Week 9: Choosing a GYSD Project

Yes, we are still working on choosing a GYSD project! This is a tough process because the students have many great ideas and equally strong personalities! :) It's a good thing, because we a learning the art of listening and formulating ideas. Yesterday, the students thought critically about the project ideas, trying to figure out what the project would mean to them, their peers, and the community, how many volunteers they would like to involve, and how they would like to involve the community. Noah McGee led the students in a debate over the issues and then I assisted them in re-organizing their ideas. They have narrowed the project down to two choices and unfortunately, we did not have a clear winner. First thing when we come back from break, the students will make their final decision, create a checklist and timeline and we still start to move forward! Whew! A lot of tough work!

Students did come to a clear consensus that they would like Hunter Peatman to design our t-shirt. Congratulations, Hunter! As soon as he submits the final design, I will start checking prices and collecting money/sizes. Unfortunately, the guy who did the t-shirts for us last year and for the school is serving overseas--anyone know of a custom t-shirt maker in the area who will give us a good deal?

Have a wonderful break!

Peace,

Laura