Yesterday, for a second year, Lane Street Project hosted Barton College students observing the school’s annual Day of Service and Engagement. Here’s what our Senior Force stalwart Castonoble Hooks wrote about the experience:
“Yesterday Briggs [Sherwood] and I met with a history class from Barton College at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Wonderful experience was the impression I was left with after getting home. Still high off the energy generated by these robust youth, most of which are athletes across many disciplines (football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and track). Yet what I remember most about this cleanup was the reverent respect these youth showed me during my history presentation. It was incredible to witness the respect shown to both the story and the story teller. Their parents should be proud of the men and women they are becoming. The conditions made interior cleanup treacherous so we limited cleanup to the outside areas, which lengthened the presentation time which gave me (with Briggs egging me on) [time to recount] my view of what got us here today. They received it with reverence and respect and from the questions asked, understanding. It was indeed a remarkable experience for me. The Lane Street Project unites Wilson by righting a wrong together as community. Special thanks to [North Carolina House of Representatives] candidate Dante Pittman, who has on been ‘hands on’ with LSP FOR YEARS NOW!”
Photos courtesy of Dr. Lydia Walker and R. Briggs Sherwood.
Thank you Lisa for making this possible. Don’t know how to measure the value of the knowledge provided these young people. You never know what seeds were planted. Thank you.
Thank you. Our goal is to reclaim Odd Fellows Cemetery as a physical space and in the collective minds of the community as a sacred historic place. We treasure partnerships like this one, especially as it reaches young people!
Way to go Barton College students!!!! THANK YOU on behalf of my family. May you continue to be blessed for it.
All I can say is awesome, and thankful there are still some good young people “willing ” to serve humanity, no matter who and where it might be. Hats off!!