R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me

“Respecting others is not judging by what a person looks like but by

what kind of person they are.”

Chauntelle Ruehman, 13

“It would have to be getting to know a person before I judge

them.”

Ellie Edles, 13

“You shouldn’t judge people by their physical outcome but by

what’s inside. Don’t poke people or point.”

Rachel Golden, 13

“Respecting them means using manners, being polite to your elders,

and I guess that’s it. And using ‘Yes, sir’ or ‘Yes, ma’am’ with your

teachers and parents.”

Aran Antunez, 13

“To me, respect means when you respect others at school, like

teachers. You have to respect others even if you don’t like them and

treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Javier Arriola, 13

-- Interviews and photos by Jeff Benson