"In a Fairdale High School classroom, a group of juniors and seniors counted out fake money for a special freshman activity — an auction in which the underclassmen would be encouraged to bid on the philosophical priorities that are important to them."
The auction's objective was twofold: to help establish a bond with the younger students, while teaching them an important lesson that will help them make the often intimidating leap to high school.
“We want them to have some fun with it, but we also want them to realize the importance of prioritizing certain things in their lives,” said 17-year-old senior Stacy Colmore. “It's something I wish I had learned when I was a freshman.”
The mentoring is one of many components of Fairdale's Freshman Academy — a program that provides a structured environment to help new students — and their families — so they are less likely to stumble when making the move from eighth grade to high school.
