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Seneca High School students trained as peer leaders

Seneca students take part in a workshop presented by the Anti-Defamation League

English teacher Mike Manna (left), along with peer leaders Sean Barnard (Class of 2018, center) and Thomas Scarpello (Class of 2018, right) along with two other Seneca students at the training.

On March 1, 23 Seneca High School students participated in the second of three-part workshop as part of “A World of Difference Institute Peer Leadership Program” through the Anti-Defamation League.

The program is designed for Seneca Peer Leaders to develop strategies to “effectively challenge name calling, put-downs, and insensitive remarks.” In addition, participants will be equipped with the skills and materials to run workshops for their peers. Mrs. Martin-Lee, Seneca High School business teacher, participated in the training. She commented, “The students are having deep conversations that are needed, especially in today’s environment. The last session was a great start, and I’m looking forward to the next dates because we have built a great foundation of trust.”

The training complements Seneca High School’s and Lenape Regional High School District’s No Place for Hate and Upstander initiatives, which both take a proactive approach to challenging biases, celebrating diversity, and creating an inclusive environment for all students.

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