Students participated in various trust games that involved blindfolds, thumbtacks, and passing students overhead (we assumed that this was a trust game, as opposed to practice for concerts). Other student highlights included stories, making bracelets and (how odd that even a 13 year old picks up on this) Mr. Bullock’s really bad jokes. At this point, one of the more generous students said, “His jokes are not the best but the way he tells them makes them funny.”

Fun is good. Fun is excellent. Here’s the real question, though - how well did the students pick up on the message of the day?

“Think twice.”  “If you think something isn’t that bad in your mind, think again, because it could be disrespectful.” “Trust in people.” “Have faith in someone.” “I never knew how much people should trust one another.” “Try new things.” “Don’t take things for granted.” “Put your trust in God.” “Believe in God.”

Great messages taken away and time well spent, indeed.