For our senior project we created a day for kids and families to come together and participated in activities that promote a healthy and active lifestyles. Kids could come, receive a passport, and do activities to earn miles (points) toward their passports. When the correct number of points was earned, the kids could get a stamp in their passports to whatever country they had reached. The money we raised was donated to Samaritan's Purse. Our project beneffitted families, children, the church, and countries around the world.
Throughout this project we learned many things. We learned how much stress can effect a friendship. It showed us that running an event by ourselves is difficult and challenging. The biggest blessing for us was seeing the 30 volunteers come and help us succeed; this kind of support is more than anyone could ask for. For us senior project turned out to be more of a life and attitude reality check. We were forced to look at ourselves and our ways of thinking; we were also forced to look at each other and our differences.
When giving advice to underclassmen we would say procede with caution when entering with a partner. If possible, avoid having a partner alltogether. Even if you think you work alike; you don't. Also you must be completely sold out and passionate about your project, or you will absolutely hate it. Lastly, Try to have a positive attitude.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Erica Randall and Alli Holst- Food Drive
For our senior project we initiated a food drive. We went door to door getting donations to donate to the CAER Food Shelf. We ended up donating 1081 pounds. Through this project we beneffitted those hurting in the community by providing them with food.
Through this we learned to adapt to sitiuation and handle them as best as we can. We also realized negative attitudes are the least helpful things when working with people, and that we need to dispose of them. We also learned to be more professional when talking to strangers. Finally, we are more confident and know we can really truely make a difference in the community.
If giving advice to underclassmen we would tell them to not have partners. It rarely works well, no matter how good of friends you are. Also, pick a project you will actually like, or it becomes way more stressful and more of a burden than it should be.
Through this we learned to adapt to sitiuation and handle them as best as we can. We also realized negative attitudes are the least helpful things when working with people, and that we need to dispose of them. We also learned to be more professional when talking to strangers. Finally, we are more confident and know we can really truely make a difference in the community.
If giving advice to underclassmen we would tell them to not have partners. It rarely works well, no matter how good of friends you are. Also, pick a project you will actually like, or it becomes way more stressful and more of a burden than it should be.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Mandy Jahner and Jessie DeZiel- Biggest Loser: Teen Edition
For our senior project we created a Biggest Loser: Teen Edition contest. Just like the show, we had group work outs, weigh-ins, and a winner. The project was featured in the newspaper, and benefitted the community directly by promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
For me, Mandy, I learned many things from senior project. I learned to work effectively with another person through arguments and struggles. This project was a struggle for me personally, because I felt that being overweight and hosting this event seem like I was in denial. I wanted to do a project athat I had a passion for and that would challenge me and I got what I asked for. I was able to participate in the Biggest Loser myself and letting the participants know that I was in no way better than them. Now that it is over, I feel stress-free and am pround of all my efforts.
Biggest Loser: Teen Edition taught me, Jessie, that I can be a leader. I never thought I would lead a group as well as I did. I am more confident about the things I do because I led a whole group of people and I know I could lead any type of group.
If giving advice to underclassmen we would tell them to set their dated right away and start working towards that date with marketing and donations. Don't procrastinate. We would also recommend doing your senior project in the summer.
For me, Mandy, I learned many things from senior project. I learned to work effectively with another person through arguments and struggles. This project was a struggle for me personally, because I felt that being overweight and hosting this event seem like I was in denial. I wanted to do a project athat I had a passion for and that would challenge me and I got what I asked for. I was able to participate in the Biggest Loser myself and letting the participants know that I was in no way better than them. Now that it is over, I feel stress-free and am pround of all my efforts.
Biggest Loser: Teen Edition taught me, Jessie, that I can be a leader. I never thought I would lead a group as well as I did. I am more confident about the things I do because I led a whole group of people and I know I could lead any type of group.
If giving advice to underclassmen we would tell them to set their dated right away and start working towards that date with marketing and donations. Don't procrastinate. We would also recommend doing your senior project in the summer.
