Youth and Services
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09/27/12Rising Leaders of CharactorRobby Wellington helps to revitalize, improve, and brighten the lives of women LIVING with breast cancer. Sara Kate and Emily Wiser are responsible for dozens of smiles of joy on the faces of residents at the St. Margaret Hall nursing home. Michael Van Dorselaer mobilized and championed the effort that led to providing 96 villages with clean drinking water, saving countless lives. These four incredible students epitomize the dedication The Summit Country Day School has for developing great leaders of character. The school’s character education program is symbiotic with its scholastic components. The distinctive program historically has been one of the key attractions of the school. The character education program is intentional, age-appropriate, and curriculum... Posted at 01:40 PM | Permalink |
08/27/12Give a Child with a Life Threatening Illness the Chance at Being a KidBeing a child should entail having fun, whether it’s playing with your siblings, going swimming at the local pool, or celebrating at your birthday party. For some children, however, this isn’t a reality, but a seemingly unobtainable dream. Children diagnosed with life threatening and chronic illnesses are deprived of the opportunities that other children consider the norm. That’s where A Kid Again brings their dreams to life and helps children remember how to smile. The Greater Cincinnati chapter of A Kid Again was established in 2000 by volunteers and board members from Columbus. Twelve years later, the organization serves 620 children and 607 families. In January, the Dayton chapter merged with Cincinnati and now A Kid Again is comprised of the... Posted at 09:05 AM | Permalink |
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04/23/12A Day at the ParkCincinnati comes second behind Paris in the amount of parks held within a city. Many of us either take the parks for granted or have no idea what phenomenal utilities are offered at our fingertips. If spending a spring afternoon walking through one of the variety of park lands within in minutes of our homes, has not been an activity for you in the past couple of weeks, I suggest its addition to your "to do" list. The largest protector of the parks is the Cincinnati Parks which oversees five regional and 70 neighborhood parks and 34 nature preserves. The Cincinnati Parks oversee 10% of city land which includes The mission of the Cincinnati Parks is to conserve, manage, sustain, and enhance parks' natural and cultural resources and... Posted at 01:46 PM | Permalink |
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04/11/12Dart WarsDart wars season is here! Ready to see kids running through neighborhoods with nerf guns? You better be. Kids here get really into the game and won't stop at anything to shoot your kids. The rules get pretty intense and even parents like to get into it and help their kids. People get fairly rowdy though, so beware. Also, you should be aware of the thong rule. If someone is running around with a thong on in your yard, it means that they can't be shot and they can't shoot either, so don't just automatically call the police. The game involves anyone who wants to play and each team has 5 members. Each week, if you win, you play someone new and shoot outs occur on Sundays if neither team gets eliminated. Most parents... Posted at 09:58 AM | Permalink |
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04/09/12Standing TogetherUsually spring break is a time to have fun with your friends and family and escape from reality for a week, but last week on Indian Hill's spring break, not everyone made it back safe. Indian Hill suffered from a great loss of a student, senior Ian Pierce. You always think you're invincible when you're teenager and you always think that bad things will never happen to you. Well, it happened to one of our classmates, who was just trying to have fun on spring break while on a jet ski. We never think of jet skis as being unsafe; they're just a way to have fun and drive fast, not to hurt you. Unfortunately, a freak accident occurred and Ian didn't come home after spring break. Ian Pierce and his twin brother, Drew were so... Posted at 02:58 PM | Permalink |
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04/02/12ProKids Advocating in Cincinnati CourtsWhat comes to mind when you hear the word CASA? Most of us are probably journeying back to memories of our last high school Spanish class or recalling the episode of Dora the Explorer that might have been playing in the background of the family room the other morning. Regardless, we all are aware that casa means home. The national philanthropic organization, also known as ProKids in the Cincinnati area, strives to fight for the best “home” possible for children. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and this national organization makes a difference in the lives of children daily. Children in the foster care system often have to deal with the court system and the array of legal responsibilities associated with the determination of their future.... Posted at 09:56 AM | Permalink |
