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Senior Crusader Alaina Barlock traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina last week Oct 24th-27th, where she attended the World Anti-Bullying Forum at the Raleigh Convention Center. Alaina was chosen to sit on the Student Youth Panel along side eight other students. The Youth Panel presented on Wednesday where they spoke and answered questions about cyber bullying and how social media impacts the youth today. Alaina also had the opportunity to present a 5 minute speech and speak at Thursday’s opening remarks.There were many remarkable and awarded key note speakers that presented throughout the week. She had the chance to meet and speak with Mary, the Crowned Princess of Denmark, the board members from The International Bullying Prevention Association, representatives from Disney, Tik Tok, The Bikers Against Bullying group and many other organizations along with world renown professors. Alaina was awarded a certificate as a youth panelist and had the opportunity to Tour UNC. It was truly an amazing week! Great work, Alaina!