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Junior Ella Hanks not only is in the Student Government, but she also volunteers for many other organizations. She has volunteered for multiple events not only for StuGo, but also the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a youth leader.

Service within Student Government

Jackson Bergholz, Staff Reporter December 1, 2021

Student Government (STUGO) has long been a part of the school and the community as a whole. With annual donation drives and events they hold, they give back to the community in a number of different ways,...

Students volunteer to get service hours for college. But do those hours morally count if you are doing it for alternative reasons.

Service or self-serving

Meghan McGowan, Photo Editor December 1, 2021

Getting into college is no easy task. Students must have good grades, extra curricular activities, letters of recommendation, and service hours to impress college admissions. But when volunteering is done,...

Adithi Nythruva has a passion for music. She  performed the National Anthem at the winter assembly.

Adithi Nythruva volunteers through Homegirl Project

Lexi Amaro, Staff Reporter December 1, 2021

Junior Adithi Nythruva is very passionate about making a difference in her community. By valuing female empowerment and racial equality, she is working hard to bring lasting change. Founded by Malavika...

Students are busy enough as it is with homework, studying and some of them even have jobs. Expecting them to work for no reward is unreasonable and results in students disliking service.

Service hours are not genuine but that’s okay

Tyler Blandin, Website Director December 1, 2021

Community service clubs are everywhere around campus and offer students an opportunity to volunteer their time for various charitable causes in the community. At least, that is the idea. The reality...

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