Wayne Valley High School Holds National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The Wayne Township Public Schools 2017 Red Ribbon Week was highlighted at the middle schools during a riveting assembly featuring former WWE Wrestler, Marc Mero on his BADD (Be Against Destructive Decisions) Tour.

The “Champion of Choices” promoter and award winning author of “How to Be the Happiest Person on the Planet,” had a captive audience with the George Washington Middle School students, who were both attentive and enthusiastic about his passionate message of tragedy and triumph. Marc Mero shared his very personal experiences of drug abuse, family loss and falling from grace, which fell on intent, silent admirers. In a successful effort to prove that we are not defined by our mistakes, the animated speaker uplifted the assembly with testimonials of overcoming. Students roared with approval and eagerness, expressing a desire to take on the challenge of moving forward and being mindful of making positive choices. Mr. Mero spoke about adversity being part of everyone’s life and the importance lies not in “how many times you get knocked down, but in how many times you get back-up.” Teachers and administrators alike heard the student population reflect on the message received - “you can do anything you want to do if you set your mind to it.” Mr. Mero was able to speak at all three middle schools, George Washington, Schuyler Colfax and Anthony Wayne.

The Wayne Alliance is credited with bringing such an inspirational program, sponsored by The Wayne Education Association and the Eskow Family, to our school as a continuing and positive step toward bringing awareness to anti-bullying, self-respect and students making a difference not only in the lives of others, but in their own lives as well - all by being BADD.