October has arrived and passed, marking the 38th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). Representation of the pink ribbon is integral, as sharing stories and spreading awareness further highlight the importance of taking care of one another and invoking a stronger sense of community and student bond within MRHS. In regard to school sports, MRHS has worn pink in both women’s volleyball games, as well as choosing pink to be the student section’s color for the football game on October 10th. To students, BCAM representation in school is important, as they get to show appreciation and spread awareness for their families and those they care about. As October progressed, students shared their opinions with the representation of BCAM in MRHS.
“It is important that we raise awareness for Breast Cancer in our school because these are or could be our mothers, aunts and family, and they shouldn’t feel alone in what they go through,” freshman Ruchi Basatwar shared.
Some students also agree that there’s representation on BCAM in MRHS, even though it’s not the level that they would expect it to be.
“I think it’s good that there’s definitely a form of representation, but even then I feel like people can overlook that relatively easily because it’s not bold enough,” senior Morgan Gaither stated.
Many students shared similar viewpoints regarding the representation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
“When I think of cancer, breast cancer is one of the first that comes to mind. So to me, I think it’s really important that people who are affected by this feel less alone in what they’re going through,” sophomore Collin Daniels suggests.
Many students suggested the idea of participating in a fundraiser that works to raise money for the cause as the school has done before such as the Thanksgiving food drive last year. Students also suggested that the appearance of the pink ribbon around the school, or small merchandise students could purchase during lunch time similar to the rubber ducks sold during Autism Awareness Month in April.
On the week of October 18th, due to the rescheduled pep rally, students got a second smaller spirit week. On October 15th, students were told to wear pink and show their support for the pink ribbon. Students who wore pink were interviewed in order to give their opinions on what Breast Cancer Awareness means to them and why it’s significant.
“One of my aunts had Breast Cancer, and it impacted a significant amount of her life, so I definitely think that it’s important to help people diagnosed feel less alone because it really can take a toll on someone,” senior Melchizedek Amua shared.
Once October was finalized, many students felt as though they were more aware regarding the representation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in MRHS. Many students vocalized their appreciation for the sea of pink in the halls represented by the students on October 15th.
