Illinois —Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA) has been working hard to draw the surrounding communities into school-sponsored projects and events this school year. Led by Danaran Frederick, HAA religion teacher, our new service outreach class went to the LaGrange Community Nursing Center (LCNC), where they prepared mailings to be sent out on behalf of needy families, and priced and packaged toys for the organization's resale shop.

On Oct. 9, 2003, seniors presented Mission: Possible 2, a school fundraiser aimed at raising $100,000 by the end of the month. Each class was assigned two to three seniors who, for the next three weeks, were expected to keep the class informed about the progress of the fundraiser and collect any donations brought in. By the end of October, over $6,000 had been raised by grades K–12. The total came to just over $100,000 when combined with donations from local church constituents, parents, and corporations.

In return for Mission: Possible 2 sponsorship, students promised to do their part on Beautification Day, held on Oct. 22. Beautification Day is a school day devoted to providing volunteer assistance to nearby churches and improving the school campus. Most students were assigned to the campus grounds, while the sophomore class went to help out at the Fil-Am Church, and the junior class was assigned to the Hinsdale Church.

On Nov. 11, 2003, HAA held a program to celebrate Veteran's Day. Several veterans from the surrounding communities were invited to join us, giving us another opportunity to reach out to our community.

Laura Cizmar, HAA junior