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Students Team Up With Oneida County Youth Bureau to Serve Senior Citizens

Students Team Up With Oneida County Youth Bureau to Serve Senior Citizens

Waterville Jr./Sr. High School seniors and student council members rolled up their sleeves and gave back to their community. In partnership with the Oneida County Youth Bureau, these students spent their Saturday morning raking leaves and cleaning up the yards of local senior citizens in preparation for the winter season.

The initiative helped elderly residents who may have difficulty maintaining their properties and supported youth leadership and civic responsibility. Students worked together to help their community and lend a helping hand. 

“This was more than just a cleanup, it was a chance for our students to connect with our community and make a meaningful impact,” said Paige Neff, student council advisor. “Homeowners were truly appreciative of all the students’ hard work and dedication.” 

This event not only helped prepare homes for the coming snow but also strengthened community connections.

A grassy park with trees in the background, and several people walking on the path in the foreground.
A lush, grassy yard with fallen autumn leaves, surrounded by trees and a hazy, sunlit background.
A person in a red sweater is working on a large tarp in a wooded area, with other people visible in the background.
A group of people, dressed in casual clothing, are standing on a paved path surrounded by trees and greenery in an outdoor setting.
Two people are raking leaves on a grassy lawn in front of a residential house with a porch, surrounded by trees in autumn foliage.
The image shows a person in the foreground raking leaves on a grassy area, with trees and a building visible in the background.
A group of people are working together to rake and clear fallen leaves from a grassy area surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
A group of people standing in a grassy field surrounded by fallen leaves and a tractor in the background, with a colorful autumn landscape in the distance.