Home Monroe students text, raise awareness Published on March 4, 2015 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Teacher Scott Hoppert speaks to students at Monroe Middle School before they try to set a texting record to eliminate the use of the word 'retard.' The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Students at Monroe Middle School watch a short video about 'the word.' The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Teacher Scott Hoppert speaks to students at Monroe Middle School. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image A student at Monroe Middle School sends a text message as students at the school try to set a texting record. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Eighth-graders Ali LaFountain, left, and McKenna Schmidt join students at Monroe Middle School as they try text to encourage others to 'treat people the same.' The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Students at Monroe Middle School try to set a texting record. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Eighth-graders Craig Latty, left, Austin Nye, center, and Allie Walters, right, quickly send text messages as students at Monroe Middle School. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image The clock ticks down from five minutes. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Eighth-grader Mikayla Freeman sends a text message as she and fellow students at Monroe Middle School try to set a texting record. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Students at Monroe Middle School put their hands in the air after they finish trying to set a texting record. The Blade/Andy Morrison Buy This Image Recommended for you Click to comment