Bullying is still existent through different methods and various extremities. Unfortunately, resulting consequences have been disheartening and incredibly harsh. Recently, a teenager in the state of Delaware was killed in a high school bathroom; this is a depressing case in which bullying has gone way too far. Going down to Oneonta high school appeared to be a smart move in order to localize a serious occurrence.
Katie Miller, an Oneonta High School teacher, is content that the school does not have many outstanding situations regarding bullying. "I feel like in Oneonta we are actually pretty fortunate. I don't see a lot of bullying and you can definitely feel the vibe whether it's actual bullying and kids being friendly with each other, or something more serious." The sympathetic and concerned person that she is, Mrs. Miller has been a major advocate in the Rainbow Club which focuses on uniting students and resolving their problems in a healthy, effective manner.
On an even brighter note, compared to other places, Oneonta does not encounter any drastic forms of harassment and/or verbal/physical abuse. This student has given us some very powerful and inspirational words: "There's no bullying here. I just moved here from Arkansas and I had friends back from my hometown that actually committed suicide. People joke around, but there's not any serious bullying." It's a remarkable realization that other students would torture their peers so much to the point where that person cannot take the torment anymore. On the other hand, it's wonderful to see that Oneonta is a family and the kids stick up for one another.
Who needs bullying? Let's put an end to it!
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