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General Cordray Recognizes Ripley-Area Students
Kristi
Scott , Ripley
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Ohio
Attorney General Richard Cordray awarded a team of Ripley Union
Lewis Huntington High School students second place in the 2009
Take Action Public Service Announcement Contest sponsored by
the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and Best Buy®.
Cordray honored juniors Cameron Gulley, Tyler McGlothin and
Jordan Meyer and sophomore Glenn Sherwood this month for their
production of “Preventing Identity Theft,” a public
service announcement about the risks of identity theft scams.
This activity addressed K-12 Service Learning Standard Duration
and Intensity proving that service-learning experiences provide
time to address identified community needs while achieving learning
outcomes. Their prize included a $750 Best Buy® gift card.
The contest challenged Ohio high school students to create a
video PSA (Public Service Announcement) encouraging their peers
to be smart shoppers and make smart money choices. Students
also proved they had a “Youth Voice” which generated
ideas and promoted decision making. Take Action received more
than 140 PSA entries from more than 500 students around the
state.
The students are part of an after school digital video class
offered by RULH High School. This project was in conjunction
with the Learn and Serve America Grant which provides meaningful
service opportunities that address issues personally relevant
to the participants. The class, under the direction of RULH
High School Technology teacher Patty McNeilan, has been working
diligently on several contest entries over the year. Ms. McNeilan
integrates service learning standards into her already existing
curriculum and she aligns academic and programmatic curriculum.
The school is very proud of the students for their accomplishments
and for placing second to Dublin Coffman High School, which
is one of three large high schools in Dublin, Ohio.
To
view the winning videos, go to www.SpeakOutOhio.gov.
(go
to the bottom of the page)
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