Iowa-Grant High School
Livingston, Wisconsin
22 students participated
Poll Analysis - Pre-selected options
Personal Intangible Wishes
1st = worthwile use of time 2nd = good feeling
7th = putting own values into practice 6th = worthy cause
Personal Tangible Wishes
1st = mentors 2nd = class credits
11th = TV coverage 10th = published
Wishes for the Community
1st = computers etc. 2nd = auditorium, skate park etc.
5th = inexpensive and good childcare 4th = library upgrades
Reasons for NOT Volunteering
1st = no time 2nd = not know where 3rd = need money
14th = parents not approve 13th (tie) = need transportation 12th = need
to be 18 years
Volunteer 5 hours a week
During school year?
Yes = 15 No = 3 (2 of the 3 will volunteer during summer)
During summer?
Yes = 16
Currently volunteer?
Yes = 4
Poll Analysis - Hand Written Comments
Random Sampling
Trades
"Better educationómore school classes, better teachers, smaller classrooms. Less
school. I estimate about 20% of my school day is wasted time. Let the excellerated kids go
to less school and experience better extra-curricula activities. Respect."
"Free unlimited use of something that belongs to the community: computer or free food."
"For so many hours of service you get a free book you'll need for a college class."
"More freedom and trust shown to students by allowing them to use school facilities in off hours. For example, hold a dance, mettings and play games in the gym."
"Younger kids following in my footsteps. Make it known that commuity service is good! Prizes for those who help the most--perhaps a grand prize to the most dedicated."
Volunteers
"There aren't many agencies that ask for our help."
"During the summer, I helped put up posters, and raise money for an organization that helps run away teens.During the Christmas season I spent time with an elderly man in a local nursing home. I bought him little gifts and my mom and I sang and played guitar gor him."
"During the summer I was a counselor at a bible camp."
"I volunteer at Memorial Hospital. I am also a volunteer tutor, babysitter and
bibile school teacher during the summer."