On October 9th, twenty-seven students from Mrs. Monaco's Participation in Government class took part in a community service field trip to Golden Hill State Park. The students assisted in winterizing the park by raking, weeding, picking up acorns, and deadheading flowers. Students also walked the trails on site, collected pine boughs, and helped to construct a large wreath for the park's annual Christmas at the Lighthouse celebration. 
 
The students learned about the history of the property including the 30 Mile Point Lighthouse and the Drake House. Many thanks to Park Manager Renee Campbell and the rest of the crew at Golden Hill State Park for making this a worthwhile and enjoyable experience.

(Right, L-R): Qiessa Alwani, Isaac Monaco, Elizabeth Samson, Ryan Fisk, Mikala Woock, Michael Kalynycz, Nathan Popovich, Tristen Garcia, Caleb Alexander, Dakota Mandaville and Kyla Drake take a break from raking and clean up.

(Below, clockwise from upper left): Mariela Canales Reyes, Daniela Salazar-Chavez, Jasmin Reyes Farias, Ella Taylor, and Sahara Holland work on constructing a large wreath.

Students, not pictured, who helped prepare the site for the Christmas at the Lighthouse event included: Noah Buyea, Ayame Crenshaw, Alexis Dauphinee, Shelby Dauphinee, Owen Donovan, Summer Duchow, Evangeline Harris, Meghan Mallon, Trever Mietlowksi, Jake Munn, Wyatt Payne, Noah Sandolfini and Eliza Young.