Starkville Academy FCA

Earlier this morning, I was invited to speak to Starkville Academy's Fellowship of Christian Athletes on bullying, it's harmful effects, and bullying prevention. These kids were wonderful listeners as I encouraged them to "stop the cycle" of bullying, speak up as victims, and be uplifting and encouraging towards one another.

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen."
Ephesians 4: 29

"Do not spread false reports. Do not help a wicked man by being a malicious witness. Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong.."
Exodus 23:1-2

"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of Love just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."
Ephesians 5:1-2

A few of the members of SA'S FCA

RECENT SCHOOL BULLYING STATISTICS SHOW THAT:

• 1 out of 4 kids is Bullied. An American Justice Department school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics studies shows that this month 1 out of every 4 kids will be abused by another youth.
• School bullying statistics surveys show that 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.  Cyber bullying statistic are rapidly approaching similar numbers.
• In a recent school bullying statistics study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.  Many have tried to stop cyber bullying according to cyber bullying statistics.
• 1 out of 5 kids on a school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics study admit to being a bully, or doing some “Bullying.”
• Each day 160,000 students miss school for fear of being bullied.
• A school bullying statistics reveals that 43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
• 100,000 students carry a gun to school.
• 28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
• A school bullying statistics and cyber bullying statistics poll of teens ages 12-17 proved that they think violence increased at their schools.
• The same school bullying statictics and cyber bullying statistics poll also showed that 282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
• More youth violence occurs on school grounds as opposed to on the way to school.
• Playground school bullying statistics - Every 7 minutes a child is bullied. Adult intervention - 4%. Peer intervention - 11%. No intervention - 85%.

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First Book on the Radio!

Hello all!

              Recently, WLZA 96.1 of Starkville, MS gave me the wonderful opportunity to spread the word about First Book all across North Mississippi through a public service announcement that will air throughout the rest of the year! I was thrilled at the chance to further inform listeners about First Book and how to get involved!

First Book :60 PSA

My name is Jessica Terrill and I currently hold the title of Miss MSU 2011. Through my work of fighting illiteracy in Mississippi, I became aware of an organization entitled First Book.

First Book is an organization that provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. By providing new books to children throughout our nation, First Book is providing resources to empower teachers, administrators, and volunteers.

 First Book has distributed more than 80 million new books to children from low-income families in communities across the United States. Although First Book is national in scope, it is local in impact! For more information and to find out ways in which you can take part in ending the illiteracy crisis, visit www.firstbook.org.

First Book is determined to see that all children, regardless of their economic conditions, can achieve more in school and in life through access to an ongoing supply of new books.