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Class of 2008 Leaves Centennial High Something to Be Remembered By
A contingent of seniors
gathered on Saturday, April 5, to spruce up the school’s Senior Quad
By
Cheryl Scott
Bulletin Staff Writer
A
total of 40 students from Centennial High School’s Class of
2008 chose to spend a Saturday with rakes and hoes in hand to leave
a mark on the school from which they will graduate in a matter of
weeks.
It may have been a work session, but the seniors who participated
April 5 had a great time and felt a surge of pride at the end of the day
when they surveyed what they had done.
“This was really fun for me,” said D’Auria Barker. “It
felt good to do something positive to make our school more beautiful,” she
told The Bulletin. “I hope that this becomes a tradition for years
to come.”
Many of the students were members of the Senior Cabinet, according
to Cynthia Lipkins, who teaches nursing and health careers at the school. “But
anyone else who wanted to were invited to participate. They cleaned the
Senior Quad, which is right in the front of the campus. They did a fantastic
job.”
The students cleaned the area, painted trash cans and planters, pulled
weeds and planted flowers as part of the Senior Annual Beautification Day.
Jeffrey Neal of the Class of 2008 said, “I was glad to be a part
of making our school beautiful. It’s amazing what a little effort
and a few people working together can accomplish.”
Anthony Hicklen, who wears number 55 on the football team, said, “It’s
a wonderful feeling to do something like this. It’s almost like making
a touchdown. I’m really glad I came to help. Doing a cleanup gives
you a chance to see the results of your work. Everything looks so much
better.”
“The senior class just decided on their own to do this,” said
Lipkins. “They
just wanted to leave something positive at the school to mark their
time here. It’s a great idea and I’m proud of them for thinking
of it and for following through on it.”
“This was a great opportunity to make our school look like it should,” said
Derrick Manning, who perhaps summed up the moment best at the end
of the day.
“Doesn’t that look great?” he said with more than a little
touch of pride in the students ’ handiwork.
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