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Community
Service
by Erin Parker
Christmas, is a time for giving.
It is at this time that Valley Christian students put in a lot of
effort in giving back to the community. There are many events going
on, food drives, wrapping presents, and supplying hot chocolate to
those in need.
Maleessa Suksiri and Lauren Grace
both participated in raising money for the Graceworks Foundation through
their church. It started out as a simple idea, that later raised almost
$350 for the foundation. I really enjoyed being a part of this. I
was glad to help even if it was just a little bit, said Maleesa Suksuri
07.
Others, like Amanda Klein, president of club Interact
helped out with the downtown San Jose parade. She gathered a group
of students who met at seven in the morning to help aid the individual
groups performing in the parade. The parade boosted the Christmas
spirit for everyone in attendance, says senior Shelly Pund
who was able to watch the parade.
Giving gifts can be very gratifying. For Jessica Darwin,
a senior, doing different activities for children is her way of spreading
Christmas cheer. I will be wrapping presents and shadowing for foster
kids for the Help One Child organization, says Darwin. She enjoys
helping these children, and hopes to continue this type of community
service in the future. It is a great way to feel like you are benefiting
people during the Christmas season.
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Community Service
Christmas, is a time for giving. It is at this time that Valley Christian
students put in a lot of effort of giving back to the community. THere
are many events going on, food drives, wrapping presents, and supplying
hot chocolate to those in need.
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like Mitty and Bellarmine, who are chock full of sophomores and even
juniors. Naturally, putting freshman and juniors together seems slightly...
unfair. Things are going to be different this year.
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you can avoid or prevent, they are just part of life that most people
have learned to accept and shake off. Christmas brings joy but it
can also bring several embarrassing moments that a majority of people
would much rather forget. The events of Christmas such as the putting
up of the Christmas tree, or maybe trying to put together some of
the presents that say "assembly required" can bring those
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