Learning real-world skills

Elaine Hunt collected toiletry items as a part of her senior project volunteering for the Winter Hospitality Overflow program. Here, she stands with Missy Shepherd, who helped collect items from coworkers at her company for the effort.

HFHS student Daniela Garcia volunteered with several anti-human trafficking organizations for her senior project. She will present the DVD "Chosen," to fellow students in March. The video tells the story of how one young woman fell prey to human trafficking and how to avoid it.

Claire Parker has spent months job shadowing a flight instructor and studying aviation. She is hoping to pass the written portion of her pilot's test as a part of her senior project.

WHS student Ashleigh Kratzke prepared and served 100 meals to the homeless in downtown Portland for her senior project. "It was such a phenomenal experience. A lot of people shared their stories with me. One girl started crying her eyes out."

Mackenzie Kitchen assembles one of the 20 food bags she puts together every week as a part of her senior project.

Jordon Hysmith is planning to rebuild the garden beds at Excelsior High School from the current 3 inches deep to 16 inches, so that a wider variety of fruits and vegetables can be planted. These will feed students in need, as well as be donated to local food banks.