How do schools heal from tragedies?

<p>I think we are seeing some of it right now. The healing process includes formal memorial services like the candlelight convocation. It includes the students (and I'm sure faculty and staff, too) gathering with their friends - and new friends developed as an outgrowth of this tragedy - informally just to "be" together. </p>

<p>We had the tragedy of a high school suicide in our small town and the gathering is such a big part of it. Remembering. Celebrating the life (lives) lost. Caring for each other. Determining to go forward in their honor. This is what I have seen and am seeing going on right now at VT.</p>