Humans of the Valley

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

By Emma W. from Endless Mountain in Pennsylvania

“Graduating, this years kind of coming like very early to an end already. I mean we’re already halfway through the first marking period. It’s kind of a lot already. I only got like one year of high school left to be on this one and people are going to be leaving and it's kind of weird.”

Endless Mountain

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Humans of the Valley

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

Civic Journalism-Analytical Community project

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.

Humans of The Valley

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

Civic Journalism

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

Pitch

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

Civic journalism

civic journlism

Humans of the Valley

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

Humans of the Valley

I interviewed my little sister.

Civic Journalism

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

Symbols of Democracy

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.

Humans of the Valley

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

Symbols of Democracy

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.

Analytical Community Project

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

Civic Journal-community park programs

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

Analytical Community Project

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.

Humans Of The Valley

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.

Humans Of The Valley

This is an interview I had with my classmate based on Humans Of New York.

Symbols of democracy

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

Humans of the Valley

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

Civic Journalism

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

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.

Analytical Community Project

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

Final Project

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

Symbols of Democracy

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

Humans of the Valley

Interview questions to an acquaintance.

Symbols Of Democracy

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.

Symbols of Democracy

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

Humans of the Valley

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

Humans of the Valley

Interview Project

Humans of The Valley

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

Humans of the valley

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

Humans of The Valley

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.

analytical community project

The repaving of Keystone Ave.

More responses from Endless Mountain

Surprise Me

More responses from Pennsylvania

Surprise Me

More responses about "community" and "future"

Surprise Me

As long as memory lives

On Memorial Day, flags identify the fallen & veterans who served—symbol of gratitude & sacrifice for democracy. Across my community, flags fly year-round on homes, pick-ups, at the road’s edge. What other aspects of democracy is symbolized?

Our Democracy

Democracy means many things. What matters is your perspective and how wide and broad it is.

Humans of Sophmore Honors: Samantha Sweet

For our "Humans of Sophomore Honors" interview project, I interviewed Samantha Sweet. I found that she had a deep passion for animals, engraved in her since the beginning of her life.

Bringing Democracy to Early Childhood Education

Rachel J. hopes to run an early childhood education program one day. She interviewed Laura Polo, a teacher at her father's headstart program in Philadelphia to learn more about how democratic values can be promoted in the classroom.

Our Democracy

Our Democracy is not just big ideas but the little things too

Symbols of democracy

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

Sharing Light Over Water

The sun sets over the reservoir at Lucky Peak State Park in Boise, Idaho on June 27, 2021. The light is partially visible, symbolizing possibilities of this shared space as well as fleeting opportunities. What will we do with the remaining light?

our democracy

this is democracy because it shows brotherhood. it shows that no matter what we have going on we stick together as a team just like how in the government the republicans stick together and the democrats stick together.

Analytical Community Project

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

Civic Journalism

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

Climate Change Letter for Change

This letter explains what greenhouse gases are, where they are coming from, what effects they have on the earth, and multiple ways to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases you emit into the atmosphere.

Our Democracy

In this post I talked about what democracy means to me.

Humans of the Valley

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

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Whilder Kijsriopas

I interviewed Whilder Kijsriopas about how she has become the person she is today. She explains challenges she´s faced and learned from, what has motivated her throughout her life, and explains a reflection on moments she is most proud of.

Our Democracy

My post is on what I think Democracy is and something that I have seen that shows my thoughts.

Final Project

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

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Maia

For a project, I interviewed Maia Hales about her life, what she pictures for her future, and some words of wisdom. Maia talked a lot about her family, what she wants to do after high school, and how she would like to be remembered.

symbols of democracy

This photo shows music records in crates at a thrift store. This represents democracy because it depicts the freedom of listening to whatever music you want. It also shows the ability go shopping freely because of the democracy in the US.

Human of Sophomore Honors: Mateo

I interviewed Mateo. The interview was about his past and his community around him.

Our Democracy

For our democracy project, I explained how my soccer team shows what democracy means to me.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Joseph Morris

I interviewed Joseph Morris about some of his goals in life, I learned a lot about Joe including his love for music and his love for sports while also trying to be stellar in academics.

Humans of the Valley

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

Our Democracy

We chose a photo that represents democracy to us.

Final Project

A black sign saying "No One Is Alone aevidum We've Got Your Back" is hung on a window with surrounding yellow hands with student and faculty names written on them. This photo shows that no student or faculty is alone and always has someone to talk to

Our Democracy

The Our Democracy Education Project is a partnership with the National Writing Project and PhotoWings. PhotoWings' mission is to help photography to be better understood, created, utilized, seen, and saved. The project is also supported by the National Geographic Society and Catchlight, and explores the question, “What does democracy look like?” through the creation of a multimedia record of the state of local, everyday democracy today.