Philanthropy is defined as a desire to help mankind. Philanthropy is more than making a monetary donation. It entails a contribution of time, effort and energy. Our school community is fortunate to have a philanthropic base. Our goal is to produce community-minded citizens, and the school is flourishing as a high school dedicated to students engaged in community service. All students volunteer at local agencies. Students give their time, their spirit, their leadership and their resources. Students volunteer through school events, clubs, course work and other initiatives. From collecting food for the Lord's Pantry, to tutoring and assisting in the classrooms of School 67, to working with children at Brooke's Place (www.brookesplace.org ), University High School students demonstrate that they care deeply about reaching out to the local community.
In 2005, the students of University High School established a student-led foundation. The students defined the mission of the foundation, determined the process for awarding grants, decided how to raise funds and established the organizational structure.
Service opportunities involve real experiences to work and help other people. It is a wonderful chance to build self-esteem and character. Working at a food pantry and visiting with the children from School 54 triggered some good family discussions about hardships people might experience and what you can do as an individual to help. The many different times and places to volunteer give students a sense that helping others is valued and meaningful.
Boom Boom Cards
University High School has joined the Boom Boom! Revolution and invite you to follow along with us. Each Boom Boom! card asks an individual to perform an intentional act of kindness and then pass on the card to another individual. After an individual performs the intentional act of kindness they are supposed to register it on the Boom Boom! cards website. They are encouraged to include a story, a picture or even a video clip.
University High School began the journey with two decks of Boom Boom! cards in March of 2010. There are two separate decks so make sure you check out each one. You can follow the cards and read their stories by clicking on the link: www.http://boomboomcards.com/
The username you should use is “teacher chris” and the password is “blazers”. Please take a minute and check it out. Also, don’t forget that you can perform an intentional act of kindness even without a Boom Boom! card!