April Kaiser and Louise Kaiser- Your Chance: Art Exhibit with a Cause
For our senior project we planned and executed an art exhibit and silent auction. We gathered art work from friends, and others willing to donate and sold it at during Spectrum's fall play. We donated all of the money we received to Victory Riders, a program dedicated to helping kids with autism through horseback riding. We benefitted the community by giving people a chance to show of their art and display others. We also benefitted the community involved with Victory Riders.
Through this project we now know how to form and perform an art exhibit. It also has got us thinking about maybe participating in art exhibits ourselves. Our passion for art has greatly increased through this project. We are more confident in ourselves, and our eyes are opened to the possibilites that are out there if you are willing to take a risk.
When giving advice to underclassmen, we would say to be organized and don't be shy about your cause at the event. We would also say, "Don't Procrastinate!"
Through this project we now know how to form and perform an art exhibit. It also has got us thinking about maybe participating in art exhibits ourselves. Our passion for art has greatly increased through this project. We are more confident in ourselves, and our eyes are opened to the possibilites that are out there if you are willing to take a risk.
When giving advice to underclassmen, we would say to be organized and don't be shy about your cause at the event. We would also say, "Don't Procrastinate!"
Monday, February 28, 2011
Jonathon Almen- Jon's Fishing Camp
For my senior project, I created and taught a fishing camp for young kids. I served the community by teaching a younger generation a life skill.
This experience has changed me in what my dream job would be. My skill to communicate with the younger kids has increased, and I have grown to respect them because they are smarter than we give themn credit for. I also realized how much of an impact a cmall camp like mine can make. The parents kept telling me how excited their kids were to come the next day. I even had a parent coment on how his kids fished the weekend after my camp and how much they had improved. I learned that nothing comes without asking, and I am more confident in my presentation abilities.
If I were to give advice to next year's seniors, I would tell them to do what you want to do. Also, do it during the summer.
This experience has changed me in what my dream job would be. My skill to communicate with the younger kids has increased, and I have grown to respect them because they are smarter than we give themn credit for. I also realized how much of an impact a cmall camp like mine can make. The parents kept telling me how excited their kids were to come the next day. I even had a parent coment on how his kids fished the weekend after my camp and how much they had improved. I learned that nothing comes without asking, and I am more confident in my presentation abilities.
If I were to give advice to next year's seniors, I would tell them to do what you want to do. Also, do it during the summer.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Megan Goad- Baby Shower for Abba
My passion is to be able to help and support others in my community, so for my senior project I hosted a baby shower for Abba Pregnancy Center. My senior project helps and serves the community in many ways; it raises awarness that there are men, women and teens that need help. Teen Pregnancy is on the rise and becoming a very popular topic; Abba supports and helps many young mothers in the community.
Through senior project, I jave become more outgoing and more capable of doing things on my own. Through senior project and my own experiences growing up, I have come to realize that teens don't always know all that goes into raising a child.
If I were to give advice to future seniors I would tell them to pick something they are actually passionate about.
Through senior project, I jave become more outgoing and more capable of doing things on my own. Through senior project and my own experiences growing up, I have come to realize that teens don't always know all that goes into raising a child.
If I were to give advice to future seniors I would tell them to pick something they are actually passionate about.
William Roberts-Spirit Bench 2011
For my senior project I built a bench for Spectrum commemorating the school spirit of the class of 2011. Once I built the structure of the bench from wood, I had the senior class decorate tiles and created a mosaic from these pieces. Through this project, I served Spectrum High School. I created a memory that will continue to be a reminder for years to come.
Through senior project I have learned new woodworking skills that I am able to use to produce stronger better products. I have achieved a greater focus and a greater willingness to work hard. I discovered new concepts that allowed me to descend to a deeper level of woodworking. I learned how to make the most of what I have, and it has increased my mental and social stamina.
My advice for future seniors is to choose a product area they can enjoy and work at it with all thier heart. Don't be afraid to be passionate and forceful about thier project.
Through senior project I have learned new woodworking skills that I am able to use to produce stronger better products. I have achieved a greater focus and a greater willingness to work hard. I discovered new concepts that allowed me to descend to a deeper level of woodworking. I learned how to make the most of what I have, and it has increased my mental and social stamina.
My advice for future seniors is to choose a product area they can enjoy and work at it with all thier heart. Don't be afraid to be passionate and forceful about thier project.
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