Lesson One: Surveys and Celebrations
As the Perry Service Learning (PSL) class of 2020 leaves to make their mark on the world, it seems appropriate that we pause and celebrate their accomplishments this past year. Students in the PSL program: provided over thousands of hours of service to their community, participated in a student philanthropy program that awarded $2,000 to deserving non-profits, conducted a holiday food drive that generated incredible amounts of food and resources for the Perry Center, continued The Memory Project which addressed the loneliness epidemic faced by senior citizens in our community, and so much more. Thank you!
To help us continue improving PSL, and to provide feedback to all of the programs and organizations we collaborate with, today provides you with the opportunity to share your insights and experiences on the opportunities you had during this school year.
To help us continue improving PSL, and to provide feedback to all of the programs and organizations we collaborate with, today provides you with the opportunity to share your insights and experiences on the opportunities you had during this school year.
PSL Survey
Before you graduate, we'd like you to help make PSL even better (is this possible?) next year. Please click on the button below to complete the course evaluation survey and share your thoughts about how the class, volunteer opportunities, and experiences can be improved. .
Special Celebrations
2020 Myka Michele Gray "Be The Change" Service Award
The Gray Family chooses to celebrate the memory of Myka Gray '16 by recognizing two PSL students who have made a significant impact on their community through their service efforts. This year's winners will receive a gift card and letter from the Gray Family, and their names will be installed on the plaque in the PSL Classroom.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KIONNA PIERCE AND CAMERON WARD FOR BEING SELECTED AS THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENTS!
The Gray Family chooses to celebrate the memory of Myka Gray '16 by recognizing two PSL students who have made a significant impact on their community through their service efforts. This year's winners will receive a gift card and letter from the Gray Family, and their names will be installed on the plaque in the PSL Classroom.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KIONNA PIERCE AND CAMERON WARD FOR BEING SELECTED AS THIS YEAR'S RECIPIENTS!
PSL Book Award
The PSL program awards the PSL Book Award (formerly the Mayerson Book Award) annually to one student in recognition of his/her contributions to service. PSL Book Award recipients receive a seminal text in service literature and their names are prominently displayed on the hallowed walls of the PSL classroom. Previous winners can be found HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA SUNDY, WHO WILL BE RECEIVING A COPY OF TARA WESTOVER'S EDUCATED.
The PSL program awards the PSL Book Award (formerly the Mayerson Book Award) annually to one student in recognition of his/her contributions to service. PSL Book Award recipients receive a seminal text in service literature and their names are prominently displayed on the hallowed walls of the PSL classroom. Previous winners can be found HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIA SUNDY, WHO WILL BE RECEIVING A COPY OF TARA WESTOVER'S EDUCATED.
PSL Alumni Service Scholarship
Perry Service Learning (PSL) students contribute, on average, 10,000 hours of service per year, helping to build a more caring, tolerant, responsive, and just community. In the process, PSL students develop the skills to answer the question, "What does my community need from me?" Today, PSL alumni work for justice as medical professionals, lawyers, teachers, social workers, journalists, and activists. The PSL Alumni Service Scholarship recognizes one current PSL student who is dedicated to serving their community in the same spirt as the over 1,000 PSL alumni who have participated in the program since its founding in 2005. This year's winner will be announced during the virtual Awards Ceremony on May 21st.
Perry Service Learning (PSL) students contribute, on average, 10,000 hours of service per year, helping to build a more caring, tolerant, responsive, and just community. In the process, PSL students develop the skills to answer the question, "What does my community need from me?" Today, PSL alumni work for justice as medical professionals, lawyers, teachers, social workers, journalists, and activists. The PSL Alumni Service Scholarship recognizes one current PSL student who is dedicated to serving their community in the same spirt as the over 1,000 PSL alumni who have participated in the program since its founding in 2005. This year's winner will be announced during the virtual Awards Ceremony on May 21st.
PSL Art Buser Memorial Scholarship
The PSL Art Buser Memorial Scholarship honors one current PSL student who is dedicated to serving their community. Art Buser, former director of The Perry Center, was instrumental in building a strong relationship between the Perry Service Learning program and the Perry Center. Under his leadership, the PSL Holiday Food Drive grew exponentially and annually brings in over $3,000 and 3,000 lbs. of food for The Perry Center. Mr. Buser also helped found the Pirate Power Pack program that provides nutritious meals each weekend to over 50 students attending the Perry Public Schools who might otherwise experience food insecurity. Moreover, he was always generous to students and community members in need. He embodied what it means to be a justice oriented citizen. This year's winner will be announced during the virtual Awards Ceremony on May 21st.
The PSL Art Buser Memorial Scholarship honors one current PSL student who is dedicated to serving their community. Art Buser, former director of The Perry Center, was instrumental in building a strong relationship between the Perry Service Learning program and the Perry Center. Under his leadership, the PSL Holiday Food Drive grew exponentially and annually brings in over $3,000 and 3,000 lbs. of food for The Perry Center. Mr. Buser also helped found the Pirate Power Pack program that provides nutritious meals each weekend to over 50 students attending the Perry Public Schools who might otherwise experience food insecurity. Moreover, he was always generous to students and community members in need. He embodied what it means to be a justice oriented citizen. This year's winner will be announced during the virtual Awards Ceremony on May 21st.
Bound Angels Memorial Scholarship
On May 24, 2017, Myka Gray and Kayleigh O'Brien lost their lives in a tragic car accident. They were active members of the PSL class of 2016, and their volunteer experiences inspired them to pursue degrees in education. The Bound Angels Memorial Scholarship was created to keep their legacies alive. Each year, two PSL students who are pursuing degrees in education will be awarded with $1, 000 scholarships so that they can complete the work that Myka and Kayleigh began. Like Myka and Kayleigh, the recipients of this scholarship worked to address unmet needs in their community while exhibiting kindness, joy, caring, and selflessness. This year's winners will be announced during the virtual Awards Ceremony on May 21st.
On May 24, 2017, Myka Gray and Kayleigh O'Brien lost their lives in a tragic car accident. They were active members of the PSL class of 2016, and their volunteer experiences inspired them to pursue degrees in education. The Bound Angels Memorial Scholarship was created to keep their legacies alive. Each year, two PSL students who are pursuing degrees in education will be awarded with $1, 000 scholarships so that they can complete the work that Myka and Kayleigh began. Like Myka and Kayleigh, the recipients of this scholarship worked to address unmet needs in their community while exhibiting kindness, joy, caring, and selflessness. This year's winners will be announced during the virtual Awards Ceremony on May 21st.