Ayden Hodge
A rift has opened in the last few years and communities have been divided more than ever. With the world being in such an uncertain time, we’ve been left to wonder about all of our insecurities: economic stability, political division, and mental health. One way to combat this division is to unite our senior class under a common goal because we are the future leaders of our country. Now when we need one another most;, we should be the change we wish to see. We need to build a more positive atmosphere at East High School, with an emphasis on our community and how we engage in it. Engagement starts with us, the students. Seniors need to use our voices and express our ideas again. We can effect change and attack issues that seem insurmountable, but together we can overcome. The bond between students themselves is one thing most affected by this disconnect. Students leave East as adults ready to take on the world, but the bonds aren't as strong as they could be. I think this could be a result of the lack of activities that unite the students under one purpose. First and foremost students are here to graduate, but in my opinion the connections they make to others are just as important. I think it’s important we get back to the culture that fosters those connections in highschool and you should too. This not only benefits the senior class, but classes to come as well. TRADITION Mutually beneficial is stocking our East High Pantry and getting some East High merch. For one dollar or two cans you can get a t-shirt that reminds us that you are part of something bigger than yourself. DESIGN The pantry at East has helped dozens of families here, and two cans can go a long way to helping them keep it going. This could unite the senior class under a common goal. It’s a great thing to leave behind. East high long after we're gone. LEGACY A study done by the University of Oxford “Why doing good can do you good” (Howick, 2016) found that doing good deeds could lead to the release of dopamine. Dopamine is commonly linked to feeling satisfaction and motivation. Why would you feel Satisfaction and Motivation after doing a good deed and what are the benefits of this within a community building project? In the same study conducted by The University of Oxford, found that our ancestors (early humans) who participated in altruistic behavior experienced a dopamine high. In turn lowering their risk of blood pressure, heart disease, parkinson’s, ect… to say when we do good deeds not only do we feel good, we suffer less mental stress and less physical stress too. Community projects consist of a common goal and in most cases that leads to the most successful outcome. According to Team goals why having common goals is important (Brown, 2020). Common goals increase creativity and innovation while bringing people together. When you identify a problem in your community, bringing everyone together allows people to also recognize and develop a fix alongside you. So to recap, doing good deeds has been proven to have a positive impact on our mental and physical health. Community projects, get everyone involved and have the opportunity to get input that can improve an original idea to better benefit the community. `Adjacent issues consist of food scarcity, general camaraderie and networking of East High’s resources. The pantry at East has helped dozens of families here, and two cans can go a long way to helping keep it going. Stocking our East high pantry: For two canned goods or two dollars you can be part of something bigger than yourself. Helping an East family brings us one step closer to each other. Curing our issue of camaraderie as well. Networking at East high, I've experienced a lot of encounters and I understand it can be hard to get information or know who to share a good idea with. Luckily I've done it and now I can talk about it. Teachers can be the first level of ideas. They are there to challenge your thinking and to develop ideas. In the idea stage are great resources. Next class Advisors, the role that coordinates things related to your entire class. Class advisors can put forth actionable steps that can affect eventual or immediate change. Half days are great, almost always positive, issues with implementing, its hard to please everyone, you have to be a part of it everyone, there's a scale to community big and small, engagement, building a community is a great way to pass the time because we have to do this… It’s just easier if we get along. A common goal. Having a good goal that people value for the happy ness, The real design of the half days is to learn something but it's like a break from our norm, not school work more about the social goals. (choice, goals, centering community)
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Snyder
4/28/2023 09:02:41 am
I agree that doing good makes you feel good and that helping others can be a great way to boost morale! Do you think students would join a community service club or do you think helping should be on a class by class basis? I love the idea of leaving a legacy by helping others.
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