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NO GUFF Week ... A 21-Year Falmouth Tradition of Kindness |
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In 2021, Falmouth Celebrated 20 Years of No Guff,
marking a significant milestone from the first No Guff Day at Falmouth High School. Today, the observance of No Guff has expanded into a week-long event, celebrated at each of the Falmouth Public Schools, within the community, and proclaimed by Falmouth Select Board members as No Guff Week in Falmouth. A video that celebrates two decades of the No Guff tradition was created by Brian Switzer Video. |
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NO GUFF Week 2022: January 31 - February 4
About NO GUFF Week
Falmouth's annual NO GUFF Week is a time when students and staff work together to create a positive atmosphere in the school and avoid name-calling and put-downs. In 2001, Falmouth High School adjustment counselor Greg Gilbert was working with a group of students t find a proactive way to handle conflicts. They came up with the phrase "no guff" and worked with graphic arts teacher Doug Riebesehl to print No Guff t-shirts for students. Shortly after that first celebration, Mr. Riebesehl was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident. Since then, No Guff has been held in his remembrance, as he empowered students to get involved in creating a positive atmosphere. Each year, students and staff are asked to take the No Guff pledge, which states: I will not speak or text anything negative about anyone for an entire day.
This year’s NO GUFF Week marks the 21st annual observation of a tradition unique to Falmouth. No Guff Week is a time to celebrate respect and anti-bullying. No Guff Week encourages celebrations of respect, community, and unity. In the schools, it is a time when students and staff work together to create a positive atmosphere in the school and avoid name-calling and put-downs. As they have for many years, local businesses Cavossa Disposal Corporation and Cape Cod Aggregates donated funds for this year’s NO GUFF Week t-shirts. Thank you!
This year’s NO GUFF Week marks the 21st annual observation of a tradition unique to Falmouth. No Guff Week is a time to celebrate respect and anti-bullying. No Guff Week encourages celebrations of respect, community, and unity. In the schools, it is a time when students and staff work together to create a positive atmosphere in the school and avoid name-calling and put-downs. As they have for many years, local businesses Cavossa Disposal Corporation and Cape Cod Aggregates donated funds for this year’s NO GUFF Week t-shirts. Thank you!
2022 No Guff Community Spirit Award
The nomination period has closed. Stay tuned to see who will receive this year's award and thank you for all of the fabulous nominations! There are many deserving people in our community!
Nominate someone for the 2022 No Guff Community Spirit Award!
2022 marks the 9th year that the No Guff Community Spirit Award has been bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies the No Guff spirit in his or her daily life. Nominees must live or work in Falmouth; staff and students of Falmouth Public Schools are not eligible as awards are given within the schools).
Winners of the No Guff Community Spirit Award are those who:
- consistently display a positive attitude
- avoid talking negatively about others
- perform 'random acts of kindness'
- offer kind words or lend a hand to others in need
... and practice all of these things outside of the scope of their job or expected duties.
Nominations are due by Friday, January 21st at 2 p.m.
Past Winners of the No Guff Community Spirit Award:
2021: Greg Souza
2020: Susan Negri
2019: Darlene Braga
2018: Laura Peterson
2017: Annie Hart Cool
2016: Jennifer Connors
2015: Craig D'Amario
2014: Samantha Mueller
2022 marks the 9th year that the No Guff Community Spirit Award has been bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies the No Guff spirit in his or her daily life. Nominees must live or work in Falmouth; staff and students of Falmouth Public Schools are not eligible as awards are given within the schools).
Winners of the No Guff Community Spirit Award are those who:
- consistently display a positive attitude
- avoid talking negatively about others
- perform 'random acts of kindness'
- offer kind words or lend a hand to others in need
... and practice all of these things outside of the scope of their job or expected duties.
Nominations are due by Friday, January 21st at 2 p.m.
Past Winners of the No Guff Community Spirit Award:
2021: Greg Souza
2020: Susan Negri
2019: Darlene Braga
2018: Laura Peterson
2017: Annie Hart Cool
2016: Jennifer Connors
2015: Craig D'Amario
2014: Samantha Mueller
