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freshman Kelly
McCullough.
McCullough spent three
hours working to better
her church. photo by
Sarah
Stacking magazines in
"I gained more generosity and self pride to know that I the counsling center is
made someone's day," junior Jessica Barnes said about sophomore Mike
her volunteering experience. Stanek. Instead of being
Barnes has spent one week for the last seven years in stud y hall , Stanek
volunteering at the Special Olympics. She helped people chose to help out in the
counseling center.
with physical and mental disabilities compete and photo by Sarah
improve their self-esteem. Gaughan
Although students volunteered for American
Government and Economics and for National Honor
Society, some exceeded the requirements because they
had a passion for where they volunteered.
"By volunteering at Shakespeare on the Green, I got
the chance to be a part of theatre, which is something I
reall y enjoy. For the first two years, I volunteered just
for the fun of it. This past summer I used some of the
hours for American Government and Economics," senior
Nate Fineman said.
urse's Association not
hours, but also the experience.
"Through nteering, I have learned better ways
relate with tldren. I know it sounds corny, but I feel
like I more than the patients and students
It puts my life in perspective," she said.
Assisting the football players are
senior trainers Rachel Stutznegger,
sophomore Afton Macias, and
freshman Lesa Young. Trainers
volunteered to aid injured athletes.
photo by Sarah Gaughan
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