Blankets

This past January, members of National Honor Society gathered together to tie ten fleece blankets as a donation for the Family Support and Treatment Center in Orem.

After spending several hours on the vinyl lettering in the school hallways, many hands made light work for this particular service project. With the majority of the members in attendance, the project was completed in just half an hour. The volunteers from Timpanogos High School make up the largest NHS chapter in the district, according to mythology teacher and club adviser Kori Crampton.

“It’s rewarding to think that just by contributing a few minutes of effort, we can produce something that the children at the family home and treatment center will appreciate for many years," says senior Jonny Harris.

Members of NHS at Timpanogos need to maintain a 3.5 GPA, tutor students in core subjects for ten hours, and attend four service projects. At the end of the year, students are recognized at an induction ceremony, where they receive a certificate, and seniors are given their medallions for graduation. Many students serve far more than the minimum requirements.

“Not only do the members of NHS serve others, but they do it with enthusiasm,” explains senior Natalie Bristow

Some of the other projects students have assisted with include babysitting the teachers' kids on a Friday night, sending gift packages to school alumni serving in the military, and writing letters to elementary school and special needs students.

“In National Honor Society, we value service and citizenship, and our project with the Family Support and Treatment Center exemplifies just that. We help to fulfill needs in the community while having lots of fun at the same time," adds Kaleo Li, the club's publicity officer.

According to the mission statement of the Family Support and Treatment Center, the purpose of the organization is to "serve the community by helping children and families build stronger and healthier relationships." The organization always needs many volunteers and also accepts financial donations. For more information about the agency, its programs or service opportunities, you can learn more at UtahValleyFamilySupport.org.