Huntington Students Making A World of Difference

Huntington High School students continue to make “A World of Difference” through a club more commonly known around the school district by the acronym AWOD.

The club promotes anti-bias and diversity programs that allow students to better understand the issues of prejudice and bigotry as well as providing a forum for exploring diverse viewpoints.

The organization’s executive board includes Aidan Geller (president), Caroline McGreevy (vice president), Jessica Maixner (treasurer) and Olivia McGreevy (secretary).

The club believes that “the power of one can make a difference.” The enthusiastic teenagers who have already signed on as members of this year’s AWOD club are determined to make a difference in the world.

Similar to clubs across the country, Huntington High School’s A World of Difference initiative seeks to recognize bias and the harm it inflicts on both individuals and society as a whole.

Faculty advisors Suzi Biagi (sbiagi@hufsd.edu) and Erica Murphy-Jessen (ejessen@hufsd.edu) are recruiting new members to AWOD’s ranks.

The club works to build a better understanding of the value and benefits of diversity while striving to improve intergroup relations. AWOD confronts racism, anti-Semitism and every form of bigotry wherever and whenever these terrible things rear their heads.

The club facilities sensitivity and empathy in race relations. For many years, AWOD has trained intermediate grade level students in techniques to promote an anti-bias and anti-bullying environment.