At Seattle Prep, students are taught the Jesuit teaching of love for others; however, distractions can sometimes get in the way of these teachings.
Cura Personalis, or care for the person, is a key value of the Jesuits. Students exemplify this value through their service and their overall welcoming attitude.
Hattie KenKnight, a freshmen at Prep, remembers how the community welcomed her during her first week. “They (Prep) were very kind to everyone. Everyone had warm, friendly smiles.”
In addition, Prep shows kindness to complete strangers through service trips to places such as New Orleans and yearly service projects.
During the Urban Plunge, Sophomores have the opportunity to help those in need and become “men and women for others”. Although the Prep community is considerate, we sometimes lose sight of these values in challenging situations.
Mr. Meza, a Science teacher at Prep, noticed that the use of iPads in situations distracted students from courtesy. “I noticed that students who were on their iPads were less likely to acknowledge others. The iPads became a distraction that made the students lose etiquette.”
iPads and other distractions can seem to be an easy way to take a break during a busy schedule, but in reality it often makes students less aware of others. Practicing small acts of kindness are just as important to fulfilling and practicing the Jesuit teachings.