Veterans Heritage Project (VHP)
Who is VHP for?
*those who like writing
*high achievers
*motivated students
*care about veterans
*good citizens
*want to have fun on projects
*don't mind working hard
*good listeners
What does it cost?
$1.00 total (It's a district requirement for clubs)
Veterans Heritage Project is a club like no other school club.
How to Join:
Just talk to Mr. Swigart (room 505) and tell him you are interested.
What do we Do?
Interview veterans
Write their stories
Video their stories
Preserve their stories with the Library of Congress
Meet some after school
Collaborate with Shadow Mountain VHP students
Publish a book
Participate in the City of Phoenix Veterans Day Parade
When?
Pretty much all year long, but the most intense will be from Sept. though November or December when we are interviewing and writing. We will have meetings after school- days to be determined.
Goal of VHP: Connecting students with veterans.
Shea Middle School was the first middle school in the state (maybe the country). Now there are a couple more middle schools involved.
We are attached to VHP the non profit organization. Here is a link to their website: VHP
We are attached to VHP the non profit organization. Here is a link to their website: VHP
Why join?
It's the right thing to do. Veterans deserve to be honored and remembered.
You will be preserving history.
There is a magic connection between student and veteran that is sparked.
You will become a published author.
Check it out
If you know anyone who has done it last year or before, ask them what their experience was like.
