CHILLTOWN RESEARCHERS

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My name is Devon Gleason, a senior at Snyder high school. I joined the research team to gain the ability to try and make change in our school and community. When I received the opportunity to join the team, I jumped on it as soon as possible because of the fact that I am one of the youth in the mix of the issues within our school and community. My aim is to resolve these issues and build what needs to be built for the upcoming generations. The reason I put the time into this project because I believe. I believe that the changes that need to be made can and will be made. Personally, I think Snyder high school is a great school and if it was any changes to be made I think it should be the negative image.

 
Jonathan Irizarry
  I joined the researchers because I felt it was a great opportunity to stop talking about change and actually work toward it. Once I heard we were going to focus on our high school, I felt it was a great chance to change so many minds. I feel that when people hear the name Snyder, they tend to focus on the negatives such as kids who could care less about getting an education. Whap people fail to see is a group of individuals who actually want to improve.

 
Chris Hammonds
I see this project as an outlet to improving Abbott school districts as a whole. With this research I hope to bring to light the issues that have been plaguing districts similar to mine and begin the healing process. After our project is done, I hope it will have positive effects on my school, community and anyone who reads our findings whether it be in a small or major way. A little positivechange helps our cause and furthers the healing process. 

 
Carolyn Garcia
I joined the Chilltown Researchers because I was interested in making a difference in my school and show our community how our school is doing and what needs to be done.

 
Edric Engalla
I wanted to join the Chilltown Researchers because I feel like this group can really make a difference. I think that with our findings we may have a shot at changing at lease some people's opinions and preconceived notions. Of course, there are also mroe personal reasons for wanting to join, like wanting to know more about the school that I attend rather than just being another clueless person who walks its halls. I want to better my understanding of my school, expand my knowledge of its past and present, and try to solve the mysteries of its reputation. In the process of my fulfilling my personal ends, I hope that the group and I can also fulfill our duty to the public by exposing them to the real Henry Snyder High School.

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We would like to take this time to introduce to you Ms. Ayala a professor Saint Peters College and Ms. Patel a guidance counselor from Snyder High, for taking the opportunity of putting together this team.

On behalf of the Chilltown Researchers we would like to thank our principal Mr. Odom and the entire administration team for their wonderful support on our future changes.