More than 50 students were involved recently in a senior citizen dinner and concert, an annual event for the community. Three local senior groups are invited to attend. Students raised funds for the event, decorated, served and cleaned up. Members of the orchestra, band and chorus performed. This year s dinner was part of Newsday s FutureCorps program, which encourages students across Long Island and Queens to participate in community service.
Advisors change, but the kids carry on the tradition.
It has been in existence for 17 years and has grown to include seventh to twelfth graders. The group holds three major events per year, each targeting age groups other than their own. A Halloween fair gets them together with the district s children. The students changed the club from a Key Club chapter to a proprietary organization several years ago, so they could concentrate on localized efforts. The program fosters an ongoing dialogue between students and community.