Windham High School students from the Class of 2026 assisted Windham police officers in providing gifts to children to celebrate the holiday season with a special shopping initiative on Dec. 5.
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| Students from the Class of 2026 at Windham High School joined Windham Police Department officers in shopping for gifts for children and families in need at the Windham Walmart on Dec. 5. PHOTO BY JOLENE BAILEY |
This year, WHS students had the opportunity to shop at the local Walmart with officers. The students were divided into small groups of two to four and each got a different name of a child in the community with some of their listed interests.
“I think this would be a good opportunity for Windham to come together during trying times,” said WHS sophomore Lauren Neal, who had promoted an idea of a holiday drive at the school. “People in our town still may be suffering from the impacts of COVID and don't have resources.”
Despite COVID, there are many other reasons some local families may face financial problems. The goal was to collectively find items that a child and their family would need or possibly want to help spread positivity through holiday cheer. This small act can create a larger memorable moment for all involved.
“This is a way we will impact our community as it could bring us together,” said WHS sophomore Ethan Nguyen. “There could always be someone in need of an extra hand.”
And what seems small to one, can be considered extremely impactful to another person. This project of teaming with the police department came from students who were eager to get out in the community.
“This drive may impact me personally, but not as much as the people who will be receiving the gifts because it is about helping them and not helping my image or impression I could make in the process,” said Nguyen.
Volunteering from any age not only can make a difference within how that person feels giving an extra hand, but also others involved receiving that hand to grasp. The RSU 14 school district originally wanted to help out to show appreciation to the rest of the community and to sponsor families.
Rather than students collecting toys at the school, helping the police officers with their shopping initiative was a different method for students to become involved and to have a more hands-on experience outside of the school campus. <
Despite COVID, there are many other reasons some local families may face financial problems. The goal was to collectively find items that a child and their family would need or possibly want to help spread positivity through holiday cheer. This small act can create a larger memorable moment for all involved.
“This is a way we will impact our community as it could bring us together,” said WHS sophomore Ethan Nguyen. “There could always be someone in need of an extra hand.”
And what seems small to one, can be considered extremely impactful to another person. This project of teaming with the police department came from students who were eager to get out in the community.
“This drive may impact me personally, but not as much as the people who will be receiving the gifts because it is about helping them and not helping my image or impression I could make in the process,” said Nguyen.
Volunteering from any age not only can make a difference within how that person feels giving an extra hand, but also others involved receiving that hand to grasp. The RSU 14 school district originally wanted to help out to show appreciation to the rest of the community and to sponsor families.
Rather than students collecting toys at the school, helping the police officers with their shopping initiative was a different method for students to become involved and to have a more hands-on experience outside of the school campus. <
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