by Cassy Moran
Hudson High is a school of traditions. From Turkey Day to graduation, every student has a chance to experience them. However, traditions change, just like the CAP or Community Action Project. This year, for the second year, there will be organizations coming to present and interest students in volunteering.
“They really get the information out about their organizations and show kids different ways that they can volunteer,” says junior Eric Davis, who is organizing the speakers.
‘We have already had Agape and Habitat for Humanity come in to speak,” says Davis. “Relay for Life, Andrew’s Helpful Hands, Special Olympics and many others are going to the Volunteer Fair.” At the fair, which takes place in January, kids will be able to choose where they want to volunteer.
The entire freshman class will be helping with a spelling bee hosted by the Hudson Education Foundation. In addition to that whole class project, each freshman will do a project with his or her English/Civics class.
Other CAP projects this year include the blood drive and work with Heifer International or Project Bread.
Freshman teachers think the project is beneficial to students’ learning.
“Students get the opportunity to learn about a social issue and to develop real life skills such as making phone calls, presenting, informing the public, marketing and so on,” says social studies teacher Pamela Porter.
“My favorite part of the CAP project is seeing the students work hard to brainstorm and organize a successful project,” says English teacher Andrea Hardy.
I also enjoy the excitement students feel when they realize that they have really made a difference in the community or world,” says Hardy. Even students are excited to help their community.
“The CAP Project is a nice way to teach students responsibility and gives them an opportunity to help the society,” says freshman Braden Rendano.
Some students are planning to make the CAP an annual thing. “I love the CAP project,” says freshman Bhumi Patel. “ I want to continue to volunteer next year. I think it’s a great idea.”
The CAP project continues to be a great tradition at Hudson High.
