Challenge Day Quotes:

“Challenge Day is an experience I believe every student and adult should go through,” ~ Marissa.

Michele said, “Challenge Day was a huge impact on me. I learned a lot of new things about my friend. Now I know who my true friends are. My one friend crossed the line almost every time. It never hit me that this stuff has happened to her.”

“Most of all, it made me feel that with everything wrong in my life, I was never alone. I never had to be the only person on the other side of the line. I will remember it forever,” ~Allan 

Lucas said, “At first I did not want to be there. I heard a lot of bad things about it from kids that went to it last year. But at the end of the day, I kind of enjoyed it because we got to express our feelings.”

Kelsey said, “My experience at Challenge Day was awesome! It made me really regret not going freshman year.”

How They Felt

“I thought that Challenge Day was a good grounding experience, that brings the freshmen and show them that it’s not only them with certain problems or issues. There are other people with those issues as well and they can give each other support.” ~ Josh

“Being a freshman it really made me feel comfortable with the other students.” ~ Kadie

What They Learned

“It made me realize how much more there is to people than their appearances,”
~ Savanah.

“I learned that many people have bigger problems out there than just me. I will never forget that day. And I will never feel the same again.” ~ Benjamin

“It made me realize how important people’s feelings are and how easy they get hurt.”
~ Tiffani

How They Changed

“After Challenge Day, I felt more open and more able to talk about things on my mind.”
~ Riley

“It was a little scary to feel everything I did. Not only did these people listen to they knew exactly how I felt too. I no longer feel the need to act different and change just because I feel like I will be embarrassed or shut out. I don’t feel alone. I feel like a whole new person.” ~ Jenna