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Parker students ‘Make a Difference’

Freshman Sam Keliihoomalu, sophomore Darnee Brighter, senior Erika Hannon and junior Aidan Wharton paint over graffiti under the Lindsey Road bridge. When they ran out of paint before the job was finished, HPM Building Supply helped out with a donation of paint. (Photo courtesy of Parker School)

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Parker School Students offered their service at various community locations Friday, Oct. 21 in honor of national Make a Difference Day.

“As Parker’s Student council advisor, I’ve led eight Make a Difference Days, and this, by far, was the most exciting, satisfying and memorable for me,” English teacher Gillian Culff said.

“With 145 students divided among six work sites, we had about 25 students and two teacher chaperones on hand at each. As I drove around to the different sites, I was extremely impressed by the amount of work these groups accomplished,” Culff said. “They cleared blockages and trash from two areas of the Waikoloa stream, eliminated graffiti, helped to restore native habitat, and aided in the beautification and maintenance of Waimea’s beloved historic homes and a botanical garden.

Culff said everywhere she went she saw focused, diligent student workers, happy site coordinators, and huge smiles.

Parker thanks HPM for the donation of paint, and Solimene’s, Don’s Chinese Kitchen, McDonalds, and the school’s PTSO for contributing snacks and lunch for the students.

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Parker students work together to clear tree branches from the stream along the Waimea trail. (Photo courtesy of Parker School)

After the students cleaned up the stream, parent volunteer and environmental planning consultant David Tarnas teaches them about the effects of erosion, flooding and pollution in a watershed using an interactive model. Students took turns adding pretend pollutants using items such as Kool-Aid and cocoa to see how the different areas would be affected. (Photo courtesy of Parker School)

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