Pink Out Day

~ By Mariah Myers, HA sophomore, Eagle Journalism Club

All around the world, people are wearing pink to support breast cancer. On October 21, 2016 Lawrence County Career and Technical Center was proud to participate in this awareness as they took part in “Pink Out Day”, sponsored by Peer Leadership. More than half the student body and staff came together and wore pink.

The cosmetology shop assisted in participating in showing awareness by offering to do pink clip in and spray; they also painted ribbons on student’s cheeks for only a dollar. Many students came together to show their awareness of breast cancer Throughout the day, I asked students and staff how they felt about everyone coming together and wearing pink, and here is what they had to say:

“Almost all of our families here have been affected by cancer even if it is not breast cancer,” reflected Mrs.Cepro, Cosmetology instructor, “so we know what it feels like. We all have hope that there is a cure and there is a better way to treat people down the road.”

When I asked people about their feelings from the day, some responses were truly moving.

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“I think it speaks to the community and the culture we're building here at the school," considered our school’s principal, Mr. Milanovich, "and students are working together for one purpose.”

Ms.O’Donnell HA instructor said, “I think it is great idea to remind everyone to get mammograms and screenings and everyone can remind their mom, grandparents to get screenings.”

The support for the awareness was readily visible; it was a sea of pink in the hallways and lunchroom, pink spray and extensions were everywhere. It was a time of togetherness for staff and students alike.

“It makes me feel like the school is well together,” states Mackenzie Nye, cosmetology sophomore.

“As Health Assistants, we would say, “We have hope’!” beams Alize Mitchell, HA senior.

“I think it’s a good cause,” considers Harley Barnwell HA student. “We are supporting something that actually matters in people's lives.”

All proceeds for LCCTC's Pink Out Day go to support the breast cancer research of Dr. Dennis Slamon, graduate of New Castle High School.