Student Ambassadors discuss humanity
D'Asia Jackson
December 9, 2010
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Every Wednesday, Student Ambassadors meet in Mrs. Hill’s room for a weekly discussion on humanity. The student ambassadors’ project this year asks the question, “What does humanity mean to you?”
Two student ambassadors preparing enrichment lesson
Ambassador Kevin Weatherly says: “Humanity to me is the common factor we all as humans share…ideas…religion or even basic needs and how to meet those needs. Humanity is a complex idea because it evolves so many different subcategories.”
Redemption World Outreach Center member Lacey Ruff thinks about humanity from a personal perspective.
“Humanity means having a heart of compassion, being willing to think of others and not just yourself. Also being focused on others.”
BMC English teacher Joanna Westbrook looks at it from an educational perspective.
“English shows students how profound humanity is over the years… and reminds students what it means to be human…”
She adds that the school environment reveals a deeper view of humanity.
Westbrook says: “School is the microcosm of our world.”
Humanity it can be broken down into what people value.
Ruff voices her values.
“I value service and giving back to the community. In my life, I’ve been the recipient of a lot of service and many people have gone out of their way to help me out even when I don’t deserve it….”
Everyone wants to change their community or improve it.
“I have a passion for kids, so the younger generation is totally like my heartbeat. I think that there are so many great after school programs can always be improved……And I know it’s kind of harsh, but I think it should be mandated that people give back to the community.” says Ruff.
But sometimes changes could be spread worldwide.
Westbrook says: “How we express how we value, the way we let monetary and status change that, that we do what’s truly important and doing what brings us together rather than divide us.”
Since humanity is such a broad topic, it is hard to boil down to a few sentences or a project.
Ruff shares: “….It caused me to think because it’s not enough to just say I have values and morals and stick up for them. You have to currently and constantly be reminding yourself of what you believe and why…….. It’s very important for you to have values, morals, and set of beliefs because it makes you more stable as a “human being.”
For students’ opinions of humanity, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y-G4XaSM0k
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