HC Junior Class Rises Up

Too often in America today (as in the past) the tired refrain goes something like this..."kids today just don't care." Well, I have some first hand evidence to the contrary, many care quite deeply about the plight of others.

The most recent example of students who have a concern for others involves the Hinsdale Central High School Junior Class Board. The board, along with some like-minded seniors, have decided to undertake a service project. Mind you, this was not the brain child of the class sponsors; rather, the students themselves. To my delight they have opted to partner with Schools Count Corp and aid John McDonogh High School in New Orleans.

From the outset of this project to collect clothing and school supplies for the 560 students at McDonogh it was apparent to me that the HC class board was serious about making this a success. The class board developed an entertaining and informative power point to be viewed by all 650 juniors, made a detailed list of what each of the 27 homerooms should collect/donate and organized groups of students to make the pitch to their classmates. If you are wondering about the effort put into this you should realize that a number of students came into Central during winter break to put this project together.

Students are getting word of the service project on January 6th and the collection will occur on January 20th. All indications point to a wildly successful endeavor. Whoever says, and has said "that kids today just don't care" have it wrong when it comes to those who attend Hinsdale Central. Whether its a girls volleyball car wash, a boys soccer team soccer-tennis event, an HC Jazz Ensemble performance or the current service project, Central students have been there to support Schools Count Corp. They do care!



Thanks to one and all,

Dick Flesher