Kudos to a group of Olympian High School seniors who recently published an anti-bullying children’s book called, “I Love to Respect You”. Students Luis Castro, Jean Christie Go, Caleb Quezada and Emily Jane Ziegler were all inspired to develop this book while reading the book “Sticks and Stones” for their Common Senior Experience project.
The group have gone to several elementary schools hoping to inspire young students on the importance of anti-bullying. The students were recently featured on KUSI to talk about their book and what inspired it.
Kudos to this amazing group of students making a positive impact in their school and community.
Here is Caleb & Co’s final CSE video about their project.
Meet Jaylen Jones, 12th grade student at Olympian High School and NBC San Diego Inspirational Student of the Month!
Recently, Jaylen was honored by NBC News Reporter, Rory Devine in her classroom recently during an ambush-style recognition. Devine, her camera-man, district office staff, school officials and Jones’ parents all participated in the surprise recognition.
“Jaylen motivates and inspires me every single day,” said Jaylen’s father, Eric Jones. “I am constantly learning new things from her.”
As a leader on campus, Jaylen holds several roles in addition to being an outstanding student academically. She currently serves in her fourth year and as club president of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club, secretary and social media manager for the OLH Saves the Turtle Club, varsity manager for the Track and Field program, as well as Cross Country. Her friends say she’s authentic, passionate, and bold. She reminds others that, “Your presence and words matter. Finding your worth in that is where you can drive and succeed.”
As a Peer Mediator, Jones has participated in several anti-bullying campaigns which have led the school to be recognized by the Anti-Defamation League. She has also assisted in facilitating social/emotional development workshops for her younger schoolmates struggling with depression, anxiety and home-life issues.
“I just want to encourage others to have compassion for people that are different then you,” said Jaylen. “The more we accept people in every aspect of their being, the better our communities will be.”
Jaylen will be attending the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall! The Sweetwater District wishes her all the best and thanks for the lasting impact she’s made at Olympian High.
Congratulations to all our Digital Media Showcase winners for so many wonderful entries! We had a lot of close categories with so much talent. All participants should feel very proud of their involvement. Special thanks to our VAPA Staff, Digital Media Teachers and SUHSD Digital Media Chair Kelly Hamilton for such a wonderful event!
