Mackayla Thomason
Monache High School | CAPS Internship Program | Class of 2026
Through the CAPS internship program, I contributed to the Green Schoolyards initiative by helping design sustainable and engaging outdoor learning spaces for elementary school campuses. This project gave me insight into how environmental challenges affect students and the importance of creating spaces that support both learning and well-being.
Working on this project strengthened my collaboration and communication skills and showed me how student involvement can play an important role in improving our community.
Ruben Ramirez
Monache High School | CAPS Internship Program | Class of 2026
Through the CAPS internship program, I contributed to the Green Schoolyards initiative, which focused on improving elementary school campuses through sustainable design. This experience helped me better understand how environmental challenges, such as extreme heat and limited green space, affect students in my community.
By working collaboratively to design and support real campus improvements, I developed a stronger sense of civic responsibility and saw how student-led efforts can create meaningful, lasting change.