Day Three: Believing in service

 Ohio Hi-Point Career Center believes in developing the whole person, not just the academic side or the well-trained, career-oriented side.  Community service is an important part of the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center experience, something that is truly 21st Century Learning. 
Ohio Hi-Point staff and students in both the high school and adult education commit themselves to the communities and the people that support our district.  Just this year our students and staff have:

• Raised money throughout the year for the Logan County Relay for Life
• Led community awareness campaigns by contributing collateral made in the classroom
• Raised money for various charities
• Donated time and service to various community functions
• Collected toys during the holiday season for Toys for Tots
• And much more

Just last week the students and staff of early childhood education held a fundraiser during lunch to raise money for juvenile diabetes.  Not only to raise money for this great cause, but also because it impacts someone so close to the "family" at OHP.  Mr. Terry Hedges, who teaches in the construction trades academy masonry program, and his grandson were on hand to participate in the event.  Why?  Mr. Hedges' grandson suffers from juvenile diabetes.  Mr. Hedges, along with Mr. Rodney Peterson, auto collision teacher, took pie throws in the face for two hours during lunch to raise money and awareness of the disease.  You can check out the photo slideshow below.This month, also to raise money for juvenile diabetes, the male staff members of OHP have the opportunity to grow out their facial hair.
"Those who would like to participate directly in the contest donate $5. Then, during February, those who donate to compete in the competition grow facial hair. At the end of the month, pictures will be taken of those competing and posted. Staff and students will vote, via donating money, for the best facial hair. All money collected will be donated to fight juvenile diabetes," said Mr. Caleb Lang, social studies instructor. 
We will post pictures on this blog at the end of the month of the winner and participants.