At Simon Youth Academies across the United States, our teachers and administrators are instilling principles that will last a lifetime. One of these is volunteerism. Four students at Simon Youth Clark Pleasant Academy recently wrote and presented a grant proposal to the Youth Philanthropy Council of Johnson County. One of the volunteer activities they want to use the money – Stockings for Seniors.
Abby Van Landingham (Senior), Angie Sigman (Junior), Jacob Holzer (Senior) and C.J. Dixon (Junior) are the Students in Action Leaders for the 2012-2013 school year. The Stockings for Seniors project is an effort to show appreciation for those who may be forgotten around the holidays. Gifts are always nice to receive, but these students are more concerned with showing men and women in nursing homes a little attention during the joyous season.
In addition to this project, Abby, Angie, Jacob and C.J. have been participating in the Jefferson Awards Students in Action organization. It is a program focusing on volunteerism and getting others to learn to be philanthropic. Last year they came in second place for their outstanding work and calculated more than 2,000 hours in giving back to the community. Earlier this month, these students attended a lunch and learn for leadership and team building. There were about 150 students there from schools in the central Indiana area.
This is just one example of thousands seen at the Simon Youth Academies across the nation. It’s great to showcase a group of individuals who are beginning to make their mark on society. In the same way they were given a second chance to succeed, they are paying it forward. It’s a lesson everyone can take away.
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