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In the face of tragedy, these kids turned to Respect

Posted by MeLisa Strongheart on February 16, 2011 at 9:51am

 

Respect and unity: Mount Si High School assembly unveils students' new attitude, acronym campaign

Feb 15 2011, 1:16 PM · 

3820636413?profile=originalAmid the usual craziness of first period in the ASB room at Mount Si High School, there's a small crisis happening. Where is the "E"?

"We need to put the 'E' up," says senior Kasey Channita, and a few minutes later, ASB advisor Charlie Kinnune is reminding students to find and hang that letter.

It's the last day of PRIDE Week at Mount Si High School, but they can't finish the word without the giant "E" poster.

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Tags: arts, bully, island, martial, mercer, mount, prevention, respect, si, suicide
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About the Author:
MeLisa Turcott Strongheart is a Master Instructor and owner at Mercer Island Martial Arts. She is a 7th Dan Master Instructor. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling. She brings these two areas of specialization to her work with families, children, teens, and in designing curriculum.

Master Strongheart emphasizes and has taught thousands of students the value and power of respect. Respect for oneself, others, and the community.

(MIMA), located on Mercer Island between Bellevue and Seattle in Washington is celebrating 24 years on the island in 2021. MIMA's curriculum is intentionally designed to build fitness, flexibility, self-defense, as well as to create a milieu that engenders physical and psychological growth, respect, courage, community activism and leadership.

MIMA has programs for families to practice side by side, as well as adult, teen, and children's classes. Also offers before and after school, and summer camp programs for kids.

You can contact through email: strongheart@mercerislandmartialarts.com; calling 206 230-9050.

The school is located at:
2630 77th Ave SE #106-108 Mercer Island, WA 98040
Parking free under the building.

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