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Catherine A.helped with the Branch Crossing Junior High
production of the play Backyard Bugs. She directed the design
and construction of the costumes. Arceneaux also organized
a sewing kit to be used for future productions, taught the
students the basic skills of costuming, and the use of sewing
machines.
Susan K. created a tutorial Web site for Spanish students
that covers Spanish I-III. It includes tutorials in verb tenses,
vocabulary, and grammar help. The site also includes interactive
quizzes and videos. “From working on this project I
learned HTML, JavaScript, Flash, Web design, and more Spanish
than I ever learned in class.”
Rachel S. created a video to educate the community on the
projects and goals of Montgomery County United Way. She went
to events to videotape and interview United Way employees,
then edited the video and showed it at service unit meetings
in Mongomery County.
Andrea Y. recorded children’s books onto audiocassettes
for Interfaith Hospitality Network. Members of the community
and Yee also sewed several stuffed animal characters to coincide
with each story. “From working on this project, I learned
that people in the community are very willing to help such
a worthy cause.”
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Melanie B. collected books for Casa de Juan
Diego, a shelter for women and children. She then established
a story hour at the center complete with interactive learning
activities. “I chose this project because I love to
read and I realized that families with low income do not have
the time to read with their children.”
May-Ying L. held three Chinese harp concerts. She designed
her own music, drew and printed bilingual flyers and programs,
and set the performance stage. Lam had her friends be her
master of ceremonies. She researched the background of her
music for the MCs to brief the audience and let them get a
taste of the Chinese culture.
Erica T.repainted the kitchen and senior high room at her
church. She brightened up the kitchen with yellow paint and
a darker yellow for the cabinets. In the senior high room,
she painted the books of the Bible on two walls and painted
one wall with chalkboard paint.
Karen B. and Rachel N. worked together for their Gold Award
Projects. They planned a Halloween carnival for 200 children
in their neighborhood. Admission to the festival was a donation
of canned goods that they donated to Northeast Area Ministries.
The children enjoyed the games, drinks, snacks, and the seasonal
trinkets they earned at the booths.
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Celia H.collected 25 boxes of school materials and supplies
for a bilingual school in Honduras. During the summer she
took the materials she collected so the students and teachers
would have what they needed when the school opened.
Tommi Jo S. held six collection events for Angel’s
Attic. She collected more than 3,000 items for Angel’s
Attic including toilet paper, paper towels and tissues, items
that cannot be bought with food stamps. “From working
on this project, I learned that motivation was a big part
of getting things done.”
Ashley W. worked with Carrie Schul and planned two songfests
for the La Porte Service Unit. They went to troop meetings
to help teach lyrics and choreography to the girls. As a service
project the girls who participated brought toys and canned
food to the events.
Virginia B. and Katheine B. worked together for their Gold
Award Projects. Their project, “Summer in Bloom,”
took place at the Ronald McDonald House. They helped the residents
make summertime crafts to place on a seven-foot tree that
was placed in the lobby. More than 600 ornaments were displayed
on the tree and more were shared with family members, staff,
and friends at the house.
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