“Be the change you want to see in the world,” a quote by Gandhi is located on top of the 200 building. Poly students take those words to heart when shaping our campus and community into a better place, by volunteering.
Doing things to impact our community that will result in effecting other’s lives in a positive way. Student Commission is a commitment and willingness to put in about 250 hours of volunteer work. It all sounds like a lot, but it gradually builds up overtime. Although, it can be fun to be working with others before, during, and after an event, at the end of the day, it feels good to make a difference.
There are plenty of student volunteers with the motivation and determination to participate in activities for our school. A prime example would be Senior Lani Botros. Botros is involved in; ASB, Head of the Poly North Club, Senior Senate and many more. “I want to give back. I feel like it’s my duty to take the initiative to make change,” said Botros. “Ms. Nguyen (past activities director) motivated me to do the things I do now in my community. ‘Leave people better than you found them,’ is the motto I live by.” There are things all of us can agree on that needs improvement. Instead of complaining, students go out of their way to solve the problem. Notice that Cherry Beach is dirty? Set up a time, location, and gather as many people you can to head down to pick up trash. It is that easy to get involved.
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