To mark the 7th anniversary of 9/11, yesterday students Monterey Bay Academy chose to cancel classes and send their entire student body of over 200 students into the community as a symbolic counter-attack against terrorism through acts of kindness in their local community.
Fifty MBA students partnered with the Santa Cruz Volunteer Center Graffiti Removal Project to remove graffiti in areas surrounding the Simpkins Swim Center in Santa Cruz, and areas near The Hook at the end of 41st street. The Graffiti Project organizes community paint-outs throughout the year, provides grafitti prevention kits, and relies on the volunteer efforts of concerned citizens, such as the Monterey Bay Academy students and faculty, to keep the community safe, clean, and graffiti free.
“It’s a privilege for Monterey Bay Academy to be able to partner with our local Santa Cruz and Watsonville communities to show our appreciation for the services and support they give to our school,” stated MBA Principal Tim Kubrock.
The remaining student body participated in other projects such as painting the wharf, assisting at the Homeless Garden Project, Santa Cruz Health Care Center, Sienna House Maternity Home, Harkin Slough Restoration, and tutoring 2nd graders at Calabasas K-6 Public School.
KSBW was on hand to capture the spirit of volunteerism.
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