The idea of this project is to show respect for self and others; to

“Give Respect-Get Respect.” This is a simple, non threatening

way to start educating youth on how to demonstrate good character.

Students and faculty are urged to stop and think before

they act.

Forming a contest to promote Project Respect resulted in a student

designed black and white button resembling a flower that

says, Give Respect Get Respect. The school had 1,000 buttons made.

Although the goal is for every student and faculty

member at BHS to have a button, the only way to get one is to earn it.

Students nominate staff who demonstrate respect, and

staff nominate students exhibiting this characteristic. Buttons are

sported on backpacks and lapels. The school newsletter

and local newspaper publish button recipient’s names for further

recognition.

– Gene Bedley