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Photos: HHS Diversity Club’s Chalk It Up event

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Education, Z-Lead Image Front Page

The Hopkinton High School Diversity Club hosted Chalk It Up, a town-wide event in which community members were encouraged to create messages of diversity, inclusivity and kindness on their driveways and sidewalks. A group of teachers, administrators and community leaders gathered at the high school to kick off the event Thursday afternoon.

Chalk It Up HHS group

The participants at the high school pose in front of their handiwork. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND

Evan Bishop

HHS principal Evan Bishop shows what it means to be a Hiller. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND

Guidance counselor Kiely Murray and English teacher Dan Collins write quotes on the sidewalk. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND

Caitlin Burke

Learning specialist Caitlin Burke gets creative with her message. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND

Chalk quotes

The designs are motivational and, in some cases, artistic. PHOTO/CHRISTINE STRICKLAND

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