The Town of Webb School hosted “Rachel’s Challenge,” an enlightenment program resulting from the Columbine High School shooting tragedy of 1999, on Wednesday, September 26, in the school gymnasium.

The program was inspired by the writings and untimely death of Rachel Scott, the first victim shot in the Columbine High School shooting.

Rachel’s father, Darrell Scott, founded “Rachel’s Challenge” after discovering the young student’s diaries.

Six volumes worth, they contained essays and entries that challenge students to replace acts of violence, bullying and negativity with kindness.

It asks students to look for the best in others.

This can start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion in fellow students, according to Scott.

The program, designed for students in grades six through twelve, has been presented in 12 school districts this fall, which are served by Herkimer County BOCES.

It is being sponsored locally by the Herkimer County Youth Violence Prevention Initiative.

Rachel’s Challenge has been presented throughout the United States and in many countries around the world. Continue reading →