On November 17 and 18, members of the National Guard came into classrooms to help implement their anti-bullying program. This was part of Wakefield’s Anti-Bullying Week, which focused on being proactive and preventing bullying. Part of the activities of the event included theater arts students participating in role-play, as well as class discussions. It also included a presentation by the National Guard for free, to juniors and seniors in high school.

“The National Guard and all branches of the military have a relationship with Wakefield. They came up with [the program] because they wanted high school students to have an opportunity to reflect on bullying, and certain situations so they would understand an appropriate way to respond to those situations,” said Dr. Inscoe, who was involved with Anti-Bullying Week.

Mr. Johnson, adviser of the Anti-Bullying Club, expressed his desire to  spread the word and message of their club. The club also want to create mementos and symbols of the club to help create awareness and provide a reminder of their goals.

“We’re just trying to push the idea of tolerance, and not just tolerance, but educating people,” said Johnson. “The club is really trying hard not to be a club of victims, but instead of talking about those things and doing something so they don’t happen again.”

“We take bullying very seriously. We make sure that students have access to counselors, and we encourage them to seek out help. There are limitless resources,” said Dr. Inscoe.

Mason Hill, a junior, spoke of his thoughts and experience regarding the National Guard’s presentation. “I think it’s great because a lot of people are interested in going into the military, and since the National Guard is doing this it’s a really good example.”

The main goal of Anti-Bullying Week is to spread awareness, help keep students safe, and provide tools and access to help whenever a student needs it.