During lunch yesterday the “Spread the Word to End the Word” rally took place at the stage and beside it. Students and staff had fun as they ate their lunches and watched the very entertaining and meaningful presentation. With just a soccer court and a ball, many students participated and enjoyed it to the fullest.

The purpose of the event was to bring to light the inappropriate use of the “R” word (retarded). Many of us use the R word in our everyday speech without the intention of being hurtful. Unfortunately we don’t realize that we are being hurtful and disrespectful of others when we use the R word. It is the hope of those involved in this event that the R word will not be said anymore.