03/14/12If you don't have a Pinterest account yet, get one. Recently, its users have spiked and it has become that latest social media buzz. Although, this one's a little more impersonal, unlike Facebook and Twitter. It shows you anything you want to see! It is now said to be one of the top 30 U.S. websites. Type in anything that interests you, like cute puppies, any kind of recipes, pictures or fashion and it will show you thousands of hits. It is a new place for companies to get their brand-name out by using flashy pictures and blog posts and it makes consumers more interested. Pinterest is where you post blogs, pictures or anything of entertainment and people can follow you and pin what you pin! You can do this with other people too, of course. ... Posted at 01:01 PM | Permalink |
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03/12/12The Cincinnati Observatory is Waiting for YOU to VisitHave you looked up in the night sky recently? Besides the full moon we enjoyed last week, there are some other dazzling features lighting up our midnight sky. On the western front, both Mars and Venus are shining brightly. In addition, it is easy to point out Jupiter and a telescope can help you see Mercury and Saturn. With the planets aligned amidst a sky of asteroids and meters, it is prime viewing time for a show amongst the stars. The Cincinnati Observatory was founded in Mt. Adams in 1842. Founder Ormsby McKnight Mitchel, fueled passion amongst the country with his astrological studies and devoted his life to the establishment of astronomical programs. The Cincinnati Observatory was the first of its kind to be created in our nation and former President, John... Posted at 07:31 AM | Permalink |
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03/07/12Diverse LivingJe suis du Canada, de L’Australie, de la Suisse et des Etats-Unis. (Meaning, I am from Canada, Australia, Swizterland and the U.S., in french). Where I live, in such a small community, offering world perspectives is one of my greatest contributions. Being born in Australia, to then moving to Canada, then to the United States, to Switzerland and then back to the States, I have experienced a fair share of cultures. Also, being a Canadian citizen and now an American citizen, I have spent my whole life around a kind of culture that is different from that of the United States. I am very fortunate for not only having lived in these diverse countries, but for also being able to travel the world with my family at such a young age. Almost every chance that my family gets... Posted at 11:41 AM | Permalink |
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02/29/12Heading off to CollegeBeing a senior has its luxuries. You're the leader of the school, you have so many privileges, you get to sleep in or leave early and some days, you'll even get free bagels in the morning! As great as it is, seniors are going through a tough and stressful time in their lives. College. It might make you nervous or anxious or excited, but if you have no idea what you want to study or where you want to go, it might make you stressed out of your mind. For the next four years of your life, you'll be here (at least if you don't transfer). That's a big decision! It's a scary decision, too. It can be intimidating; looking at all the scores you need to get into schools, seeing how many students are there, how many different courses they offer and how... Posted at 12:58 PM | Permalink |
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02/24/12Indian Hill Presents "Footloose"Everyone has seen, or at least heard of, the musical sensation “Footloose”. Indian Hill put on a production of the musical in this year’s high school Pow Wow. Many talented students shined in the spotlight with their unique voices and awesome acting skills. Last night was the opening night and the show will also be on Friday night at 7:30, Saturday at 2:00 P.M. and at 7:30 P.M. Tickets sold out fast for both Friday and Saturday night and opening night was a big success! Junior, Hugh Strike, played Ren, a city boy who moved from Chicago to a town called Bomont, which had very strict laws against almost everything he wanted to do. Dancing was made illegal, which made Ren none too happy. After an accident that involved alcohol and driving, 4... Posted at 01:09 PM | Permalink |
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11/08/11CCD Students Give Back on Community Service DayEvery year at Cincinnati Country Day School, the Upper School devotes one full school day to service. On Community Service Day, the student body is divided up by grade and sent out into Cincinnati for the morning, to locations of various kinds, where they work with local organizations for several hours. After returning to school for lunch, they continue their day of service within the school, engaging in projects with their Advisory groups. On October 18th this year, as students spread across the city, the locations served included Granny’s Garden in Loveland, Valley View in Milford, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and Matthew 25 Ministries. Throughout the day, students cleaned white lion enclosures, readied garden beds for the winter, packaged soap to send to... Posted at 01:33 PM | Permalink |
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10/18/11Brad Hammoor: InvolvedFrom the time Brad Hammoor was in 6th grade, he was connected to community service. Dragged along to various functions by his deeply-involved sister, young Brad was soon entrenched in service with the Spofford Home in Kansas City. Once he was old enough, Brad took it upon himself to carry on the tradition of service. During 8th and 9th grade, Brad spent over 150 hours working at the Spofford Home, a residential school and treatment center for child victims of abuse, neglect, and mental health disorders. The children Brad worked with were the ones in such dire situations that they had to be legally removed from their homes. “Sometimes both parents had been arrested or just left them,” Brad added, “so they’re put in this home where they can learn and live in... Posted at 10:19 AM | Permalink |
