South Summit Students Set Example of Service...

Sarah and Jessica saw a need and wanted to do something about it. Completely on their own, they organized a 3-week long fundraiser, all directed to creating sustainable change within CHOICE. Here they describe their experience:

"With little service oriented influence in our school, we had the desire early in the year to direct a service project for South Summit's service club. Because Sarah was considering participating in a humanitarian expedition this summer, we thought it would be a great opportunity to raise money for one of the projects Choice would be conducting.

With the help of club members we gathered supplies to cook and sell scones, navajo tacos, and chocolate suckers at school during lunch. As we organized and delegated responsibilities we were thrilled to see our peers' excitement and willingness to help make a difference. We feel service and volunteer work teach valuable lessons for life.

Serving others brings grateful, sincere, and caring attitudes. Having opportunities for high schoolers to serve is important for its future implications in their own lives and others around them.

Margaret Mead once stated, 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world…indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.'

From this experience we have seen first hand how every individual counts. We are so fortunate with all the many resources instantly available to us. It is great to know the money we raised will help to change the lives of others for the better."

Sarah Lambert and Jessica Niemann