By Brooke Lilley
SACS journalism student
When tragedy strikes, people always look for ways to make a difference, as did sixth-grader Kylie Vining. Vining made a difference by coming up with a simple yet powerful idea to remember all of the students who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
After exploring many ideas, she finalized one that was feasible and easy for students. She decided to hold an event where students from the elementary, middle and high schools would all wear green and white (Sandy Hook’s school colors) and donate a dollar to be sent to the school. After all the money was counted students had raised a total amount of $365; the money was sent with a card and a picture of all the students wearing green and white.
The event was incredible and it showed just how many students could come together and unify as one.
Since this event other students and faculty have found inspiration to work on other enrichment projects and also make a difference in their community. Through small intervention groups, students are generating their own ideas on how they can make a difference for a specific group, event or organization. This event only goes to prove that one student can make a difference in society.
Another upcoming event that Southern Aroostook will be hosting is their annual Pink Out event where students raise money to benefit breast cancer research. On Feb. 1 students and community members are encouraged to attend the girls basketball game against Hodgdon, wearing pink for support. All of the proceeds from this game will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Junior varsity will play at 5:30 and varsity girls will play at 7 p.m.