"I believe I am a powerful peace builder through my actions, my words, and my thoughts. I reject violence and work to build peaceful solutions in my home, school, and community. I commit, every day, to do my best to be a peace builder in my world."
But seventy-three knights laid down their swords before dawn.
As we move forward this school year under the leadership of our principal, Mr. Valentin Dignadice Jr., let us embody the spirit of resilience and strength. Peace isn't just the absence of conflict—it's the presence of respect and understanding in every hallway and classroom.
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"I was in the ER last year," says Maria Santos, a KNCHS alumna. "A family member was screaming at me. My first instinct was to scream back. But the Pledge came to my mind—'I will breathe before I react.' I took five seconds. De-escalated the situation. That’s the power of this pledge."
: Recent addresses by school leadership, such as Principal Valentin Dignadice Jr., emphasize that the values in these pledges are meant to build student resilience in the face of academic and personal challenges. You can find the full sequence of these recitations in this Flag Ceremony Script of the pledge or information on a specific event where it was performed?
