KLA Cadets Present White Papers At Project Proud
April 12, 2018 at 5:11 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Project Proud is an opportunity for the cadets to present the white paper projects they have completed during their KLA year. This year there were seven projects presented to their fellow cadets, board members, sponsors and attendees, introduced by moderator Allyn Decker.
The first white paper project presentation was “Chamber of Commerce Educational Speakers’ Bureau.” Before students make career-path decisions, this team’s goal is to share real world jobs with students by matching industry professionals with students through a software program used by schools. Austin Donovan and Josh Finch worked with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce on their project.
“Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate” would provide high school students with an opportunity to learn and earn recognition for hard and soft skills sought by area employers. Each student earning the required criteria would be presented with a certification proof to show future employers. Phil Kuhn, Brian Lardino and Eric McCray worked with the Warsaw Area Career Center on their white paper project.
“Growing a Healthier Community” by Sheryl Harlan, Lori Haywood, Amanda Landis and Andrew Waugh, included a community garden and outdoor space for community members. Ivy Tech Community College has offered an area for the community garden location. People would be able to grow and harvest their own produce, herbs and/or flowers. The community garden would offer plots for a small rental fee to build a sense of community while allowing people an opportunity to garden.
“Increasing Access to Blue Way Trails: Feasibility of a Boat and Kayak Launch” white paper by Joseph Beard, Jordan Foreman, Stephen Gerber and James Layne focused on increasing outdoor activity through using the Tippecanoe River for kayaking and canoeing. Working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, several sites were considered and narrowed down to the best options. This non-motor boat launch would allow canoeists and kayakers the ability to access the river and travel shorter distances than are currently available.
“Share-A-Pet Assisted Therapy” would bring pet-assisted therapy opportunities to nursing homes, hospitals, libraries and other facilities and organizations throughout Kosciusko County. Erica Elliott, Kelly Engle, Stephanie Johnson and Cari Wells presented with Winston, a certified therapy obedience professional Goldendoodle. Pet owners would volunteer to have their dog certified and then visit people in need of pet-assisted therapy to share the positive impact this provides.
“Technology Reuse Initiative of Kosciusko County” plans to collect discarded computers, have them “wiped” clean and refurbished and given to not-for-profit organizations and those in need within Kosciusko County. Working with Fellowship Missions, this white paper project would enable companies a safe alternative for reusing technology and narrowing the digital divide. It was presented by Jason Brandyberry, Joseph Frentzel and Craig Kauffman.
The goal of the “Winona Lake Shoreline” team of Matt Abbitt, Darren Bickel, Cliff Buttermore, Lyn Crighton and Jason Montel is to improve the shoreline and landscape by the Winona Lake Limitless Park. Glacial stones would help reduce erosion and native plants would beautify and deter the invasive Canada geese population. This would improve water quality and aesthetics in this area.
One of these projects will be chosen for the Northenor Award at the KLA graduation banquet April 24. A monetary award will be given to the judges’ choice. Serving as judges this year are Jean Northenor, KLA founder; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation executive director; and Brad Bishop, OrthoWorx executive director.
Project Proud is an opportunity for the cadets to present the white paper projects they have completed during their KLA year. This year there were seven projects presented to their fellow cadets, board members, sponsors and attendees, introduced by moderator Allyn Decker.
The first white paper project presentation was “Chamber of Commerce Educational Speakers’ Bureau.” Before students make career-path decisions, this team’s goal is to share real world jobs with students by matching industry professionals with students through a software program used by schools. Austin Donovan and Josh Finch worked with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce on their project.
“Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate” would provide high school students with an opportunity to learn and earn recognition for hard and soft skills sought by area employers. Each student earning the required criteria would be presented with a certification proof to show future employers. Phil Kuhn, Brian Lardino and Eric McCray worked with the Warsaw Area Career Center on their white paper project.
“Growing a Healthier Community” by Sheryl Harlan, Lori Haywood, Amanda Landis and Andrew Waugh, included a community garden and outdoor space for community members. Ivy Tech Community College has offered an area for the community garden location. People would be able to grow and harvest their own produce, herbs and/or flowers. The community garden would offer plots for a small rental fee to build a sense of community while allowing people an opportunity to garden.
“Increasing Access to Blue Way Trails: Feasibility of a Boat and Kayak Launch” white paper by Joseph Beard, Jordan Foreman, Stephen Gerber and James Layne focused on increasing outdoor activity through using the Tippecanoe River for kayaking and canoeing. Working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, several sites were considered and narrowed down to the best options. This non-motor boat launch would allow canoeists and kayakers the ability to access the river and travel shorter distances than are currently available.
“Share-A-Pet Assisted Therapy” would bring pet-assisted therapy opportunities to nursing homes, hospitals, libraries and other facilities and organizations throughout Kosciusko County. Erica Elliott, Kelly Engle, Stephanie Johnson and Cari Wells presented with Winston, a certified therapy obedience professional Goldendoodle. Pet owners would volunteer to have their dog certified and then visit people in need of pet-assisted therapy to share the positive impact this provides.
“Technology Reuse Initiative of Kosciusko County” plans to collect discarded computers, have them “wiped” clean and refurbished and given to not-for-profit organizations and those in need within Kosciusko County. Working with Fellowship Missions, this white paper project would enable companies a safe alternative for reusing technology and narrowing the digital divide. It was presented by Jason Brandyberry, Joseph Frentzel and Craig Kauffman.
The goal of the “Winona Lake Shoreline” team of Matt Abbitt, Darren Bickel, Cliff Buttermore, Lyn Crighton and Jason Montel is to improve the shoreline and landscape by the Winona Lake Limitless Park. Glacial stones would help reduce erosion and native plants would beautify and deter the invasive Canada geese population. This would improve water quality and aesthetics in this area.
One of these projects will be chosen for the Northenor Award at the KLA graduation banquet April 24. A monetary award will be given to the judges’ choice. Serving as judges this year are Jean Northenor, KLA founder; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation executive director; and Brad Bishop, OrthoWorx executive director.
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