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The Killingly High School student chapter of the Home Builder’s Association is a group of students dedicated to learning more about the construction industry while b= eing an integral part of their community. As a group, these students have dedicated themselves to various construction and community minded activities.
During the 2007/2= 008 school year, the group went to a Construction Career Day to explore the var= ious occupational and educational opportunities in the field. They also investigated several new= “green” construction techniques and products at places like the International Build= ers Show in Orlando, FL and the Journal of Light Construction Show in Providenc= e, RI. Within their school commu= nity they participated in building projects such as: the new video technology fi= lm set, new stage handrails, and a 16’ diameter stage turntable for the drama group. In the larger community of their local towns, they participated in such projects as: a shed built for material pricing = only for a local retiree, and an outdoor bench and a double Adirondack settee fo= r the Tercentenary celebration.
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this new school year began, the students pondered how they could expand the=
ir
commitment to their dedicated and supportive community. They’ve chosen to participat=
e in a
Habitat For Humanity home, the Friends of Assisi Thanksgiving Basket Annual
Food Drive, the Project Home Coming prom dress drive, the Arc of Quinebaug
Valley Community Service program and are trying to contact The Hole In The =
Wall
Gang summer camp and the Town Parks & Recreation Department to offer th=
eir
services. They are in the pro=
cess
of building two projects for the 105th anniversary of Killingly
Education celebration that will take place in November. One of the projects is a
5’x4’x6’ old fashioned school house and the other is 4=
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There is also word that the group may be able to help a local family=
out
that has suffered from large losses during the past year.
These students ha= ve a passion for independent thinking, a strong sense of community and an appreciation for the community in which they live and grow. Thanks to Ron Tetrault, Chace Lumb= er, our student chapter advisor, for his help and support of students in achiev= ing their goals.
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Bonnie Beland
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Technology Education Instructor
&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Killingly High School