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Positive new STUCO initiative starts chain reaction

STUCO members Vy Ha, Kamri Johnson, Damaris Lopez, Ashley Medice and Marsheona Welch placed insipiring post-it notes around the mirror in the girls bathroom.
Stephanie Emerson
STUCO members Vy Ha, Kamri Johnson, Damaris Lopez, Ashley Medice and Marsheona Welch placed insipiring post-it notes around the mirror in the girls’ bathroom.

The life of a high school student can be stressful, emotional, dramatic and chaotic, which means it can be a breeding ground for negativity, and HCP students are by no means an exception. That’s why five HCP STUCO members started posting notes of positivity all around the school, to encourage others to see the positive rather than the negative.

For the past few weeks STUCO members Vy Ha, Kamri Johnson, Damaris Lopez, Ashley Medice and Marsheona Welch have been placing notes of encouragement all over the school. The notes which say things like you’re beautiful,” “be a leader, not a follower,” and, “the mirror doesn’t define you,” have been posted in the girls’ bathrooms, on the back of chairs, on random agendas and the backs of random students.

The idea started with Ha and Medice, and was then taken to Principal Justin Hunt for approval. The idea was to build up the school one person at a time. “We don’t want girls to look in the mirror and see all the negatives,” Lopez said.

Little did they know that the idea would start a chain reaction. Since the posting of the first notes by STUCO members, notes have become more frequent and notes from people outside of STUCO have started appearing. As far as STUCO is concerned they encourage more note posting as long as it remains positive only. “I’m glad it does influence others to be positive,” Ha said.

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And it seems as though STUCO has no plans on stopping anytime soon. In fact they plan to branch out into placing them in the boys bathroom, as well. “Girls aren’t the only ones who need encouragement,” Lopez said.

So the next time you’re feeling down remember that encouragement can come from anyone, anywhere, and if you’re so inclined feel free to spread the positivity.

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Callie Struby, Reporter
Callie Struby is a senior at Harding Charter Prep. She is currently Senior Class President for the graduating class of 2015 and plays varsity basketball for HCP. This is her third year on The Marionette staff. In 2011 and 2012 Callie participated in Newsroom 101, where in 2011 her restaurant review on Mutt’s Amazing Hot Dogs was published in the Oklahoman. Callie loves her family, friends, and cats. She also enjoys Grumpy Cat, Batman, eating, politics (in small doses), swimming, movies, and reading (sometimes). Callie is proud to be a member of the Marionette staff for her third year in a row, and hopes her last year will be the best yet.
Stephanie Emerson, Staff Photographer
My name is Stephanie Emerson.  I am a senior at Harding Charter Preparatory.  I am the staff photographer of the HCP Marionette.  I first joined the staff in 2013 as the staff photographer.  It was difficult at first to take pictures at the assemblies, but now I feel comfortable doing so.  This year I aim to make more photo slideshows as well as get more active in taking photos at events.   I also aim to get out of my comfort zone by doing more than just slideshows.  I am a member of NHS, and I also play basketball at Harding Charter Prep.  I enjoy taking photos, playing basketball, going camping and spending time with my family.
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    Justin SchmidtOct 15, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Positive comments do make a positive response, keep it up! (P.S. give them teachers and substitutes too!)

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    Rebekah DowSep 12, 2013 at 12:39 am

    That’s so nice! I think I’ll try it. Everyone can use some encouragement every once in a while.

    Great article Callie! There’s a really weird giant space between the title and the start of the article, just so you know.

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