Mike Smith captivates, challenges CHS

Mike posing with some of his
new CHS friends

Canton High School's entire population of students and teachers were treated to an inspiring visit from Mike Smith today. Smith, who has a Youtube station called The HarborTV and is the CEO of several successful companies and non-profits including Skate for Change, shared his story of growing up poor, the challenges of high school, set-backs and thinking beyond himself. It was a message of giving and empathy.  He had CHS thinking and talking about how we can build on our school culture and work to recognize the value in each of us. It was awesome.

Mike met with scores of students
after his talk

In coming months, CHS will stay in touch with Mike.  We will be utilizing his HarborTV curriculum on so many important issues including bullying, social media, culture, race and giving back. He will also stay in touch with our student body through FaceTime and other communication media starting next week.

Nearly two-hundred CHS students supported his Beanies4Life initiative by buying an awesome beanie (winter hat to us old guys) which, in-turn leads to two-hundred homeless heads having warm-hats this winter. Good job CHS. Can't wait to see all those beanies walking into school tomorrow morning. 

I hope that Bulldog student athletes heard the messages about being humble, recognizing those around you, waking up at 6:00am to work to be your best, and doing good- not just wishing it or talking about it, but DOING it.  Let's get to work doing our part to improve our school culture!

Mike Smith speaking to a silent and entranced CHS audience.