Anti-Bullying Group Sweethearts and Heroes Makes Second Visit to Townsend Elementary in Walton CSD

The anti-bullying organization, Sweethearts and Heroes, recently visited Townsend Elementary in the Walton Central School District. The organization, led by ex-MMA fighter Tom Murphy and retired U.S. Army Sgt. Rick Yarosh, conducted two assemblies for different grade levels. These assemblies included interactive activities and roleplays to teach students about bullying.

The assemblies were split into two groups: grades K-2 and grades 3-5. The sessions were age-appropriate and aimed to teach students effective responses to bullying. Students were invited to participate in roleplays, with Murphy and Yarosh acting as the bully and the victim.

Murphy, the founder of the organization, and Yarosh, a motivational speaker, led the assemblies. Yarosh, who was injured in Iraq, shared his experiences with the students. They taught the students various strategies to handle bullying, such as removing the bullied person from the situation, befriending them, and seeking help when needed.

After the assemblies, Murphy and Yarosh continued to engage with the students. Murphy led discussions on bullying in some classrooms, while Yarosh held Q&A sessions with other classes.

This visit to Townsend Elementary is the organization's second visit to the Walton Central School District this year. Their ongoing efforts to educate students about bullying demonstrate their dedication to creating a safer and more inclusive school environment.

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