Fundy High School’s former reputation was subpar to other institutions within the district. Resources for student help and support were scarce. Annual student surveys reported that on multiple occasions, students felt unsafe at school, a fact that often hindered their motivation to attend school. I believe that school attendance plays a vital part in a student’s academic success. The reoccurring issue of bullying, harassment, and the poor school conditions were a major factor in the negative reputation of our school. I did not easily accept these facts, and believed that our school had a greater potential than what was expressed by other students and parts of the community. In order to combat this negative environment, I joined Mariners in