My name is Griffon Willmorth, and I am a student at One Stone. Over the past year and a half, I have been on a journey of self discovery in order to understand my Why. That is to say, why do I do what I do? After many hours of careful consideration, I created the following Why Statement: “To show meaning in monotony to allow others to live their lives with fulfillment.”
This year, I found meaning through a small act of good I was able to participate in: Love of Learning. Each week, every student in our immersion met with groups of kids at the Boys and Girls Club ranging from kindergarten through third grade. These kids were at the Boys and Girls Club due to the lack of in-person classes at their respective schools. They needed a place where they could be supervised while their parents were at work, a place that could help them with their online academic pursuits. Unfortunately, due to the fact that the entire school district was meeting remotely, the Boys and Girls Club did not have the staff to give each student the individual attention they needed to learn and thrive.
For one hour out of our week, we would work with the kids individually, engaging in activities such as coloring and writing, or helping them with their assignments. Many of the kids struggled with the utilization of their computers and tablets when participating in video meetings or completing their assignments. Us being there to assist the students and give them more personalized attention seemed highly beneficial to calm their frustrations with remote work and engage them on a more personal level, something I believe is crucial to the development of a child.
This opportunity has inspired me to be the good in the world. I gained a better understanding of another demographic I did not know very well, and it made me realize that there are so many unique problems going on in the world that I need to devote my time to changing the things that break my heart. Kids in elementary school are in a difficult situation, and they really do need our help. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.