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09/30/11110 HoursOver the past two summers, CCDS Senior Caitlin Hilberg has been working to unite Madeira residents with locally grown, organic food. She’s served at the Madeira Farmers Market for over 170 hours over the past two summers, aiding both the local economy and delivering healthy food. On Thursday of every week from May to October, local farmers gather in Madeira off of Miami Road, near McDonald Commons. For several hours each week, their stands are set up, traffic is blocked off, and pedestrians are encouraged to come and purchase their groceries for the week. However, last summer, the Farmer’s Market was extremely short staffed. “My mom’s best friend is on the board of the Farmer’s Market,” Caitlin explained. “Last summer they... Posted at 12:45 PM | Permalink |
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08/29/11Ellis Frederick's FijiFor 17 days this summer, Ellis Frederick fled the Midwest summer heat-wave. Posted at 03:38 PM | Permalink |
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08/12/11Cincinnati Country Day was Given a 5 Year GrantIn 2005, Cincinnati Country Day was given a 5 year grant. After two years of planning, the grant’s purpose was executed. Photography students began catering to the needs of mentally and physically abandoned children both locally and internationally. This past year, many CCDS students have been involved in exposure, including recent graduates Baldur Tangvald, Cody Pomeranz, and Blythe Gross Hutton, and rising seniors Adriana Ungerleider, Alyssa Bardach, Emily Ashwell, Timmy Macrae, Emily Sprinkle, and Nathaniel Adams. Recent graduate Ilana Habib has been involved with the Exposure project throughout her high school career, and feels that it has played a huge part in shaping her appreciation for photography.Ilana has gone on two international trips with Exposure, one to San Miguel... Posted at 01:16 PM | Permalink |
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08/05/11Mexico with Back2Back MinistriesFor the past four summers, rising CCDS senior Emily Ashwell has gone on mission trips to Monterrey, Mexico with Back2Back Ministries. Before their return on August 31st, however, Emily and her mother went to Hyderabad, India with Back2Back. For one week, they devoted their energies to dishing out attention, entertainment, and love to local orphans living in hostels that struggle to meet the children’s basic needs. On her past trips, Emily has been assigned to myriad tasks, including painting, cleaning, and working with cement for the benefit of children’s homes in Monterrey, in addition to playing with the kids. On her India trip though, the needs of the hostels were of a different ilk. “We spent most of the week doing vacation bible school types of activities,”... Posted at 02:02 PM | Permalink |
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07/31/11Giving Gorman Heritage Farm a New Working FacilityDuring her freshman year at CCDS, Emily Sprinkle (class of 2012) worked for the good of the environment as a whole and local Cincinnati agriculture with part of her Girl Scout troupe. Over a six month period in the 2008-2009 school year, Emily and a few friends tended the needs of local Gorman Heritage Farm in Evendale. “They were running out of space,” Emily explained. With the harsh winter climate becoming a problem, Gorman Farm was losing crops. One member of Emily’s troupe who volunteers at Gorman farm brought the issue to their attention, which kick-started the project. “We took it upon ourselves to build a big greenhouse that was for all different kinds of climates.”Although the entire troupe didn’t participate, Emily still enjoyed the... Posted at 09:54 AM | Permalink |
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07/22/11Helping End Slavery That Exists Today in the Ivory Coast.On Halloween this past year, two CCDS students decided to make an impact other than a dent in the candy bowl. Emily Polasko and Jayne Lester (both class of 2013, rising Juniors) took the candy-coated spirit of the day and added a touch of community service. They passed out fair-trade chocolate and flyers to raise awareness about the slavery that still exists today in the Ivory Coast.After attending the University of Cincinnati Service Workshop, Emily and Jayne were inspired by the cause. Dean of Service Learning Deborah Floyd has taken a group of Upper School students to the seminar the past two years. This year, the students had the opportunity to attend a break-out session about slavery in the Ivory Coast and the fair-trade chocolate program.After attending the Workshop at UC on... Posted at 01:43 PM | Permalink |
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07/22/11Breaking Down WallsIn 2005, America was struck by what has been arguably the worst natural disaster to hit our coastline: Hurricane Katrina. While many disasters take approximately two years to heal to the best of its ability, the effects of Katrina still remain for the people of New Orleans. Many are still not home due to relocation, many still do not have suitable housing, and many still do not know where their families are.Above: My worksite with about 2/3 of the kids and adults on the tripAbove: Myself (right) on the roof shingling with friendsThis past week, forty youth, myself included, and fourteen adults spent a week of service in the city of New Orleans. We were split into two separate worksites, each consisting of hard work and heavy labor that included roofing, dry walling, painting, cleaning,... Posted at 01:33 PM | Permalink |
