Governor Livingston High School Hosts Rachel’s Challenge, April 22

Press release provided by the Governor Livingston High School Athletic Department

Through funding from the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation, the nationally renowned educational message of kindness and compassion modeled after Rachel Scott’s life’s creed. 

Rachel was the first person shot during the Columbine tragedy and a few weeks after the tragedy, Darrell Scott, Rachel’s father spoke to a Congressional House Judiciary Committee regarding issues of school violence.  His speech has become one of the most widely read on the internet. 

Shortly afterwards, he founded “Rachel’s Challenge”, a bullying and violence abatement program. More than 2.5 million students annually experience Rachel’s Challenge and have the opportunity to accept the challenges, modeled after Rachel’s life and writings.  

The universal message of kindness and compassion told by Rachel’s story has been heard by students in several other countries. Since inception, over 17 million people have heard Rachel’s story in live settings around the world, at least eight school shootings have been prevented, and over 500 suicides have been averted. 

The Scott family and other Rachel’s Challenge certified presenters have reached millions more on popular media outlets like CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, Oprah, Dateline, O’Reilly Factor, Hannity and Colmes and numerous others. Mr. Scott has also authored three books, including the bestseller “Rachel’s Tears.” 

Darrell meets regularly with politicians and educators, and is also a keynote speaker at many large educational venues. He met with President Bill Clinton on two occasions and President George W. Bush has written a personal letter recommending Rachel’s Challenge.