Central Cambria Diversity Program

On Wednesday, August 31st, 2016, the student body of Central Cambria gathered and attended a diversity program by grade level. Bruce Haselrig, the former Assistant City Manager, City of Johnstown, led the two period program and discussed a wide variety of ways to open themselves up to the idea of diversity. The program was suggested to be given to the student body in an effort to prepare them for diversity after high school. The program preached tolerance, acceptance, and love for people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or anything that makes someone unique.

Haselrig has been acknowledged for being a wonderful speaker and has accepted many rewards for his programs dealing with not only diversity, but also the dynamics of leadership and staff development. Being a former classroom teacher, Haselrig confidently commands the room with his positive message and happy disposition.

This specific program was very interactive with activities ranging from lining up by your birthdays, discussing birth places, and participating in a variety of brain teasers and fun games, all showing that everyone is unique and different in this “big bowl of salad” called life.

Junior Libby Lees said, “I wasn’t expecting to have that much fun at the program. It was definitely one of the most fun ones I’ve ever been to.” Junior Sam Lane agreed saying, “ Everyone was laughing and learning at the same time. [Haselrig] definitely knew how to command a room and made us all feel special in our own way.”

All in all, the diversity program was very well received and the student body hopes we will have more programs like it in the future.