Rotary Essay Contest

Four Way Test To Fight Cyber Bullying STORY CONTRIBUTED

Bullying is so prevalent these days, especially with social media. Sometimes a little creativity can be used to show our students a better way. With that in mind, Rotary District 7730 is holding a “Four-Way Test” essay contest for 6th and 7th grade students. The essay prompt is “How the Four-Way Test can prevent/reduce bullying and cyber-bullying.”

District 7730 comprises a diverse and innovative set of 50 Rotary Clubs from 14 counties with more than 1600 Rotarians. Brunswick County Rotary clubs include Southport, Southport Evening, Shallotte, South Brunswick Islands and Leland Rotary Clubs.

The 4-Way Test is one of the guiding principles for Rotarians. It is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for Rotarians to use for their personal and professional relationships. The test has been translated into more than 100 lan- guages, and Rotarians recite it at club meetings.

The essay contest is open to all 6th and 7th grade students. Essays should be submitted to the schools by Feb. 10. The students should receive or request the entry forms from literacy teachers at school.

The FOUR-WAY TEST

Of the things we think, say or do Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned?

Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

About Southport Rotary Club:

Chartered in 1986, the Southport Rotary Club is comprised of neighbors, friends, and community leaders in Southeastern Brunswick County. Our members share the common goal of creating positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.