Number of Participants: 10
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $169
Event Type: Women
Sport: Schools
Date: February 21, 2018
Location:
East Rockaway
NY, USA
About:
Eighth-grade students at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School participated in the Beautiful Me project, developed by the Hance Family Foundation.
The students, under the guidance of school social worker Amy Weissman, had an opportunity to honor the lives of three beautiful sisters, Allyson, Emma and Katie Hance, by participating in this self-esteem program that teaches students to understand who they are, to appreciate their own skills and qualities, and to understand that there is gratification in helping others. The students discussed alternate views of beauty and distorted views of beauty from the media, and learned how to respect themselves and develop healthy relationships. They also engaged in activities that focused on self-esteem, values, problem-solving and positive motivation.
Photo Captions:
- East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School students (l-r): Tatiana Gopie, Meghan Kelly, Amanda Nunes, Cynthia Chen, Lucianna Pozo and Sheridan Sekur took part in the Beautiful Me project.
- East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School student Noelle Fioretti decorated a heart-shaped box with the words “Beautiful Me.
Photos courtesy of the East Rockaway School District
