I went to my daughter's choir concert tonight. She goes to the junior high school in our small, and somewhat conservative, community. So I was surprised and delighted by what I saw up on the wall. But no one else seemed to think it was interesting but me...
They are currently having "Spirit Week" at the school. There were banners up in the room where the concert was held, informing one of what events were happening each day. Each day, the banners said, the students and staff should dress in a particular color. Monday was red day that stood for having the courage to be kind (I didn't know that took courage, but there you go...). Today, Tuesday, you were to dress in yellow, because it was a "smiley" color, according to the banner. Wednesday is green day for "Give Compliments." Thursday you were to dress in blue and gold, the school colors.
Then there was Friday. I just laughed to myself as I looked at the banner. The banner urged the students to dress in "any color" that day. I thought that was funny for two reasons.
1. It's unavoidable. It would be the same as if the banner said that on Friday you should wear clothes. Of course kids will dress in any color. Because they will be dressed. And clothing typically comes in colors. So regardless of whether they are participating in Spirit Week or not, they will be wearing colors, so I guess they will be participating. It's a win either way for the ASB.
2. The poster itself was painted in rainbow colors. It urged the students to wear any colors they wanted to wear. The banner said that students should "respect the diversity of others." Now, this was refreshing. The school is celebrating Gay Pride Day! That is very open-minded for this community. The junior high did something without fanfare that even the Space Needle could not do: Celebrate and support diversity! I have a new respect for my little community.
But no one seemed to find the humor in it as I did.
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