National Honor Society Seniors Reflect on Summer Service

Emma Hamilton '19 & Abigail Reeder '19
September 12, 2018

Over the summer, senior members of the Cretin-Derham Hall National Honor Society (NHS) got out and served their own community, as well as several other communities across the globe.

Abigail Reeder ’19, co-president of the NHS, said, “It is great to see the wide range of projects that our NHS members were involved in this summer. Personally, I had a truly unbelievable experience while doing service in Tanzania. I was proud to represent CDH and NHS, and hope I can bring to our community some of the inspiration and motivation I gained.”

From volunteering at local places such as Dorothy Day, Feed My Starving Children, and Project Home, to traveling to serve in faraway places like Costa Rica, Guatemala, Tanzania, and Vietnam, this group of outstanding students proudly exemplified the values of Cretin-Derham Hall and shared them with their dear neighbors.

Co-president Emma Hamilton ’19 volunteered at CDH’s Arts Camp.  "At the camp I was a teacher’s aide and enjoyed encouraging young people – ages 8 to 14 – to express themselves through art." she noted.  "I led crafts, entertained the kids, and helped out in other areas when needed. It was so cool and rewarding to see the growth of the campers in just a week. Ultimately, I found it was a great way to help out in a community that has had a positive influence on others and me, as I attended CDH Arts Camp for several years when I was younger.”

The service work of the NHS seniors has only just begun, and they are anticipating a successful and productive year that will benefit the broader community.