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Students Rally Against Bullying in Spencerport

By: Caroline Tucker
Updated: December 6, 2011
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Hundreds of local students came together Monday to break the cycle of bullying.

There's been a movement in Spencerport which sparked because if the the death of 14-year old Cameron DeVeronica.

Ogden Police were investigating her death as an apparent suicide last week.

They say bullying didn't cause the young girl's death.

But many of her classmates and friends believe that's not the case.

They worry there is a problem with bullying throughout the school community.

At the stroke of 7, Monday morning, hundreds marched to the front of the administration building at Spencerport.

The students message: no more bullying.

"I just got to the point that i felt something had to be done," said Grace Kinton, a sophomore.

Grace says she was not friends with Cameron, but says she sees many students taunted and teased in the hallways and online.

She says it's not a new issue, but an untouched one.

"The administrators were very understanding and supportive. That's what we wanted. we wanted them to hear us out," said

Students have formed a Facebook group called "NO MORE VICTIMS."

The message started at school in the morning and spread to the street corner in downtown Spencerport by the afternoon.

"No more bullying," chanted the young protesters.

Dozens of students say they want the entire community to hear their anti-bullying message.

"It's obviously a problem, it's a problem in every high school. It took the death of a 14 year-old girl to really open our eyes," says Andrew Frey, student.

Police say their investigation ruled that bullying did not cause cameron DeVeronica's death.

But these students don't agree.

"I talked to her that day. She told me kids were being mean to her, sending hurtful text messages. I saw them. It had everything to do with bullying," says Taylor Cuccinelli, student.

Whatever the reason though - they are working to open the dialogue.

"When it comes to a point that law and police can't do anything else, we took it into our own hands. The school has authority, we don't. They are on our side on this one, we just need to be civil," said Kinton.

Kinton says the students are working with the district to create an anti-bullyig club and possibly create some assemblies in Cameron's honor.

District Superintendent Mike Crumb released this statement:

"Bullying is an issue in our society and schools, and Spencerport is not immune. Last week, we initiated an investigation into any alleged violations of our student Code of Conduct, and during this process, we've asked students for assistance in sharing what information they may have....Moving forward, we all want what is best for our students, and we have to work together respectfully as a community. My hope is that we began that process today."

To join the NO MORE VICTIMS Facebook page click here.

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I was a friend of hers. She was one of the nicest people you could meet. And the fact that someone is that cruel to do something like that should feel ashamed. I have and am a victim of bulling and seeing a person wanting to kill them selves over bulling puts me in tears. As a High school student i see and hear bulling. And nobody should have to feel that way. And even if people think its not because of that it is look at her facebook it was!!! People who bully you need to understand that its no use we are who we are and you cant change that! And for Camerons family you have my prayers! I hope that because of this something will happen soon to prevent this because as a student and a victim it needs to stop!!! And i know that alot of people feel this way as well i do!! R.I.P CAMERON

Anonymous A. December 6, 2011 at 10:59 pm



why is ogden police saying there was no bullying, but stusents are saying their was and seen the proof on cell phone...does not sound like a thorogh investigation on thier part? really what happened to protect and serve..earn the money the town pays you..

Anonymous A. December 6, 2011 at 1:46 am



I am curious as to why when bullying is at the forefront of social issues that we rarely hear or think about the many adults that are in school all day and do nothing about it.You see many times that 15 year olds are brought up on charges when bullying is present,yet never hear of any of the adults who obviously turn a blind eye to it being held accountable.If the adults who should be curbing this are not expected to in my opinion to do their jobs , then this will never be held at bay.It's too apparent to me that a simple solution is the answer.Parents need to give good advice to the victims,teachers need to discipline and peer pressure shouldn,t rule.Thanks

Anonymous A. December 6, 2011 at 12:34 am

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