I helped out at the speech tournament with the football team at Gilmour. My job was to guide the students who were participating in the tournament to the classrooms where their events were being held. I made sure they got to the right places on time and answered any questions they had. It was a good way to help others and represent our school.

During Freshman Gateway, I helped incoming freshmen by giving them advice. I talked to them about the different people around the campus, what they do and how you get to them. 

Helping out at freshman orientation was a really positive experience. I worked with the incoming freshmen in Coach Bates’ advisory by giving them advice about high school and showing them around the school. It felt good to welcome them and make them feel more comfortable with the new environment. I remembered how it felt to be a freshman and wanted to make their first day less stressful.

I went with my football team to help clean up the day after the Fest. We picked up trash, moved supplies, and made sure the area looked clean for the community. It was a good chance to work together as a team off the field, and it felt great knowing we were helping make the place better for everyone.

It was very fun working with all of my friends and teammates moving boxes into the dorms. Being able to help out Mr. Brown with all the boxes and seeing how appreciative he was meant a lot.

I went to an abandoned school in East Cleveland that is being transformed into a new space for Food Strong. While I was there, my football team and I helped clean up trash around the property and assisted with all the tasks they asked us to do. It felt good to contribute to a place that will serve the community in a positive way, and I got to see firsthand how small efforts can support a larger mission.

I took the Immersion: Theology of Encounter Class. I learned amazing things about service from the book we read and had fun answering questions and journaling.

Going on the immersion trip to Camden, New Jersey, and staying at the Romero Center was an eye-opening experience. Each day brought a new opportunity to serve and connect with different members of the community. On the first day, I worked at the Neighborhood Center, helping in the garden. It was rewarding to contribute to a space that provides fresh produce and beauty to the area. On the second day, I visited Saint Joseph’s School, where I helped clean up after the science fair, helped students with their reading, and played with them at recess. Seeing the kids’ excitement and energy made the work feel meaningful. On the third day, I volunteered at STARS, an adult daycare center. I played games with the elderly, served food, and helped clean up. The conversations I had there reminded me of the importance of companionship and care at every stage of life. Overall, this experience deepened my understanding of service and strengthened my appreciation for the impact small acts of kindness can have on a community.

Before going to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, I didn't think much about it. I figured putting labels on cans of diced potatoes wouldn't make a big difference. But when I got there and saw how much this meant to the people that worked there, I realized every little thing mattered. Even though putting labels on cans seemed small, it was actually helping a lot of people who needed food. It made me see how many people struggle with getting enough to eat. After leaving, I felt proud to have helped, and I want to keep doing things like that to help others in my community.