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For my ORCO in Communities class, we worked on a class project for the VSA arts Tennessee and worked with a cheerleading team from Hendersonville. The following paper reflects on my experience in the community project.
October 22, 2007
ORCO in Communities Reflection
This past semester has been quite a project for the ORCO in Communities class. We attended
The first project was to create small footballs for the team to decorate to give out to the MTSU football team at the October 20 game against
I made alot of friends on the cheerleading team. The two trips to
My conrtibutions for this project were just as simple as having a buddy on the cheerleading team and being a good role model for the team. I helped them create the footballs and painting the banner. I also went out on the field with the cheerleading team to help lead them through the cheer. They were super nervous and did not want to go out there without me or two of my other class mates. We had a good time and enjoyed working with the Raptors.
I think the project has really brought out everybody's individual strengths, and has been a positive learning experience for us all. I have enjoyed the hands on experience as well as knowing that I am making a difference in the community.