide). But one day they will realize
that when they graduate and the
person that didn’t make it isn’t there,
they are going to realize they aren’t
actually graduating with all of their
friends,” said junior Abbey Janes, who
is a member on the leadership team.
“That is one of the reasons I want to
do this club so much, is to
prevent that.”
During Say Something week, the
club held events during lunch including
a photo booth and a banner
where students were encouraged to
write the names of loved ones. Most
importantly, students were taught
what to do if they see any warning
signs for destructive behavior in their
peers: Just say something.
Heman said there have been about
three instances already where she
has been able to help someone this
school year.
Karlie Hoskins and Ellie Martens participate in the Say Something photo booth at
Nixa High School.
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