RRW 2021 – Grades 7-12

Question #1:

What are the activities that give you joy?

Question #2:

What does it feel like when you do these activities, or how would you describe the feeling to someone else?

Question #3:

Peer pressure is real. To what degree might you be tempted to find acceptance in your peer’s opinions of you rather than stay true to a healthy lifestyle?

Question #4:

What are some possible reasons you would give for why you would say no to friends asking you to experiment with drugs and alcohol?
a. Try to think of at least three.
b. How do you think your friends would respond to your reasons for saying no?

Question #1:

Tony was exposed to drugs at a young age and saw that they could affect performance. He didn’t want to compromise his own skating performance. Is there something you feel you wouldn’t want to compromise?

Question #2:

Tony suggests that it’s hard to say “no” to drugs and alcohol. How do you say, “no”?

Question #3:

Tony describes the feeling of creating his own tricks as a buzz. In what ways are you creative? When do you feel your own “buzz?”

Question #4:

Tony says that a natural high to him is being present and enjoying what you do on a physical and mental level. When have you experienced that feeling of being present and enjoying something on a physical and mental level?

Question #1:

Why doesn't Kelly drink alcohol or use drugs?

Question #2:

What does Kelly mean by "There is no upside in alcohol"?

Question #3:

Kelly is exposed to alcohol yet he chooses his natural high as a way to say “no” – do you have a plan to say “no”?

Question #4:

Kelly says that his mother was a strong influence in his life. Who is a strong influence in your life? Why?

Question #5:

Kelly talks about making an impact. What does making an impact mean to you?

Question #6:

How do you want to make an impact some day?

Question #7:

Kelly says you should “put your energy into what you love.” What do you love to do? What do you think you might enjoy?

Question #1:

What would you say is Dartanyon’s main character strength? What about him makes you think that?

Question #2:

Dartanyon’s father struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and it deeply affected how Dartanyon grew up. How would your life be different if you did not have a parent or guardian who was able to support you?

Question #3:

At Natural High, we believe that having a passion can improve all aspects of your life. How did wrestling and helping others improve Dartanyon’s life?

Question #4:

How has Dartanyon’s opinion of himself and his abilities changed over time?

Question #5:

Dartanyon says that there is always someone who can relate to your story. How do you relate to Dartanyon’s story?

Question #1:

Lisa says, “I always wanted to represent my family, my mom and my sisters, and I didn’t want to do anything that would damage my family name.” How do you see yourself representing your family?

Question #2:

Everyone knew a girl that played on the basketball team and that impressed Lisa. Is there someone you admire?

Question #3:

In 9th grade Lisa set a goal to make the Olympic basketball team. What are your goals and how do you work toward them?

Question #4:

Focus helped Lisa prioritize grades and athletics. What are your priorities? How do you keep your focus on them?

Question #1:

How do you answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Why?

Question #2:

Describe a time you have had a sense of accomplishment.

Question #3:

What does it mean to you to be a fighter?

Question #4:

What do you fight for? How does it make you feel?

Question #5:

Danyelle says that the decision to stay off drugs molded her life. How might it mold your life?

Question #6:

Hanging around with the wrong crowd, according to Danyelle, can affect your choices. Do you agree? Why or why not? Have you experienced this? If so, please describe.