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In the February issue of the Cry of the Hawk, Kaitlin Dunn’s column went to press and many NH students had a lot to say about it : the school hallways, Facebook , Twitter , and my.hsj.org were filled with comments. To the number of students and faculty who supported this article, the newspaper staff, and Kaitlin Dunn, you all deserve a huge thank you. To those of you who did not, I hope that what happened has caused you to think a little. Let’s face it, you’re outnumbered. The truth of the matter is that Kaitlin’s article did not make North Harford look bad. In fact, it did just the opposite. The heated response it received was not only a credit to great journalism, but it actually brought out the best in everyone. It proved how much support, encouragement, and understanding we have here at North Harford, and this is something we should all be very proud of. NH students and staff handled the situation maturely, stepping in and voicing their opinions by responding to crude, offensive comments with insightful, very effective ones. “School isn't a place for "chilling out", it is a place for learning, and for those of us that are trying to be successful and get a good education, it is distracting and a large annoyance when we are constantly bothered by people coming to school messed up.” – Kaylee Herbert. “Honestly, the biggest reason why I never take any drugs or even really drink excessive amounts is because of what I have had to live through and none of you will truly understand how bad it really is. Please stop doing drugs. I am tired of watching people suffer from the effects of abusing drugs and drinking.” – Sandra Bertoldi. “To those of you who stand beside the points made in the article in the comments- good for you. Together- by exposing and talking about the issues our school faces, even if it is not the "cool" thing to do right now- you will affect change and prepare yourselves for very bright futures. Stay involved. Keep speaking up bravely, and stick together.” – Mrs. Nancy Green. After reading so many of these comments, I became impressed with the responses just as much as I was impressed with the actual article. And this is not the only time such a huge reaction has been evoked from Cry of the Hawk readers. Other articles have struck a chord at North Harford as well. Just last month, in the March issue of the paper , conflicting opinions on viewpoints written about gay marriage legalization received a fair amount of attention. After going online, many students posted very lengthy comments that established their personal opinions, raised informed debates, and asked thoughtful rhetorical questions. “Yes, according to religion, man and woman should be together and be "married". But let’s think about it; if we did everything god wanted us to do, and everything that would keep us pure, would sin exist? Would we need to believe in god, or know what sin and evil is? My point in that statement is, we as humans will always be imperfect, and we all, as equals, share differences that cannot be avoided, so let's embrace ourselves, and our preferences, and love who we love, work where we work, and live how we want to live. Can I get an amen?” - Jake Knopp. This is written proof of how a huge difference can be made if everyone stands up and works together. The fact that North Harford students are so willing to get involved and take the time to become educated citizens of our country should be commended. Take these situations as a lesson, learn from them, and apply them to the rest of your life. ]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:39 GMT