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Page 41 February 2 0 14 By Kathleen Shipman Ever since the students of Arcadia High School began their quest to resolve bullying, they have in fact made their Left to right: Elena Pierson, Chase Harris, and Arisbeth Couarrubias stand up for the AHS NO HATE program. campus a kinder place. Through the passion and commitment of the Arcadia Student Advisory Board (ASAB), the school has recently been designated as a “No Place for Hate” school. The Anti-Defamation League is presenting this remarkable distinction to Arcadia High School. “We are very proud to be honored with something so incredibly positive,” said Shannon Paloma, ASAB Advisor. For the ASAB, it was important to make Arcadia a safe environment where every student could be heard. Instead of being discriminated against for differences, they wanted the students to be respected for their individualities. “One of our main goals has been to have a voice for those who can’t stand up for themselves,” said Junior Arisbeth Couarrubias. “We want to bring the school together as one and be united.” The participants of the ASAB all believe that bullying is a result of a lack of kindness, which is prevalent in schools today. Together they have come up with a unique and optimistic approach to the issue. Their solution has been to address the source directly and spread kindness around Arcadia. “The foundation to end bullying is with kindness,” said Junior Elena Pierson. “Instead of having the negative connotation with Bully Week, we decided to change it to a Kindness Week.” During Kindness Week at Arcadia High Scholl, activities involving the entire student body and faculty took place. One day the students all decorated the teachers’ doors with kind words of appreciation. 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