Historical society gift benefits our students

This fall marks the beginning of a new program at Marysville Junior High School called Something Worth Doing. It is a project-based, experiential learning program for special education students. It is based on the premise that students learn best when engaged in real work that is related to their personal interests and goals.

One way of making meaningful connections with the surrounding community is by exploring local history. Since our identity as a community is expressed in the stories we share, it is extremely important for young people to have a real understanding of how their personal stories are related to those that define the larger community. This connection helps build a strong sense of belonging and community ownership, something we wish for all of our students at MJHS.

To help us with this, the Marysville Historical Society has graciously donated 10 copies of “Reflections of Marysville: A Pictorial History by Maude Barrett and Pat Olsen.” Ken Cage, president of the historical society, and his wife, Ethyl, were instrumental in coordinating this gift. Mr. Cage also donated some of his time last spring by coming out to MJHS to be interviewed by a student researching James Comeford, the founder of Marysville.

Thanks so much to the Marysville Historical Society for reaching out to the young people of our community! They are living examples of the saying that “Education is everyone’s business!”

Jim Strickland

Everett