Prompt: “Giving back is one major component of what makes AASuccess unique. We believe in not only dreaming of change, but also taking action to create that change. Share with us a local or community issue you are passionate about. What program or project would you carry out to work towards a solution with a budget of $200?”
- Recipients:
- 1st place: Ethan Nguyen, 12th grader, George C. Marshall
- Idea: donating electronic hardware → refurbish → donate to families in need
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- 2nd place: Tina Xia, 12th grader, Walt Whitman
- Idea: Create an art mural to raise awareness about mental health
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- 3rd place: Madeline Krisko, 11th grader, George C. Marshall
- Idea: Create a kids book drive and distribute those books to kids in other communities who don’t have the same access to books
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- 1st place: Ethan Nguyen, 12th grader, George C. Marshall