Jun 14, 2010

Inclusion Revolution

Think back to your high school days and all the cliques. Some local teenagers are trying to break down those barriers. Meridian Idaho High's student council has started a movement to bring outsiders in. They're calling it the Inclusion Revolution. But not until recently did they fully understand the meaning of their own movement.

When special needs senior Jamie Brown, joined the group, the kids thought they'd help her. What they didn't realize is how she would impact them.


Malarie Stout, Meridian's Student Body Vice President and homecoming queen and Jamie quickly became friends. And just in time for prom. Malarie asked her brother Hayden to take Jamie to prom. Jamie couldn't believe she got to go with a football player. But that's not all. Malarie also campaigned to have Jamie's name listed among prom elite. And the school responded, placing Jamie on the ballot for queen.

When the announcement came Jamie was left standing in the sea of students. A crown though, didn't matter to her. She had already won much more. And so had the group of teenagers willing to include her.

3 comments:

Reaching the Stars step by step said...

Love it!!!!

Chrystal said...

That is so awesome! I used to live in Meridian, Idaho. Glad to see this kind of thing happening.

Nate and Lana Hope said...

Soooooo proud of Meridian High! It just made me so happy to hear that cute boiy say that he was the lucky one! :)

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