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07/15/11Outdoors Club Seal WeekendIn October 2010, the Cincinnati Country Day School Outdoors Club organized Seal Week to raise money and awareness for the World Wildlife Foundation, specifically directed toward the protection of harbor seals. Recently graduated CCDS students Jack Wildman, Will Fritz, and Will Duncan organized both the club and the fundraiser with the intention of increasing awareness for the World Wildlife Foundation (which the club designated itself as a supporter of) and nature in general. The idea for Seal Week came from Jack’s previous outdoors experience. “The summers I work at camp, we take canoe trips out to the Keel River and we sat a ton of seals. Very cool, they’re awesome animals,” said Jack. “That got me very interested in them, so I did some research.”... Posted at 11:10 AM | Permalink |
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07/08/11Cody Pomeranz- Queen City ClassicFor the Pomeranz family, chess is a tradition. Each of the three Pomeranz sons, Corbin, Jory, and Cody (who graduated this spring from CCDS and is the youngest of the six Pomeranz children), learned to play when they were four. Once the three boys all understood the mechanics of the game, they went beyond the skills their father taught them, playing together constantly to hone their skills. Their love of the game grew, until it exploded into an idea. Eleven years ago, after leaving a Bengals game at Paul Brown Stadium, the boys realized that the club section of the stadium would be a great place for a chess tournament. With the help of his brothers, Corbin Pomeranz, the oldest of the three boys, worked tirelessly to organize the tournament until it came to fruition. The ultimate result... Posted at 12:53 PM | Permalink |
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07/08/11Claim Your MiracleAbout three weeks ago, thirty-six youth between grades seven and twelve, including myself, attended a choir tour to Pennsylvania and New York through Church of the Savior United Methodist Church. Throughout the school year, each of us made the decision to be part of the youth choir or bells choir and the decision to spend a week away from home, iPods, cell phones, and computers. We were also given a challenge: to claim our miracles. What did that mean exactly? Many of us were not sure at first. Being church kids, we knew the miracles of Jesus well. He healed a leper; He walked on water; He raised Lazarus from the dead; and ultimately, He himself was raised from the dead. What were our youth pastor and choir director trying to get at? None of us have ever walked on water or talked... Posted at 07:39 AM | Permalink |
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06/29/11Tornado Hit Athens High SchoolIn September, 2010, Athens High School was hit by a tornado. The twister caused significant damage to the high school, where recent CCDS graduate Mick Abrahamson’s uncle works. Days after the storm, Mick’s mother explained what had happened and showed him pictures of the damage that had come from his uncle. Included with the pictures was the information that it would cost several million dollars to rebuild the school. The destruction of Athens High School struck a chord with Mick, and prompted him to do something about it.Mick’s efforts to aid Athens High School were fueled by the concept that its seniors wouldn’t be able to play on their home fields all year. A football player himself, Mick was impacted by the notion, and decided to play off of the senior... Posted at 08:30 AM | Permalink |
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06/24/11Cincinnati Nature CenterThis spring, recent CCDS graduate Baldur Tangvald decided to combine ecofriendly behavior and year end stress relief. The former Student Body President continue his trend of looking for fun activities by leading a group to the Cincinnati Nature Center with the goal of removing invasive honeysuckle plants, an activity which he described as a good time, and a great community service opportunity.Baldur got the idea for the excursion from his Community Service Day outing during his freshman year, 2008. “I guess this time around I really just wanted to spread the love a little bit,” Baldur said. “It was so much fun when we went before, and I wanted to share that with other people and keep the tradition going.” On the 2008 trip, his advisory ventured out into the... Posted at 08:22 AM | Permalink |
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06/16/11CCDS class of 2014 Book DriveIn February of this year, the CCDS class of 2014 held a book drive within the Upper School. Spearheading the project was then-freshman Olivia Schwartz. Over the course of ten days, the freshman class collected over 300 books, which they donated to The Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati. The Literacy Network (LNGC) serves the over 288,000 people in the greater Cincinnati area who require basic reading abilities. The LNGC arranges tutors and books for the people they serve, a cause which inspired Olivia.Olivia has been connected to the LNGC for some time, she explained. “My mom volunteers with them, and for my bat mitzvah I donated all of my money to the Literacy Network, because I’ve always believed that reading is so important,” said Olivia. When the class of 2014... Posted at 03:16 PM | Permalink |
