Sophomore students in the Plant, Animal and Wildlife Science program at the Career and Technology Center delivered poinsettias to every resident at Maples Assisted Living in Honea Path. The poinsettias were grown in the greenhouse at the Career Center as part of a service learning project. The students in Audie Green and Steve McGaha’s classes participate in numerous service learning projects throughout the school year.  Earlier in the month 14 students assisted in decorating the Maples.  These students include: BHP students-Kayla Jennings, Toni Cudd, Chad Smith, Dixie Driver, Zachery Mette, Ashley York, Taylor Gambill.  WHS students-rachel Chandler, Candace Guthrie, Quinn Hudson, Hunter Pearson, Tyler Stone, Alex Sims.  PHS student-Emily League. Along with giving each resident a poinsettia, the program donated more plants to place throughout the Maples.  The project was funded by a grant the Career Center received from Webbcraft Family Foundation in Belton.  

Students delivered poinsettias and Christmas cards to the residents at NHC Healthcare in Anderson as part of a combined service learning project.

 This integrated service learning project included students from three program areas-Plant Animal Wildlife Science, Graphic Communications, and Digital Art Design. Students in PAWS grew and cared for poinsettias in the greenhouse. GC and DAD students made Christmas cards for residents, sang Christmas carols, and delivered poinsettias. 

 The Career and Technology Center offers a variety of programs to high school students from Anderson Districts 1 & 2. They are given the opportunity to participate in work based learning activities throughout the school year including Service Learning, Job Shadowing, Internship, and Co-Op. These work-based learning opportunities allow students to receive hands-on experience outside the classroom.

Junior and senior level Cosmetology students entertained residents at the Maples Assisted Living in Honea Path and NHC Healthcare in Anderson by singing Christmas carols as part of a service learning project. The students enjoyed singing and visiting with residents at both locations. Students were able to sing to every unit and throughout the hallways bringing joy to many residents during the holidays. The Cosmetology program at the Career Center is a three year program designed to prepare students to qualify for the state board licensing examination. It is offered to high school students from Anderson Districts 1 & 2.  

Sophomores in Mrs. Amy Anderson’s Health Science Technology class visited residents at the Maples Assisted Living Facility in Honea Path on November 17^th. Students helped residents make a Thanksgiving bracelet and door knob hanger as part of a service learning project at the Career Center. Students and residents enjoyed talking and getting to know one another while making their crafts. Students learned a great deal about giving back to their community and volunteerism. Daniel Sloan, The Maples Activities Director, was very impressed with the CTC students and said the residents thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them. The project was funded by a grant the Career Center received from Webbcraft Family Foundation in Belton.