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The papers are full of stories about kids who get into trouble. It was refreshing to read one today about kids from one of our local high schools who are not only staying out of trouble, but who are finding constructive ways to use their time.
Kalapuya High School in Eugene, Oregon, is an alternative high school. Many of the kids who attend have dropped out of the regular high school and, for one reason or another, have decided to give education, and themselves, one more chance.
About 7 weeks ago, two of the Kalapuya teachers challenged the high school kids to learn to knit, AND to make at least 100 scarves for homeless and needy people before Christmas. A class was set up for those who didn’t know how to knit, and the race was on.
To date, with the school supplying the materials, more than 80 scarves have been knitted and turned in. Boys and girls alike have become involved in the project and report that knitting, especially for a cause, is really, “cool.”
Even the principal admits that he is working on a skinny scarf (one that doesn’t take too many stitches) for his dog for Christmas. The knitters will be donating the rest of the scarves to residents of the local mission and similar places where warm clothing is needed.
Besides satisfaction, the teachers report that students are exhibiting improved concentration—even those suffering from learning disabilities such as ADD.
Check out the following link if you would like to see the whole article, including a picture of the knitters.
Kalapuya High School Article
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