Lunchtime "Mix It Up" Is Good Communications Training

Oh, the agonies and ecstasies of middle school lunch periods! Here's a generic photo, not of EVVMS students, but it captures the excitement:

Twice a year, for a week in the fall and a week in the spring, Principal Chad Soupir likes to "Mix It Up" by requring students to sit with somebody new at the lunch table, instead of the same-old, same-old. It's a great way to make new friends and learn communication skills that will serve you well as you go through school and into the work world.

Mr. Soupir uses a fun set of lunchroom mixer questions and activities to draw everyone out. If any student has any ideas for future mixers or an even better way to inspire new friendships at EVVMS, please talk to Mr. Soupir and "cook something up."