On October 28, the students at SHG participated in Mix-It-Up Day during their lunch shift. Mix-It-Up Day is a national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago. Mix-It-Up Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries.
Here at SHG, Mix-It-Up Day was held in the cafeteria during all lunch periods. Students were given a colored sticker with a number on it which identified the table they would be seated at. Once seated, a conversation starter reads a pre-written questions and everyone at the table had the chance to answer them.
Mix-It-Up Day is important because it enables students to sit with other students whom they may not otherwise have the chance to met. During lunch other students realize that people they may not consider being friends with could actually be just like them.
The second Mix-It-Up Day at SHG was a success. Ms. Torrence, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator says, “Mix-It-Up Day was a success because students were able to converse in a non-threatening environment and meet new people. ”
Mix-It-Up Day is put together by the Diversity and Inclusion Club. Ms. Torrence and Ms. Cueto lead the group and it meets every month on Tuesday; anyone is welcome to join. Senior Allie Moffett is a part of the club and helped make Mix-It-Up Day a success. “My favorite part of Mix-It-Up Day was seeing people who were at first skeptical about the idea, come to enjoy it and look forward to it next year.”
“Next year students can look forward to a different variety of more questions.” Mrs. Torrence stated when asked about what students can look forward to in upcoming Mix-It-Up Days.
Be sure to check out the Diversity and Inclusion Club to get involved with more exciting ideas and occasions like Mix-It-Up Day.
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