By Amy Maginnis-Honey

More than 60 Green Valley Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders rose to the challenge Monday.

The challenges of Challenge Day involved hugs, some patty cake playing and the opportunity to stand before the group and compliment someone.

The goal of the all-school-day session was to break down barriers and encourage the students to be the change they want to see.

Participants were nominated by their teachers. Crowd-source funding raised enough for T-shirts and lunch for the participants.

via Middle school students up for challenges of Challenge Day.