Jocks Sit With Classmates With Disabilities During Lunch

We can’t always expect the worst from high school students.

Memorable Years

Many people will agree that high school is the best part of a student’s life.

But It Has A Downside

However, there are also people who are not fans of being in high school because it’s one of the places where bullying takes place.

Targets Of Bullying

A person with a disability is sadly one of the targets of bullying in school.

But Some People Are Trying To Change That

Harold Fairclough, the head Football coach at Emmaus High School in Pennsylvania, wanted his players to have a “positive impact, not just on the football field.”

He Gave Them An Assignment

Harold set up a “lunch buddy program” where every player would pick a classmate with a disability to partner with during lunch every Friday.

From Mandatory To Voluntary

All of the students enjoyed the program so much that both the players and the students were doing it voluntarily.

It Became Personal

Some of the Football players now sit with their partners every day and are also considering pursuing careers related to special education.

Changing The World

The students are the future leaders of society, and changing the culture inside the campus is one step toward changing society and the world.

Watch how the high school Football players make friends with their classmates with disabilities over lunch in the video below.

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