|
 
2007 - 2008
|
Sponsor:
Ryan Quinn |
Desurae M. |
|
Brian C. |
Sylvester M. |
|
Cody C. |
Chris O. |
|
Raymond F. |
Anthony P. |
|
Krupa H. |
Quiera R. |
|
Robert H. |
JD R. |
|
Roel J. |
Odis T. |
|
Chandra J. |
Lisa T. |
|
Rachel K. |
Sarah W. |
|
Shaina L. |
Blaire Z. |
What is PALS?
What do PALS do?
"Working
Today To Help Build a Better Future"
What is PALS?
At Wharton High
School there are many different clubs and organizations, but one
club that stands out from the others is PALS. PALS
stands for Peer Assistance Leadership Skills. This is a
peer helping program in which selected high school students in
grades 11 and 12 are trained to work as peer helpers with
students. The selection process includes the following steps:
Solicitation of prospective candidates through a survey of
students and staff, then an interview with the former PALS. Based on the interview,
PALS are selected for the upcoming
year. This summer, the PALS attended a two-day camp held
at the Wharton Junior High.
During camp they began to come together as a team, participating
in activities that helped them to learn communication skills, the
importance of confidentiality, and how to work together as a
team. The PALS of this year
peer tutor at Hopper Elementary, Sivells Elementary, Dawson
Elementary, and the junior high.
The projects they will complete include the Blood Drive, Special
Olympics, Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, and a State
Conference in Austin.
What do PALS do?
-
Post
important events on the marquee
-
Design
boards to put up around
school
-
Paper
clips
-
Tutor and
Mentor students at Hopper, Sivells, Dawson, and the Junior
High
-
Teacher
Appreciation Breakfast
-
Blood
Drive
-
Special
Olympics
-
Volunteer
at local nursing homes
-
Attend
state conference
Number of PALS:
19 Why did we become
PALS?: To help others and make a difference for the
future
Top PAL norms
(qualities): Confidentiality, Teamwork, Respect
Back
To Clubs
|
| 
