Too often adults seem to think of teenagers as ne’er do wells who go through their days with a cell phone attached to their ears. I would like to bring attention to a group of Snohomish High School students who are far from that misconception. These students are members of the R.O.S.S. organization, which stands for Reach Out to Snohomish Seniors (citizens that is), and reach out they certainly do.
This group of caring students is always available whenever the Snohomish Senior Center has an activity, big or small. They help seniors carve pumpkins, make wreaths at Christmas, and valentines, color Easter eggs and create cards for other special days, providing materials as well. They also help with the center’s monthly community pancake breakfasts.
On April 30, several members of this group, headed by their president, Greg Eagle, assisted at the center’s dinner theater. They showed up by 5 p.m. and worked tirelessly, along with center volunteers until after 9 p.m. getting tables prepared and serving food, bussing tables and getting beverages, serving dessert at intermission, and staying after performance to help clean up. They were very polite with big smiles for everyone. Members and guests were extremely impressed.
These young people are the leaders of tomorrow. Please don’t paint all young people the same. Thank you, R.O.S.S. kids, having you help is always a privilege and a pleasure.
Pat Huested
Lake Stevens
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