“Sure. While walking home from school as a kid, high school jerks would splash me by driving through puddles. I also remember having my last name twisted around and made fun of a lot.”

— Joel Bogart, graphic designer, Lawrence

“Not that I can think of. I'm sure I was picked on, but nothing I can remember. I think all kids are to some extent.”

— Carri Vereecke, waitress, Lawrence

“Yes, I've been bullied a lot. In fact, I just got back from Japan, where I was bullied.”

— Andrew Ryan, Washburn University senior, Kansas City, Kan.

“Yes, I have been bullied. In elementary school, by a group of boys. They chased me every day from the playground to my house.”

— Chawnae Holloway, Kansas State University freshman, Topeka