Anne Hutchinson Holds Make-a-Friend Day
Anne Hutchinson Holds Make-a-Friend Day
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Sharing a meal with an old friend is always fun, but what about making a new pal over a bite to eat?
That was the idea behind Wednesday’s “Make-a-Friend” Day at Anne Hutchinson, a first-year initiative devised by the Anne Hutch Student Council aimed at fostering new friendships and strengthening class unity through lunchtime interaction.
On Feb. 11, students entered the Anne Hutchinson cafeteria just like any other day. But instead of grabbing their food and a spot at a table with their usual friend group, the youngsters were given a colored bracelet and asked to sit with classmates who had selected the same-colored wristband.
The result? A mix-and-matched lunch room that saw students spending time with classmates with whom they might not otherwise sit, promoting the idea of an Anne Hutchinson community that is dedicated to breaking down artificial walls.
Student Council member Lucas Kim explained that the activity was meant to challenge students to step outside their comfort zones and make new friends.
“We did this to show that we could sit with other people,” said Kim. “There are sometimes students who don’t have anyone to sit with, and this was an opportunity to show that you don’t always have to sit with the same people.”
Fellow student council member Joseph Napior explained that sitting with new people led to new discussions during the lunch period, something he felt was an important component in helping to strengthen the school community.
“Usually, my friends and I will talk about sports at lunch, maybe a basketball game,” said Napior. “This is a good way to get to know someone you might not know that well.”
After the success of the first-ever Make-a-Friend day, student council members hope that the event will not only become an annual tradition for Anne Hutchinson students, but also inform the way that they interact with their classmates on an everyday basis.
“It makes you feel like you have someone else to look forward to playing with at recess,” said Maeve Bolduc.
- Anne Hutchinson