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Don’t you remember the good old days? The time when there was no homework, playing outside every day was a must, and you never said no to a good Pokémon trade? Well, good news, a handful of our junior NHS officers are offering teachers or NHS members to make Pokémon cards, customized to each teacher specifically to commemorate them.
The Pokémon cards will be purchased and then designed for each AHS teacher according to their characteristics and unique facts. Each Pokémon card will also have an ability, attack, and weakness. They will showcase the teacher's skills and what makes them outstanding Greenmen.
These cards are not only a way to say thank you to our AHS staff but also to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland, a charity and housing facility that creates a warm and inviting environment for sick kids while they get treated at nearby hospitals.
Four junior AHS members are working on this project: Ellen Burdett, Elakia Vadivelan, Katie Sawicki, and Riley Verespej. Ellen Burdett shares a little more insight on how to get involved: “The NHS students can sign up to create a card for a teacher, and they can take the photos, collect information, or compile it all onto the card. Everyone can buy the cards, or just donate to the charity to help support the kids at Ronald McDonald.” Currently, on the NHS Google Classroom, signups are posted and open for any member to sign up and earn some service hours.
Burdett elaborates on how this project benefits the staff, stating, “This project is a fun way to personalize our staff and show their traits and characteristics that make them such a good staff. The cards will recognize individuals' personalities while also recognizing the skills each staff member contributes. The cards show our appreciation for the staff by celebrating their individuality and allowing students to have cards of their favorite teachers who have impacted their lives.” Our teachers do so much for us, from providing us with a great education, teaching us life lessons, building strong relationships with us, and always being there to cheer us on for our accomplishments. This time, let’s purchase a Pokémon card and give back to the very people who make AHS the amazing school that it is.
Another fellow NHS member involved in this project is Elakia. Vadivelan shares her thoughts on the impact these cards make on teachers: “By making cards about AHS staff, they will be recognized for their hard work and teaching skills. Essentially, the teachers will become ‘heroes.’” Our teachers swoop in to save us every time we need help. Let’s give back to them through these entertaining and appreciative cards.
Elakia shares where to purchase the cards, asserting, “The cards will be sold during lunch to all AHS students by NHS members. We will be selling the cards individually or in random packs so that all teachers are included.” So, look out for these cards at lunch, as these NHS members will be selling tons of Pokémon cards for all who want to show some appreciation for their favorite teachers.
While working on this fun project, Elakia has gained leadership and coordination skills, Riley has learned the importance of organization, and Ellen has grasped the necessity for teamwork and collaboration.
Ellen states, “NHS students [get] to be creative on this project and have fun designing a card for their favorite teacher.” If you love drawing, designing, coloring, or simply showing your appreciation for our teachers, buy a Pokémon card and watch your teachers light up in excitement.
Another NHS member on this project is Riley Verespej. Verespej takes on a different perspective from this project, exclaiming, “It has been really interesting to look at the traits of teachers I have never personally had or staff members I haven't interacted with. I love to see the students and teachers interacting in this light-hearted, funny way that builds better relationships between the student body and the AHS staff.” There are so many staff members in the AHS building that not every student gets to know them. This project gives a little insight into each teacher and their important role within the NHS, allowing relationships to build and laughs to be shared.
Lastly, this project can become a tradition for NHS members to participate in, showing their appreciation for teachers every year. Ellen elaborates on this, announcing, “Pokemon Cards of the staff allows students to have something to hold on to from their teachers even after graduating or the staff member retires, so I think it's something special to do. Being able to expand to have different staff members or coaches, and staff from across the district, could be fun if this kept going. There can always be new themes and continue to foster relationships between staff and students.” Elakia declares, “If this project is successful, we can make a tradition of trading pokémon cards among teachers. We can make much more profit based on the success and increase funds for the charity.” Riley discloses, “Whether the staff members are retiring or students are graduating, they can have a small piece of the school to remember their time at AHS and their experiences and bonds with the staff.”
These NHS officers could not be more accurate. This project can continue for many decades to come, allowing connections to grow between teachers and students, expressing admiration towards our well-deserved staff, and getting to keep a piece of Aurora High School as you leave and embark on your future.
Below are some completed Pokémon cards made by our wonderful NHS members.
By: Anna Grummitt
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