Grant Hillestad
What organization was Grant part of?
Students Stay Leaders Forever (STLF)
The organization Angel was in was...
College for Every Student (CFES)
What was the problem in Taylor's community?
Alcholism
Name of the organization she created
Firefleyes
What was her job at the college?
Resident Assistant(RA)
What inspired Grant to start an organization?
He had a good experience at the Pay it Forward trip and wanted others to have it to
Where did his pressure come from?
His family
What were Taylor's beliefs?
That alcoholism was a major problem in his community and about protecting life from the very real threat of underage drinking.
Who did her organization help
They helped underprivileged kids
What was the purpose of her commitment?
To create an environment where people could freely and easily contribute.
What challenges did Grant face making his own spring break trip?
Finding people, inspiring people, setting up resources
Where is angel's family from?
Dominican Republic
What challenges did Taylor face while trying to help his community?
1) talking to the adults about the issue
2) People didn't think it was a major concern
3) talking to the politicians with the group
What was Bethany's hesitation about starting an organization
1)She was shy
2)she wasn't very involved
3) she wasn't sure of her organization
What did Kara learn while starting her organization
1)Patience
2)She realized that she first had to listen inward, to herself, and then take the time to listen to others.
What did Grant learn from his Pay it Forward Trip?
the idea is that in the process they will discover more about themselves, their own community, and the world.
Why did angel have a lot of pressure?
1) "Angel is the fifth of six children raised by a single mother from the Dominican Republic who worked multiple jobs and saved enough to bring her whole family to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream."
2) I was the first one in my family to graduate from high school let alone college
3)They were so excited about his potential that they thought they knew what path he should take.
4) His community and friends
What events was Taylor most concerned about revolving around the issue?
1)Prom
2)Graduation
What did her organization members believe in
Firefleyes members believe that underserved children can flourish if they have an environment where they can find their own “voices” through music, sports, arts, books, and crafts.
These conversations allowed the residents to develop a greater sense of community and discover their shared values as they got to know each other better, and, how they wanted to spend their time together.
The concept of this story is...
1) personal values and understood how this clarity gave them the courage to navigate difficult situations and make tough choices.
2)To stand up for your beliefs, you have to know the beliefs you stand for.
The concept of this story is...
Find your own voice, find something that you are passionate about, make tough decisions, act with determination, support others, and be able to take charge of your life, don't fall into the pressures of others
What did Taylor's story exemplify?
The importance of expressing your stance in a unique way
What was the concept of this story?
While clarifying your own values is essential, understanding the values of others and building alignment around values that everyone can share is equally critical.
What did she encourage people to do?
She encouraged her residents knowing that if she could be respectful of the values of others while at the same time not letting her own voice be dimmed, the light would shine on the best solution for all