Diversity Club Gets Knox Students to Mix It Up at Lunch

On Tues, Nov 14, the Diversity Club at Knox sponsored a “Mix It Up At Lunch Day” for both the 7th and 8th graders. “Mix it Up At Lunch” is a national event that supports young people who want to improve the social climate of their schools. Knox's Diversity Club wanted to help bring down the walls between the various cliques at school and help students become more comfortable interacting with different kinds of people. Students were randomly assigned seats in the cafeteria in order to get them to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. Diversity Club members also placed some topics for discussion on the lunch tables to help students get to know their classmates. Some students were hesitant to separate from their regular groups, but most were open to the idea. It turned out to be a very productive and rewarding experience, and the enthusiastic participation of the students and staff was greatly appreciated. The efforts, hard work, and planning of the Diversity Club members truly paid off in creating a wonderful opportunity for all. (Photos, top to bottom: Knox students "mix it up" at lunch. The Diversity Club poses for a photo on "Mix It Up At Lunch Day.")

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