The highlight of this week was, of course, the presentations. It was incredible to see all the hard work everyone has done. Some highlights for me were hearing Team Greater Grand Crossing’s awesome audio documentary, and seeing the pictures of Tiara, Marissa, and Diamond going door to door to recruit seniors for STEP. Team South Chicago’s sexual health pamphlet was both chock full of important information, and (due to its hilarious use of chat speak) teen-friendly. It was a real pleasure to see the high school students speaking with such confidence, pride, and enthusiasm about their accomplishments. Last but not least, my own team’s high school students did a fantastic job and I’m so proud of them. The highlight of the night was when Mr. Kemp (from the Woodlawn Charter School) came with his wife. We had met with him earlier that week and discovered, to our great relief, that he was completely on board with our project. When we talked at the presentation, he gave us even better news. Not only will our curriculum definitely be used, but he is planning to implement a month long anti-bullying campaign at the high school! I’ve mentioned that I have had my doubts about our project, but I now feel like it couldn’t have gone any better.
At this point in the program, I want to experience first-hand the accomplishments of SSP. On Friday, Team Woodlawn went out to Hoops in the Hood to support our colleagues. We watched thrilling basketball games, ate Betty Jo Nichols’ delicious banana pudding, and, most excitingly, saw youth with embarrassed faces take the pamphlets and free condoms. I hope to attend Team Greater Grand Crossing’s STEP event this Thursday! (Sadly, I will be out of the country during Team Woodlawn’s Health Fair.)
Of course, Friday was also sad for us, because it was Rebecca’s last day of the program. We decided that we didn’t really have to say good bye because we are going to get together again as soon as everyone’s back. Maybe we’ll shave another “W” into Tom’s face…
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