At age 18, Kevin Curwick is making a difference, not only in his school but at other schools as well. After witnessing negative remarks being made about his classmates—friends and strangers alike—Curwick decided to counteract it the same way it was occurring, by making a Twitter account.
Osseo Nice Things, which started with a mere 120 followers and has grown to more than 4,700, provides uplifting words and compliments to different students each day. It’s about “making the excluded feel included,” he says.
Since its debut, other schools in the Twin Cities have adopted the idea, making similar accounts for their own schools. “It’s encouraging to see that it’s trending,” Curwick says.
What’s the future of the Twitter account? Curwick already has begun scouting for a trusted schoolmate to take over when he graduates in May. “It’s not about me,” he says. “I’d like that to continue on.” Osseo’s account will remain, because as Curwick says, “There’s always something nice to say.”