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06/10/11Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater CincinnatiA home away from home. That is the goal of every hotel – to make their guests feel so comfortable, so that they feel as if they never left the comfort of their own home. Many don’t realize that every time they run through the drive-through line at McDonald’s, they are helping to support a very different “home away from home.” It is undeniable that hospital care is expensive for most American families. Now imagine a child, ages ranging from infant to teen, suffering from a fatal disease that must be treated regardless of the expense. Cincinnati is blessed to be the home of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, rated one of the best in the nation. Many people will travel out of their way to have their children treated here even though the travel, hospital,... Posted at 10:03 AM | Permalink |
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06/10/11No Ordinary School ProductionOn April 25th, Cincinnati Country Day School hosted the one night only performance of the spring musical- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. However, it was no ordinary school production. CCDS normally does some manner of short play, or collection of skits in the spring, and only puts on the winter musical. This year, the school performed two musicals, one of which was Putnam County. But this production was different not only in that it was the second musical of the year; it was also student directed, charged no admission but accepted donations, and donated all proceeds to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for the children of fallen American service people.Alyssa “Ali” Breneman, who graduated from CCDS this month, has been at... Posted at 09:19 AM | Permalink |
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06/02/11Hoops for HaitiOn February 12, 2010, Cincinnati Country Day played a basketball game against their rival school, Summit Country Day. However, above the tensions of the Country Day rivalry was a feeling of service. Recent CCDS grad Jules Cantor (class of 2011) had organized a program dubbed “Hoops for Haiti”, which raised $916 for the American Red Cross’s Haiti Relief Fund after the earthquake that rocked the country in January, 2010.CCDS students met soon after the quake to discuss how they could make an impact within the efforts to help Haiti. Jules felt that the best way to make an impact would be to utilize the resources at the school’s disposal locally, instead of going through a larger and more removed organization. “I knew there was a big game coming up,” said... Posted at 06:01 PM | Permalink |
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06/02/11Helping Over the SummersFor students everywhere, the thought of summer sends shivers down their spines and brings an excitement that cannot compare to anything else. The thought of three months left just to them presents opportunity for fun and relaxation, but also for growth and change. Things like summer camps, jobs, and vacations can be a chance to experience what summer is like. Some kids, though, do not get to experience these things. Imagine never getting to go to camp. Imagine never getting to leave town to go on a vacation. For many kids, this is what summer is like. For many kids, this is a reality. Through Operation Give Back (OGB), Olivia, a CHCA student, has not only been able to work with kids during the school year, but also during the summer. Throughout this school year, she has worked closely... Posted at 05:48 PM | Permalink |
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05/27/11Running in Life with ShoesAt the beginning of the spring, two Cincinnati Country Day School history teachers stood up in an Upper School assembly and made an announcement that pulled at the heart strings of the community. Mr. Peter Fossett and Mr. Merle Black spoke of a high school in Brown County where neither the school nor the majority of the families involved had the money to supply appropriate footwear for their track team. Students who desperately wanted to run for their school were showing up to practice in whatever they had, running in shoes that simply weren’t suitable.“Lots of these kids were showing up in vans, skater shoes, boots, or some other sort of footwear that just wasn’t appropriate,” Peter said. “But they were running with them because they just wanted to... Posted at 04:08 PM | Permalink |
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05/27/11Ups and Downs of Caring for ChildrenFor some people, the mere thought of children can cause discomfort and possibly distress. Even parents often admit that parenthood is one big roller coaster ride. With the wonderful ups of caring for children come many downs. Regardless, many agree in saying that working with kids can be a wonderful thing.Sarah, a freshman, is definitely one of those people who find children to be such a joy. Like Mariel, she too works with the ESL Hopewell group, and she has been working there every Tuesday since the end of the year. Sarah began working with the ESL (English as a Second Language) Program through the guidance of her older sister. Sarah says, “I love kids, and I wanted to do something with that. When I went, I had a great time and wanted to keep doing it.”Some days, though,... Posted at 03:54 PM | Permalink |
