This photo represents the choices the people of the US can make to make their country better for themselves. Having this choice means your voice means something and you have power in the form of voting in a democracy.

In this assignment, I interviewed a senior and asked them about who their most important person is to them.

civic journlism

This picture of an American flag with an American soldier plaque and a Soldier for Life sticker depicts what democracy means to me.

In our class, we were doing a project similar to the "Humans of New York."

Our community and many others across the globe face a common problem, litter. Not only does the littering make our community look dirty, it also significantly harms our environment and wildlife. All of this harm because of litter is 100% preventable.

My project is about a community park that could serve the community in many different ways.

My idea to better the community is a late running bus to transport children that need transportation after after school activities.

"Humans of the Valley" was a social experiment similar to "Humans of New York" where we asked people thought-provoking questions.

For the Humans of the Valley project, we were to interview a random person asking personal questions about their life. I chose to interview my substitute teacher Mr. Spalding. I asked him what he was passionate about.

If students are required to get to school in freezing temperatures, a ride there should at least be provided.

"Humans of the Valley" was a project heavily inspired by the "Humans of New York" social experiment.

I interviewed my neighbor and asked her what she is most afraid of right now.

I interviewed my little sister.

I chose to do my project on a plan to convert an abandoned Kmart building into a recreational facility

I interviewed a teacher similar to "Humans of New York."

Trapping stray cats in my neighborhood and having them neutered and spayed.

The project I chose to do is a lice/hygiene clinic. It helps the community with self-care and self-esteem.

The Valley is in dire need of new activities. That's why I'm proposing to build a new skatepark. A skatepark provides a fun and happy place for kids and young adults to get exercise and learn new skills.

Building a sports complex would be beneficial to our community. Here are the reasons why and also how it will be created.

The repaving of Keystone Ave.

The picture is depicting the seasons changing in Athens Pennsylvania which in this photo the diversity in the tree color is representing the diversity of people’s opinions in our democracy which allows our government to change. The seasons are ever

In this assignment, I interviewed my teammate Hannah Walker on who she thought the most influential person in her life was.

When prompted to do a "Humans of New York" style interview of someone from the Penn-York valley region of the Twin Tiers, I went to interview Rebecca "Becky" Williams, long-time employee of the Athens Library and citizen of the Valley.

Interview Project

El Ondrey campaigning for District Attorney. It represents someone running for political office and campaigning for votes for an election. Fair and free elections are the hallmark of democracy.

Putting an end to hunger and always having something to wear.

I interviewed one of my teammates who I look up to and asked them how they wanted to be remembered

I recently interviewed a friend about what she would've told her younger self.

When asked to take a picture and write a caption to portray what democracy means to me, I made use of my environment.

Interview questions to an acquaintance.

This assignment that I did is based on Humans Of New York. I interviewed one of my teachers, asking him two personal questions about himself and his life. I recorded his answer and then took a picture of him.

This shows democracy because we have the freedom to engage in sports that aren't controlled by a government agency. There are rules but we are free to play a good old fashion football game. It also shows people can support in their own way.