Published On: October 14th, 2015By

Eisenhower Ninth Grade School Holds First Community Service Clean-Up Event

Students learned how their actions do make a difference in the lives of others.

[dropcap color=”#888″ type=”square”]E[/dropcap]isenhower Ninth Grade School recently held its first Community Service Clean-up Day. More than 90 students and adult volunteers came out to pick up debris along West Gulf Bank Road.

Parents and educators took part. Several well-known community leaders also helped out. Ben Wilson, former AISD assistant superintendent of community and governmental relations (retired), as well as Debbie Harlow and Rick Miller with the Greater Inwood Partnership were also present.

Elizeth Miranda from the office of Council Member Brenda Stardig of District A lent a hand too. Cornelia Berrocal with Boy Scouts of America was also present. She serves as district executive of the Aldine Pathfinder District. She and some of her troops stepped in to clean up the area.

“It was nice to see students so enthusiastic to help,” said Wilson. “Many offered to come back on a routine basis to assist. I want the students to know that we in the community are grateful to them. We look forward to working with them in the future.“

Campus leaders picked the community project. The goal was to inspire a positive change in Acres Homes and Greater Inwood areas. The Greater Inwood Partnership and its partners provided supplies and materials for the event.

LaTonia Amerson enjoyed taking part in the Saturday event. She serves as principal of Eisenhower Ninth Grade School.

“It was a pleasure to work alongside our community members and city representatives,” said Amerson. “This was also a great opportunity to expose students to something greater than themselves. The students learned that their actions do make a difference in their community.

“Eisenhower Ninth Grade School is here to help our surrounding community rebuild itself.“