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05/27/11Unified for UnifatJohanna Gordon is not only a 10th grade English teacher at Sycamore High School, she is an active supporter of a less fortunate girl she has never met. Johanna has sponsored a child through Unified for Unifat for the past three years. Unified for Unifat is an organization that raises money for less fortunate children in Gulu, Uganda. A $300 donation allows one child in Uganda to attend school for one year. The donation also covers their uniform cost, books, and school meals. For some children, the school meal is likely the only one they will receive the entire day.“I have sponsored a girl named Anena Nora for the past three years,” said Johanna. “ I am told she is a feisty, spirited young lady who is learning to read and write in English.”To continue sending... Posted at 03:00 PM | Permalink |
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05/19/11March of Dimes WalkOn April 17 Cincinnatians participated in the March of Dimes Walk, a program that raises money for research to benefit babies with various health problems. For weeks beforehand, Cincinnati Country Day School sophomore Sara Fitzgerald had been working with the Service Learning Program at school to raise money and awareness for the walk. She coordinated with Deborah Floyd, the dean of Service Learning, to raise $2,000 to meet a matching grant offered by a parent.“I think seeing all the people there who have these incredible stories about their friends or family, really feels rewarding because I don’t have any problems like that in my family,” said Sara. “I feel like just doing a two-mile walk is the least I can do to help give money and raise money for... Posted at 06:08 PM | Permalink |
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05/19/11Not Your Typical TeenagerMany teenagers look forward to Friday nights for a number of reasons: the end of the school week, a night to hang out with friends, see a movie, go to a sports game, etc. Rarely do you find a teenager who spends every Friday night volunteering and helping the sick.Aditi Jain, a sophomore at Sycamore High School, looks forward to her Friday nights at Bethesda North Hospital, a member hospital of TriHealth. Apart from receiving great community service hours, Aditi takes part in volunteering because she knows the patients at the hospital really need it.“I get a great feeling knowing that I am helping others who need assistance. It is a very rewarding feeling at the end of the day, knowing I made a difference in someone’s life,” says Aditi, who has been working at the... Posted at 03:02 PM | Permalink |
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05/19/11Hitting the Main CourseNow that school is wrapping up, A.P. exams are over, and college decisions and majors are set (almost!), most people would imagine that service would be on the backburner and senioritis would take over. With only three weeks left and excitement running high, it would definitely make sense. The end of high school for the seniors means some people’s last days of serving, but not for Mariel Beausejour, a Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy senior. As a matter of fact, her love of serving is far from over.Mariel has been serving the world and community for quite some time. In middle school, she started going on mission trips to Monterrey, Mexico and has been on seven trips since then. Her passion for Hispanic people carried over into high school where she started serving at ESL... Posted at 02:41 PM | Permalink |
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05/10/11Actions Speak Louder Than WordsAt Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, service in the world and community is a cornerstone of what makes CHCA what it is. The school’s mission is to unleash “a passion to learn, lead, and serve,” and this maxim is encompassed in the actions of Hannah, whose passion for service is found in City Gospel Mission’s Outlet Program, a safe place for the poor and homeless of Cincinnati. Her desire for helping the homeless was ignited while on her winter term this January. Every year, CHCA offers students the opportunity to learn about and serve others on a local or global basis through a variety of service opportunities. This year, Hannah went to Nashville on a weeklong mission trip to help the homeless and destitute, and she found that when she returned to Cincinnati,... Posted at 08:07 AM | Permalink |
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05/09/11Taking the Time to Think of OthersWho would have thought that amidst grueling schoolwork, the ACT, spring break, and even the school musical, three teenagers would find enough time to think of those in need? Well, Sycamore High School’s very own Emily Fry, Tess Plona, and Nick Lo set aside some special time in their packed schedules to do just that. The very week after spring break, the three students established their own week-long bake sale in order to raise money for a program called Pinwheels for Prevention. This national organization helps victims of child abuse, and puts up a pinwheel for every donation they receive. Like Pinwheels for Prevention, Emily, Tess, and Nick plan to hang the 75 pinwheels they sold around the school to celebrate the bake sale’s great success.“The idea all... Posted at 06:45 AM | Permalink |
