Claire (Vestavia) Vestavia Hills High School/Auburn University
With the help of volunteers that she coordinated, Claire transformed the outside area at the Eastside Mental Health Facility. The most important thing that Claire learned was flexibility. "Just as I started my project, the worst drought in 100 years hit Birmingham and we were put under water restrictions," said Claire. "I had to readjust my timeline."
Shannon (Vestavia) Vestavia Hills High School
Shannon made several fleece blankets for the Greater Birmingham Ministries. Shannon feels that she learned a great deal about herself. "I learned to motivate myself to get things done!" Shannon also now understands the importance of giving back to her own community, and hopes to continue community service in college.
Heather (Huntsville) Grissom High School/University of Alabama at Huntsville
Heather researched, organized and put together an art booklet, and did presentations for boys and girls, ages 5-12, about Maria Howard Weeden, a painter during the Civil War era in Huntsville. Heather learned valuable presentation skills, and not to sell herself short…she can be good at something she originally thought she wouldn't.
Vernice (Harvest)
Sparkman High School/Stillman College
Vernice organized a seminar to teach people about autism. By using expert speakers, handouts, professional resources, and activity books for children, she made her community aware of specific interventions and teaching strategies. Through her the planning and execution of this project, Vernice learned the importance of starting early and the importance of securing your own resources.
